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DR.  WATTS, 


ARRANGED  BY 


DR.  RIPPON^ 


DR.  RXFPOK'S  SELECTION. 


IX   ONE   VOLUME. 


WITH  IMPROVED  INDEXES. 


Stereotyped  by  Ij.  Johnson,  Philada. 


PUBLISHED  AND  FOR  S.\LE  BY  DAVID  CLARK. 
NO.  118,  NORTH  FOURTH  STREET, 

1827.' 


Eastern  District  of  Pennsylvania,  to  wit : 

BE  IT  REMEMBERED,  that  on  the  twelfth 
day  of  February,  in  the  fifty-first  year  of  the  in- 
dependence of  the  United  States  of  America,  A.  D. 
1827,  David  Clark,  of  the  said  District,  hath  de- 
posited in  this  office  the  title  of  a  book,  the  right 
whereof  he  claims  as  proprietor,  in  the  words 
following,  to  wit  £ 

"  The  Psalms  and  Hymns  of  Dr.  Watts,  arranged  by  Dr.  Rip- 
pon,  with  Dr.  Rippon's  Selection.  In  one  volume.  With 
improved  Indexes." 

In  conformity  to  the  Act  of  the  Congress  of  the  United  States, 
intitled,  "An  Act  for  the  Encouragement  of  Learning,  by 
securing  the  copies  of  Maps,  Charts  and  Books,  to  the  authors 
and  proprietors  of  such  copies  during  the  times  therein  men- 
tioned"— And  also  to  the  act  entitled,  "An  act  supplementary  to 
an  act,  entitled,  "An  act  for  the  Encouragement  of  Learning, 
by  securing  the  copies  of  Maps,  Charts  and  Books,  to  the  au- 
thors and  proprietors  of  such  copies  during  the  times  therein 
mentioned,"  and  extending  the  benefits  thereof  to  the  arts  of 
designing,  engraving,  and  etching  historical  and  other  prints." 

D.  CALDWELL, 

Clerk  of  the  Eastern  District  of  Pennsylvania. 


PREFACE 

TO    THE    PRESENT    EDITION*. 


FOR  offering  to  the  tereotype  edition  of  the  Psalms  and 

n  Ufa  Dr.  Rippou's  Se- 
■':  e  publisher  is  confident  tfaat  no  apology  will  be  required.  The 
.  rican  edition  v  20.     Co- 

od  the  calls  tor  them  i 
me  alterations  which  have  been  made,  it  will  be  necessary  to 
account. 

former  edition,  so  much  abbreviation  was 
of  First  Lines,  thai  the  Hymns  are  c-:  -  Dished    Four  d 

■ 
Arrangement,  and  one  in  the  Selection,  begin  Witt 

in  the  \:  different  Hym 

not  been  precis.  always  to  insc 

make  the  distinction  clear  and  certain. 

ion,  from 
the  number  of  Indexes  which  it  contains.    Two  Indexes  of  Firs 
two  Tables  of  Genera  ires,  and  two  of 

-     are  scattered  through   the  work.      If  ore  In< 
searched  without  sure  i  f  the  same 

be  looked  for:  and  when  it  has  been  found 
the  Hymn  rem' 

further  increased,  by  the  arrangement  of  I 

for  one  ot  any  two  like  Indexes,  is  sure  to  .•.  of  the 

book,  where  it  can  be  turned  to  far  less  readily.     To  re 
conveniences,  the  two  sets  or"  Indexes  have  been  incorporated  with  each 
other,  so  as  to  make,  out  of  the  two,  one  complete  set  for  the  whole 
volume;  and  they  have  been  placed  at  the  and  end  of  the 

volume. 

The  Syllab.is  of  the  Arrangement,  and  the  Table  of  the  General  Con- 
tents of  the  Selection,  have  been  kept  distinct,  a  as  to  be 
before  the  eye  at  the  same  time.  Because  of  their  brevity  it  was  thought, 
that,  if  they  were  thus  placed,  it  would  be  better  to  preserve  them  dis- 
tinct, than  to  blend  them. 

Still  farther  to  increase  the  facility  of  reference,  and  of  finding  Hymns, 
two  series  of  numbers  have  been  placed  u]  Election. 

One  of  these  counts  the  Hymns  from  the  beginning  of  the  volume;  the 
other,  from  the  beginning  ol  the  Appendix.  '  By  tins  expedient.  :  esides 
other  advantages,  "the  necessity  of  stating  from  whether  a 

gs  to  the  Arrangement,  or  to  the  Selection,  will,  where  this 
edition  is  used,  be  wholly  obviated. 

These  improvements^  together  with  the  larger  type  of  the  present 
edition,  will,  it  is  confidently  hoped,  add.  in  no  inconsiderable  degree,  to 
the  convenience  and  general  utility  of  the  work. 

Philadelphia,  Mayl,  1827. 
3 


SYLLABUS 

OP  THE 

ARRANGEMENT. 


GOD Hymns  and  Psalms  1  to    54 

His  Perfections 1  ..    46 

Praise  to  God 47  ..     54 

CREA^IOxV  AND  PROVIDENCE 55  ..    81 

FALL  OF  MAN 82  ..    95 

SCRIPTURE,  Properties  of  it      .         .         96  ..  105 

Moral  Law 106  ..  112 

Gospel 113  ..  124 

Doctrines  and  Blessings 125  ..  194 

Invitations  and  Promises 195  ..  210 

CHRIST,  His  Divinity       .    .    . 211  ..  214 

Incarnation        215  ..  223 

Life  and  Ministry 224  ..  228 

Sufferings  and  Death 229  ..  236 

Resurrection,  Ascension,  &c 237  ..  257 

Intercession       258  ..  263 

Characters  and  Offices 264  ..  270 

Addresses  to  Him 271  ..  278 

HOLY  SPIRIT 279  ..  344 

His  Influences  and  Graces 279  ..  340 

Addr esses  to  the  Spirit 341  ..  344 

CHRISTIAN  LIFE 345  ..  396 

SAINTS  AND  SINNERS       ....;;.....  397  ..  407 

WORSHIP,  Private  .       ..;.;.;.;....  408  ..  411 

Family       ;......;...  412  ..  417 

Public .......;,..  418  ..  434 

Lord's  Day     ..........;..;..  435  ..  446 

Before  Prayer        ....;..;..  447  ..  448 

Before  Sermon ..:.::;..  449  ..  451 

After  Sermon .     ;     .     ;     :     .     .     .     ■.  452  ..  453 

WORLD  .................  454  ..  458 

CHURCH,  The  Jewish;  or,  the  History  of  the  Israelites    .  459  ..  473 

The  Christian  Church 474  ..   524 

Settlement  and  Beauty  of  it     .     .     .     .     .     .     .     .-     .•     .  474  ..  486 

Afflictions,  Persecutions  and  Complaints     v     .     .     .     .  487  ..  493 

Safety,  Deliverance  and  Triumph 494  ..  505 

Church  Meetings ........  506  ..  513 

Prayer  and  Praise,  for  the  Enlargement  of  the  Church     .  514  ..  524 

CIRCUMCISION  AND  BAPTISM    ........  525  ..  532 

LORD'S  SUPPER     .....-...,..,,.  533  ..  557 

SOLOMON'S  SONG  ....,...,..,.  558  ..  570 

TIMES  AND  SEASONS    .,.,.,..,,..  571  ..  634 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY     ......<.;..  635  ..  646 

DEATH  AND  THE  RESURRECTION    .    ,    •    .    .    .     .647.-675 

JUDGMENT 676  ..  684 

HELL  AND  HEAVEN ;...;...  685  ..  693 

DOXOLOGIES  and  HOSANNAS 694  ..  718 

4 


GENERAL  CONTENTS 


RIFFON'S     HYMNS, 


GOD from  Hymn  719  to   744 

CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE 745  ..    755 

TALL  OF  MAN 756 ..    760 

SCRIPTURE,  Properties  of  it 761  ..    764 

Moral  and  Ceremonial  law 765..    771 

Gospel 772  ..    779 

Doctrines  and  Blessings 780  ..    631 

Invitations  and  Promises       83-2..    646 

CHRIST,  his  Incarnation  and  Ministry 647  ..    853 

Sufferings  and  Death 8.54  ..    657 

Resurrection  and  Ascension 856  ..    664 

Exaltation  and  Intercession 865  ..    673 

Characters,  placed  Alphabetically 674..    923 

SPIRIT,  his  influences       924  ..    934 

Graces  of  the,  placed  alphabetically 935  ..  1011 

CHRISTIAN  LIFE 1012.1047 

WORSHIP,  Private 10-17  ..  1050 

Family        1051  ..  1055 

Public 1056  ..  1063 

Lord's  Day 1064..  1070 

Before  Praver 1071  ..  1076 

Before  Sermon 1077   .  1069 

After  Sermon,  and  Doxologies     .     . 11*90  ..  1115 

WORLD 1116  ..  1120 

CHURCH,  described,  formed,  &c 1121  ..  1124 

Ordinations,  <kc 1125  ..  1130 

Pastors,  Deacon3,  People 1131  ..  1135 

Associations  and  Missions 1136  ..  1149 

Collections  for  Poor  Churches 1150..  1154 

Church  Meetings 1155  ..  1159 

BAPTISM 1160      1180 

LORD'S  SUPPER 1190  ..  1208 

TIMES  AND  SEASONS 1209  ..  J 260 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY 1261  ..  1267 

DEATH  AND  THE  RESURRECTION 1268  ..  1287 

JUDGMENT 1288  ..  1297 

HELL  AND  HEAVEN 1298  ..  1306 

5  I* 


A  TABLE 

OF    THE 

FIRST  LINES. 


The  Figures  express  the  Numbers  of  the  Hymns  and  Psalms  as  they  are 
now  arranged. 


A  debtor  to  mercy  alone 

A  fulness  resides  in  Jesus  our 

A  good  high  priest  is  come 

Absent  from  flesh!  O  blissful 

Adam  our  father  and  our  head 

Adam  our  father 

Adore  and  tremble  for  our  God 


941 
868 
906 
660 
234 
756 
29 
841 
1268 
1053 
327 

lo::9 

097 
1148 
81)5 
274 
407 
755 
1063 


Afflicted  saint  to  Christ  draw 
Ah !  I  shall  soon  be  dying 
All!  wretched  souls,  who 
Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour 
Alas !  what  hourly  dangers 
All  glory  to  thy  wondrous 
All  hail  incarnate  God 
All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus 
All  mortal  vanities,  begone 
All  ye  that  love  the  Lord 
Almighty  Father,  gracious 
Almighty  Maker,  God 
Almighty  Maker  of  my  frame  1201 
Almighty  Ruler  of  the  skies  583 
Aloud  we  sing  the  wondrous  976 
Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross  946 

Amid  the  splendours  of  the  730 
Amidst  thy  wrath,  remember  379 
Among  the  assemblies  of  the  620 
Among  the  princes,  earthly  50 

And  are  we  wretches  yet  325 

And  art  thou  with  us  842 

And  be  it  so  ;  that,  till  this  948 

And  can  my  heart  aspire  996 

And  did  the  holy  and  the  just  1203 
Aud  have  I,  Christ,  no  love  970 
And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  884 
And  is  this  life  prolong' d  to  636 
And  must  I  part  with  all  999 

And  must  this  body  die  674 

And  now  the  scales  have  left  353 
And  will  the  eternal  King  1016 

And  will  the  God  of  grace  490 

And  will  the  Judge  descend  1290 
A  ud  will  th'  offended  God        1017 


Angels!  roll  the  rock  away  860 

Another  six  day's  work  is  1066 

Are  all  the  foes  of  Sion  493 

Are  sinners  now  so  senseless  492 

Arise,  my  gracious  God  405 

Arise,  my  soul,  my  joyful  138 

Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts  760 

As  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  798 

As  showers  on  meadows  927 

Ascend  thy  throne,  Almighty  1088 

Asham'd  of  Christ!  my  soul  998 

Assist  us,  Lord,  thy  name  to  1045 

Astonish1  d  and  distress'd  758 

At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  930 

At  thy  command,  our  dearest  551 

Attend,  my  ear;  my  heart  1291 

Attend,  ye  children  of  your  1188 

Attend,  while  God's  exalted  149 

Awake,  awake,  the  sacred  849 

Awake,  awake,  thou  mighty  1138 

Awake,  my  heart,  arise,  my  156 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  731 

Awake,  my  soul !  stretch  1020 

Awake ,  my  zeal,  awake  637 

Awake,  our  drowsy  souls  1067 

Awake,  our  souls,  and  bless  883 

Awake,  our  souls,  away  357 

Awake,  sweet  gratitude  !  and  871 

Awake,  ye  saints,  and  raise  1304 

Awake,  ye  saints,  to  praise  47 

Away  from  every  mortal  care  428 

Away  my  unbelieving  fear  1004 

Awhile  remain'd  the  1259 

Backsliders,  who  your  misery  894 
Backward  with  humble  shame  82 
Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne    60 

Before  thy  throne,  eternal  1142 

Begin,  my  tongue,  some  209 

Begone,  unbelief!  my  Saviour  J 008 

Behold  how  sinners  "disagree  296 

Behold !  long  wished  for  1218 


A    TABLE    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


Vll 


Behold  the  blind  their  sight  210 

5  >ected  time  1137 

[he  glories  of  the  Lamb  273 

_;ice  appears  -215 

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Behold  the  lofty  sky  43d 

:  the  love,  the  generous  31? 

Behold  the  morning  sun  43? 

Behold  the  potter  aiid  the  clay  126 

Behold  the  rose  of  Sharon  here  560 

Behold  the  sin-atoning  Lamb  89? 

Behold  the  sons,  tiie  heirs  of  94? 

Behold  the  sure  foundation  479 

Behold;  the  woman's  promis'd  219 

Behold  the  wretch  whose  lust  32-2 

Behold  thy  waiting  servant  209 

Behold  what  wond'rous  grace  164 

Beset  with  snares  on  every  1015 

Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  living  25 

Bless" d  are  the  humble  souls  389 

Bless'd  are  the  sons  of  God  812 

Bless'd  are  the  sons  of  peace  416 

Bless'd  are  the  souls  that  hear  113 

Bless'd  are  the  undehl'd  in  399 

Bless'd  be  the  everlasting  God  239 

Bless'd  be  the  Father  and  his  694 

Bless'd  be  the  tie  that  binds  972 

Bless'd  Jesus,  source  of  grace  926 

Bless'd  is  the  man  for  162 

Bless'd  is  the  man  who  shuns  400 

Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  306 

Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  heart  1241 

Bless'd  is  the  nation  where  14 
Bless'd  men,  who  stretch          1010 

Bless'd  morning,  whose  young  443 

Bless'd  Redeemer,  how  divine  107 

Bless'd  Redeemer,  how  divine  960 

Bless'd  with  the  joys  of  66 

Blood  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  142 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow  7?5 

Bright* King  of  glory,  dreadful  211 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  94 

Buried  in  shadows  of  the  night  179 

But  few  among  the  carnal  wise  127 

Can  creatures  to  perfection  find  42 
Children,  in  years  and  589 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King  958 
Christ  and  his  cross  is  all  our  118 
Christ  our  passover  is  slain  904 
Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day  859; 
Come  ail  harmoiiious  tongues  252 
Come,  children,  learn  to  fear  590 
Come,  dearest  Lord,  descend  453 
Come,  every  pious  heart  3207J 

Came,  gracious  Spirit  925: 


Come,  guilty  souls,  and  flee  1094 

Come,  happy  souls,  approach  221 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  196 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  929 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  341 

Come,  humble  sinner,  in  10?3 

Come,  let  me  love  !  or  is  my  969 

Come,  let  our  voices  J0iU  to  450 

Come,  let  us  join  a  joyful  tune  540 

Come,  let  us  join  our  chetrful  271 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  422 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  voices  553 

Come',  Lord  !  and  help  us  to  950 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  13U1 

Come  see  on  bloody  Calvary  1196 

Come,  sinners,  saitli  the  832 
Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad   449 

Come,  thou  fount  of  every  1227 

Come,  thou  long  expected  880 

Come,  thou  soul-transforming  1086 

Come,  weary  souls,  with  sins  835 

Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord,  3U2 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  833 

Come,  ye  that  fear  the  Lord  1155 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  893 

Compar'd  with  Christ,  in  all  922 

Consider  all  my  sorrows,  Lord  623 

Curst  be  the  man,  for  ever  770 


Daughters  of  Zion,  come  564 

David  rejoic'd  in  God  his  253 

Day  of  judgment,  day  of  1295 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  all  below  1120 

Dear  friend  of  friendless  981 
Dear  Lord!  and  shall  thy  spirit  931 

Dear  Lord,  and  will  thy      '  1164 

Df  ar  Lord,  behold  our 'sore  373 

Dear  Lord  !  though  bitter  is  982 

Dear  Lord !  why  "should  I  1006 

Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul  1034 

Dear  Saviour  !  make  me  wise  962 

Dear  Saviour,  we  are  thine  798 

Dear  Saviour!  when  my  990 

Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  people  1058 
Dearest  of  all  the  names  above  145 

Dearest  Saviour  help  thy  1083 

Death  cannot  make  our  souls  654 

Death  may  dissolve  my  body  658 

Death  !  'tis  a  melancholy  day  650 

Death,  with  his  dread  1257 

Deceived  by  subtle  snares  of  199 

Deep  are  the  wounds  which  906 

Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  230 

Deep  in  the  dust  before  thy  83 

Deluded  souls  !  who  think  to  HIS 
Depraved  minds,  on  ashes 


Mil 


A    TABLE    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


Descend,  celestial  dove  1186 

Descend  from  Heav'n  344 

Defend,  Holy  Spirit,  the  999 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep  1065 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  ble.-sing  HOC 

Do  I  believe  what  Jcsu=>  saith  340 

Do  not  I  love  thee,  ()  my  Lord  1113 

Do  we  not  know  that  solemn  526 

Dost  thou  my  profit  seek  125" 

Down  headlong  from  their  130 

Dread  sovereign,  let  my  5*- 

Early,  my  God,  without  delay  438 
Earth  his  engross' d  my  love  1306 
Emptied  of  earth,  I  fain  would  930 
Encornuass'd  with  clouds  of  93- 
Enquire,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  1133 
Enslav'd  by  sin,  and  bound  in  78$ 
Ere  the  blue  heav'ns  were  21-2 

Eternal  God  !  Almighty  cause  790 
Eternal  God,  enthron'd  on  1-24-2 
Eternal  Power  !  whose  high  744 
Eternal  source  of  every  joy  1226 
Eternal  Sovereign  of  the  sky  615 
Eternal  Spirit !  we  confess  342 

Eternal  Spirit,  source  of  light  929 
Eternal  Wisdom,  thee  we  747 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand  1266 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God  447 

Exalted  Prince  of  life!  we  own  987 
Exert  thy  power,  thy  rights       1136 

Fair  Sion's  King,  suppliant  1135 
Faith  adds  new  charms  to  936 

Faith  is  the  brightest  evidence  866 
Faith!  'tis  a  precious  grace  935 
Far  as  thy  name  is  known  485 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  172 
Father :  at  thy  call  I  come  988 

Father  diviue,  thy  piercing  1051 
Father,  God,  who  seest  in  me  794 
Father,  how  wide  thy  glory  830 
Father,  how  wide  thy  glories  194 
Father.  I  bless  thv  gentle  hand  624 
Father,  I  long,  I  faint  to  see  691 
Father,  I  sing  thy  wond'rous  193 
Father,  is  not  thy  promise  1137 
Father  of  all,  thv  care  we  1053 

Father  of  faithful  Abra'm  1 140 
Father  of  glory !  to  thy  name  740 
Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  1144 
Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  house  1125 
Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word  764 
Father  of  mercies !  send  thv  975 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  1115 
Father,  we  wait  to  feel  thy        556 


Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  1038 

Firm  ami  unmov'd  are  they  183 
Firm  as  the  earth  thy  gospel 
Firm  was  my  health,  my  day 
Fools  in  their  hearts  believe 

■son  call'd  to  part  1233 

For  ever  blCBBCd  be  the  Lord  359 

For  ever  shall  my  song  record  132 
Forgiveness!  'tis  a  joyful 

Frequent  the  day  ol  God  1068 

From  age  to  a»e  exalt  his  380 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  523 
From  deep  distress  and  troubled  158 

From  heaven  the  smniiiL'  131 

From  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  091 

From  whence  this  fear  and  939 

From  winter's  barren  clods  1217 

Gentiles  by  nature,  we  belong  528 

Give  glory  to  God,  ye  children  1114 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  350 

Give  thanks  to  God ;  he  reigns  473 

Give  thanks  to  God,  invoke  459 
Give  thanks  to  God,  most  high    469 

Give  thanks  to  God,  the  468 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  77 

Give  to  the  Father  praise  706 

Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  586 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  1136 

Glorv  to  God  on  hich  1105 

Glorv  to  God  that  walks  the  301 

Glorv  to  God  the  Father's  698 

Glory  to  God  the  Trinity  695 
Glory  to  God  who  reigns  above  903 

Glory  to  th'  eternal  King  728 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God.  this  1214 

Go  forth,  ye  saints,  behold  1139 

Go.  missionaries,  and  1136 

Go,  preach  my  Gospel,  saith  114 

Go,  said  the  voice  of  1136 

Go,  teach  the  nations,  and  1172 

Go.  worship  at  Immanuers  266 

God  in  his  earthly  temple  lays  482 

God,  in  the  Gospel  of  his  Son  772 

God  is  a  name  my  soul  741 

God  is  a  Spirit  just  and  wise  333 

God  is  the  refuse  of  his  saints  499 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  752 

God,  my  supporter  and  my  169 

God  of  eternal  love  465 

God  of  eternity,  from  thee  1262 

God  of  my  childhood  and  my  597 

God  of  my  life,  look  gently  622 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee  belong  1229 

God  of  my  mercy  and  my  318 

God  of  the  morning,  at  whose  571 


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the  sea?,  thy  21 

the  eternal  awful  name  49 
God,  who  in  various  methods  96 
God  with  us  !  0  glorious  name  89-2 
Good  is  tiie  Lord,  the  heavenly  5-2 
Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  829 
Gracious  Lord,  incline~thine<  arlOU 
Great  author  of  the  immortal  742 
Great  Father  of  mankind  1 124 

Great  former  of  this  various  723 
Great  God!  amid  the  darksome  917 
Great  God,  attend,  while  Sion  425 
Great  God.  how  infinite  art  thou  6 
Great  God,  how  oft  did  Israel  464 
Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  439 
Great  God,  I  own  thy' sentence  G52 
Great  God,  my  Maker,  and  my  730 
Great  God,  now  condescend  1054 
Great  God  of  providence  !  thy  753 
Great  God  of  wonders  I  ail  thy  803 
Great  God,  oppress'd  with  1048 
Great  God,  the  heaven's  well  100 
Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  1138 
Great  God,  thy  glory  shall  39 

Great  God,  thy  watchful  care  1057 
Great  God,  'tis  from  thy  829 

Great  God !  to  thee  I'll  make  949 
Great  God,  to  thee  my  evening  1213 
Great  God,  to  what  a  glorious  227 
Great  God,  we  in  thy  courts  1 170 
Great  God.  we  sing  that  1238 

Great  God!  wnar  hosts  of  1025 

Great  God,  where'er  we  pitch  1051 
<;rear  God,  whose  universal  513 
Great  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high  467 
Great  is  the  Lord  ;  his  works  of  37 
Great  is  the  Lord  our  God  484 

Great  King  of  Glory  and  of  150 
Great  Leader  of  thine  Israel's  1035 
Great  Rule:  of  the  earth  1249 

Great  Lord  of  all  thy  1254 

Grea:.  Sr.  :piierd  of  thine  457 

f  immortal  love      974 
Great  was  the  day,  the  joy  279 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great    '         1285 

Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  319 

Had  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  611 

Hail  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine  795 

Hail !  thou  once  despised  Jesus  793 

Happy  beyond  description  he  945 

Happy  is  he  that  fear- the  Lord  309 

Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  497 

Happy  the  city,  where  their  605 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  310 

Happy  the  man  to  whom  his  160 


Happy  the  man  who  finds  the  1009 
Happy  the  man  wiiose  397 

Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  979 
Hark":  for  'ti^.  God's  own  Son  811 
Hark !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  666 
Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  852 

Hark,  the  herald  angels  sing  ^4S 
Hark,  the  Redeemer  from  on  562 
Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  789 
Hark  :  'tis  our  heavenly  1046 

Hasten.  O  sinners,  to  be  wise  v34 
He  comes,  he  comes  !  to  judge  1296 
He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  243 
He  dies  !  the  friend  1192 

He  lives!  the  great  Redeemer  870 
He  reigns  ;  the  Lord,  the  677 

He  that  hath  made  his  refuge  627 
Hear,  gracious  God,  my  1026 

Hear,  gracious  Sovereign  923 

Hear  me,  O  Gcd,  nor  hide  thy  621 
Hear  what  the  Lord  in  vision  256 
Hear  what  the  voice  from  653 

.Heaven  has  confirm'd  the  1283 

Help  and  salvation,  Lord  1014 

Help,  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  599 
Hence  from  my  soul,  sad  300 

Here  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  192 
Here  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  1201 
Here  Lord,  my  soul  convicted  768 
High  as  the  heav'ns  above  the  22 
High  in  the  heav'ns.  eternal  75 

High  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light  498 
Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name  735 
Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  740 

Holy  wonder,  heavenly  grace  1065 
Honour  to  thee,  Almighty  Three  701 
Hosanna  to  king  David's  Son  713 
Hosanna  to  our  conquering  716 
Hosanna  to  the  King  718 

Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  grace  714 
Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  light  238 
Hosanna  to  the  royal  Son  715 

Hosanna  to  the  Son  717 

Ho=anna  with  a  cheerful  sound  576 
House  of  our  God.  with  1251 

How  are  thy  glories  here  557 

How  are  thy  servants  bless' d  754 
How  awful  is  thy  chastening  470 
How  beauteous  are  their  feet  123 
How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  355 
How  charming  is  the  place  1059 
How  condescending  and  how  536 
How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  413 
How  did  the  powers  of  1033 

How  fast  their  guilt  and  sorrow  236 
How  firm  a  foundation  ve  846 


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How  free  and  boundless  is  the  1030 

How  full  of  anguish  is  the  1392 

How  gracious  and  how  wise  1260 
How  great,  how  solemn  is.  the  1171 

How  great,  how  terrible  that  1288 

How  happy  are  we  788 

How  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  101;? 

How  hast  rhou,  Lord,  from  1220 

How  heavy  is  the  night  180 

How  honourable  is  the  place  496 

How  is  our  nature  spoil'd  by  144 

How  keen  the  tempter's  873 
How  large  the  promise,  how 

How  long,  O  God,  has  man  1 139 

How  long,  O  Lord,  sliall  I  370 

How  long  shall  death  the  1287 
How  long  shall  earth's  alluring  1264 

How  long,  thou  faithful  God  1082 

How  long  wilt  thou  conceal  374 

How  lovely,  how  divinely  1061 

How  many  years  has  man  1 139 

How  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  804 

How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  135 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely  424 

How  pleasant  'tis  to  see  417 

How  pleas'd  and  blest  was  I  419 

How  precious  is  the  book  761 

How  rich  are  thy  provisions  544 
How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  181 

How  shall  I  my  Saviour  set  869 

How  shah  I  praise  th'  eternal  38 

How  shall  the  sons  of  men  1095 

How  shall  the  young  secure  102 

How  short  and  hasty  is  our  642 
How  should  the  sons  of  Adam's    23 

How  sof*  the  words  my  1 235 

How  strong  thine  arm  is  275 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  545 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  347 

How  various  and  how  new  1265 

How  vast  the  blessing,  how  10l)2 

How  vast  the  treasure  we  390 

How  wond'rous  great,  how  43 

Humble  souls,  who  seek  1163 

I  ask'd  the  Lord  that  I  might  1039 

I  cannot  bear  thine  absence  396 

I  come,  the  great  Redeemer  911 

I  give  immortal  praise  708 

I  hate  the  tempter  and  his  92 

I  hear  the  counsel  of  a  friend  839 

I  lift  mv  banners,  saith  the  502 

I  lift  iny  soul  to  God  346 

I  love  the  Lord :  he  heard  my  632 

I  love  the  windows  of  thy  434 

I  my  Ebenezer  raise  1230 


I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away  350 
1  set  the  Lord  before  my  face  237 
I  sin'.' iny  Saviour's  wondrous  235 
I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord  386 
I  will  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  630 

1  would,  but  cannot  sing  1027 

If  duty  calls  and  suffering  too  1011 
If  God  is  mine,  then  present  1005 
If  God  succeed,  not  all  the  413 

If  God  to  build  the  house  deny  414 
If,  Lord,  in  thv  fair  book  of  life  1100 
If  secret  fraud  should  dwell  1001 
I'll  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  509 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  36 
1*11  speak  the  honour  of  my  5J5 

I'm  in  a  world  of  hopes  and  933 
I'm  not  asham'd  to  own  iny  333 
Immanuel, sunk  with  dreadful  853 
In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  11 
In  ancrer,  Lord,  rebuke  me  not  626 
Indulgent  God  !  to  thee  I  1017 

Infinite  excellence  is  thine  882 

Infinite  grief!  amazing  wo  384 

In  Gabriel's  hand  's  a  mighty  505 
In  God's  own  house  pronounce  452 
In  Jordan's  tide  ihe  Baptist  1160 
in  Judah  God  of  old  was  614 

In  songs  of  sublime  adoration  828 
In  sweet  exalted  stiain?  1056 

In  the  floods  of  tribulation  1259 
In  thee,  thou  all-sufficient  God  1159 
In  thine  own  ways,  O  God  of  603 
In  vain  Apollos'  "silver  tongue  1078 
In  vain  the  giddy  world  1117 

In  vain  the  wealthy  mortals  667 
In  vain  we  lavish  out  our  200 

In  what  confusion  earth  1300 

Into  thine  nand,  O  God  of  631 

Is  Jesus  mine  !  I'm  now  1096 

Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart  297 
Is  there,  in  heav'n  or  earth  1012 
Ts  this  the  kind  return  324 

jjncient  days  771 

It  is  the  Lord  enthron'd  in  997 

It  is  the  Lord,  our  Saviour's       649 

Jehovah  reigns .  he  dwells  in  7 

Jehovah  reigns,  his  throne  is  40 

Jehovah  speaks,  let  Israel  203 

Jehovah  speaks,  seek  ye  my  832 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be  1 1 69 

Jesus !  at  thy  command  1022 

Jesus,  commission'd  from  902 

Jesus,  full  of  all  compassion  1013 

Jesus,  how  precious  is  thy  910 

Jeans,  I  love  thy  charming  891 


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Jesus,  I  sing  thy  matchless  890 

immutably  the  same  916 

Jesus,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold  260 
534 

Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies  53^ 
-  our  great  salvation 

let  thy  pitying  eye  1031 

Jesus,  lover  of  njy  soul  1023 

mighty  King  in  Sion  1167 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  919 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  1151 
my  Jove,  my  chief 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  and  m> 


Let  God  the  Father,  and  the 
Let  God  the  Father  live 

Let  God,  the  Maker's  name        7u: 
Let  him  embrace  my  soul  and    558 
Let  me  but  hear  my  Saviour 
Let  mortal  long  to   5u; 

isi  how  strong 
Let  others  boast  their  ancient     809 
Let  party  names  no  more 

f  high  esteem 
Let  sinners  take  their  course 
Let  Sion's  watchmen  all 


1  »  word  divinely  sweet    1193  Let  the  old  heathen's  tune 


Jesus,  our  Lord,  ascend  thy         519 
Mir  Saviuur.  and  our        214 
Jesus,  our  souls  delightful  93' 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  514 
Jesus,  since  thou  art  still  to-day  90" 
Jesus,  the  eternal  Son  of  God  '  773 
Jesus,  the  heavenly  Lover  877 

Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  souls 
Jesus,  the  man  of  constant  129 

Jesus,  the  spring  of  joys  divine  914 
Jesus,  thy  blessings  are  not  few  295 
Jesus,  thy  blood  and  .  802 

Jesus,  we  bless  thy  Father's       1-25 
Jesus,  we  bow  before  thy  feet    550 
Jesus,  we  claim  thee  for'ou. 
Jesus,  we  hang  upon  the  word    924 
Jesus,  when  faith  with  rised      1195 
Jesus,  with  all  thy  saints 
Join  all  the  glorious  names 
Join  all  the  names  of  love  and 
Joy  to  the  world  :  the  Lord  is 
Judge  me.  O  Lord,  and  prove 
Judges,  who  rule  the  world  by 
Just" are  thy  ways,  and  true 


13' 

270 
269 
221 
411 
619 
296 


843 


541 


Keep  silence,  all  created 
Kind  are  the  words  that  Jesus 
Kind  is  the  speech  of  Christ 
Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  123: 
King  of  Salem,  bless  my  soul      901 


Laden  with  guilt,  and  full  of 
Let  all  our  tongues  be  one 
Let  all  the  earth  their  voices 
Let  all  the  heathen  writers 
Let  avarice  from  shore  to 
Let  children  hear  the  mighty 
Let  everlasting  glories  crown 
Let  every  creature  join 
Let  every  mortal  ear  attend 
Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness 
Let  God  arise  in  all  his  misht 


97;: 
316 
410 
1128 

676 


Let  the  seventh  angel  sound 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures    19 

Let  the  wild  leopards  of  the  88 

Let  them  neglect  thy  glory  139 

Let  those  who  bear  the  332 

Let  those  who  bear  1000 
Let  us  adore  th'  eternal  word    537 

Let  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice  500 

Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice  512 

Life  and  immortal  joys  are  285 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  die  635 

Lift  up  your  eyes  to  th'  259 

Lift  up  your  joyful  eyes  and  1140 

Light  of  those  whose  drearv  900 

Like  Israel,  Lord,  am  I  1016 

Like  sheep  we  went  astray  246 

Lo  !  he  comes,  with  clouds  1294 

Lo  :  he  cometh,  countless  1293 

Lo  :  the  destroying  angel  flies  143 

Lo !  the  young  tribes  of  Adam  594 

Lo :  what  a  glorious  corner  446 

Lo  !  what  a  glorious  sight  521 

Lo :  what  airentertaining  313 

Lo  :  wisdom  stands  with  B39 

Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  1089 

Look  from  on  high,  great  1079 

Look  up,  ve  saints  !  direct  745 

565  Long  as  I  five,  I'll  bless  thy  3 

Long  have  I  sat  beneath  the  451 

Lord,  am  I  thine,  entirely  1206 

Lord,  and  am  I  yet  alive  734 

Lord,  at  thy  feet  we  sinner3  9575 

Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold  1200 
1 :  Lord!  at  thy  temple  we  appear    657. 

101  Lord,  didst thon,  but  not  for  1005 

763' Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  1107 

81 ;  Lord,  dost  thou  show  a  881 

116  Lord  God  Omnipotent  to  1100 

54  ;  Lo^li,  hast  thou  cast  the  nation  601 

195  Lord,  hast  thou  made  me  823 

32  i  Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  106l> 
2?,  Lord,  how  divine  thy  comforts  543 


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Lord,  how  large  thy  bounties  837 

Lord,  how  secure  a;ul  bless' d  2&9 

Lord,  how  secur  .  my  110 

Lord,  how  shall  wretched  1945 

Lord,  I  am  pain'd  ;  but  I  1256 

Lord,  I  am  thine  ;  but  thou  406 

Lord,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  84 

Lord,  I  am  vile,  what  shall  I  121 1 

Lord,  I  can  suffer  thy  rebukes  825 

Lord,  I  esteem  thy  judgments  104 

Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  105 

Lord,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  508 

Lord,  I  would  spread  my  sore  85 

Lord,  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  595 

Lord,  if  thou  dost  not  soon  600 

Lord,  if  thou  thy  grace  955 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  435 

Lord  !  let  me  see  thy  1017 

Lord,  must  I  die  ?  oh,  let  me  1968 

Lord  of  hosts,  how  lovely  1000 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above  427 

Lord,  shall  wc  part  with  gold  11 19 

Lord !  shed  a  beam  of  986 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  thy  729 

Lord,  thou  hast  call'd  thy  382 

Lord,  thou  hast  heard  thy  634 

Lord,  thou  hast  search'd  10 

Lord,  thou  hast  seen  my  337 

Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  me  579 

Lord,  thou  with  an  unerring  7-20 

Lord,  thy  pervading  746 

Lord,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  483 

Lord,  'tis  an  infinite  delight  1273 

Lord,  'twas  a  time  of  934 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  bounteous  552 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  71 

Lord,  we  arc  blind,  we  4 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  1081 

Lord,  we  confess  our  168 

Lord,  we  have  heard  thy  488 

Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece  645 

Lord,  what  a  heaven  of  173 

Lord,  what  a  thoughtless  457 

Lord,  what  a  wretched  391 

Lord,  what  is  man,  poor  640 

Lord,  what  was  man  when  95 

Lord,  when  I  count  thy  580 

Lord,  when  T  read  the  1298 

Lord,  when  my  thoughts  278 

Lord,  when  our  raptur'd  750 

Lord,  when  thou  didst  244 

Lord,  when  we  see  a  saint  1271 

Lord,  with  a  griev'd  and  954 

Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord  53 

Loud  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  776 


Maker  and  Sovereign  Lord 
Man  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires 
May  the  grace  of  Christ,  our 
Mercy  and  judgment  are  my 
Rethinks  the  last  great  day 
Mighty  God,  while  angels 
Mm.  eyes  and  my  desire 
Mistaken  souls!  that  dream  of 
'Mongol!  the  priests  of 
Mortals  awake,  with  angels 
Must  all  the  charms  of 
Must  all  the  charms  of  nature 
Must  friends  and  kindred 
My  brethren,  from  my  heart 
My  Captain  sounds  th' 
My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my 
My  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep 
My  God,  accept  my  early 
My  God  !  assist  me  while  I 
My  God,  consider  my  distress 
My  God  :  how  cheerful  is  the 
My  God,  how  endless  is  thy 
My  God,  how  many  are  my 
My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the 
My  God,  my  everlasting  hope 
My  God,  my  King,  thy 
My  God,  my  life,  my  love 
My  God,  my  portion,  and  my 
My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
My  God,  permit  my  tongue 
My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy 
My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my 
My  God,  the  steps  of  pious 
My  God  !  thy  boundless  love 
My  God,  what  endless 
My  God,  what  inward  grief  I 
My  God,  what  silken  cords 
My  grace  so  weak,  my  sin  so 
My  gracious  Redeemer 
My  grateful  tongue 
My  heart,  how  dreadful 
My  heart  rejoices  in  thy 
My  never  ceasing  song  shall 
My  refuge  is  the  God  of  love 
My  righteous  Judge,  my 
My  rising  soul,  with  strong 
My  Saviour  and  my  King 
My  Saviour,  God,  my 
My  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thy 
My  Saviour,  my  Almighty 
My  Shepherd  is  the  living 
My  Shepherd  will  supply  my 
My  sorrows,  like  a  flood 
My  soul,  come  meditate  the 
My  soul  forsakes  her  vain 


262 
455 

1110 
616 

1289 
850 
372 
280 
909 
847 

1238 
591 
663 

1134 

1021 
226 
370 
575 
921 
378 
844 
574 
294 
79 
596 
2 

m 

170 

4as 

440 
785 
393 
401 
1015 
311 
336 
934 
933 
971 
743 
371 
366 
34 
404 
368 
815 
481 
532 
807 
154 
166 
167 
806 
C65 
349 


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f  isthc 
Dg  to  the 
a'  bis  praise 
■ 

attend  8-21 

it  looks  to  God  alone        'S'Ak 
rit  sinks  within  me  999 

i^hts  on  awful 
My  thoughts  surmount  these       288 
My  thoughts,  that  of 
My  times  of  sorrow  and  of 
-t  is  in  my  hev 
.  ,en"d  soul,  extend  "thy 


.  as  from  the  earth  we  331 
Nature,  with  all  her  powers  601 
Nature,  with  open  volume  542 

avy  than  no  more  45b" 
i  repine  at  death  no  07.5 

No  more,  dear  Saviour,  will  I  1199 
God.  I  boast  no      155 
dumber  to  his 
•  nature  can 
■  sen,  nor  ear  has 
Wot  ail  the  blood  of  beasts 
Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth 
Not  ali  the  outward  forms  on 
Not  by  the  laws  of  innocence 
Not  bv  the  law  of 


v  let  our  lins  with  holy 

ur  pains  be  all  forgot 

Now  let  our  voic 

Now  let  the  Father  and  the 
Now  lei  ■  Dbe 

Now  let  the  Lord,  my  S 
Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful 
No*  .  Lord,  the  heavenly 

peace 
Now  may  the  God  of  power 
Now  plead  my  cause 
Now  Satan  comes  with 
Now  shall  my  inward  joys 
Now  to  the  great  and  g 
Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song 
Now  to  the  Lord,  that 
Now  to  the  power  of  Gtid 

I  net  is 


1966 

994 


O  all  ye  nations,  praise  Che 
0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 
His  are  they 
r  a  closer  walk  with  God 
an  overcoming  faith 
]  17  0  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
284  O  for  a  sweet  inspiring  ray 
I,  my  refuge,  hear  my 


-rent  food,  or  different    315 ;  O  God.  my  sun ,  th ; 
Not  from  the  dust  airliction 

:  profane 
Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of 
Not  to  our  names,  thou  only 
Not  to  ourselves,  who  are  but 
Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord 
Not  unto  us,  but  thee  alone 
ith  our  mortal 

my  heart  inspir'd  to 
;  the  God  of  Israel 
Now 

f  my  God 
far  above  the  si 

;  altar  of  our 

Now  I'm  convine'd  th< 

i  fbis 
jat  of  youthful 

Now  let  a  spacious 'world 
Now  let  a  true  ambition  rise 
Now  let  our  cheerful 
Now  let  our  drooping  hearts 


63  O  God  of  crrace  and 
God  of  love  :  i 

God  of  mercy  !  hear  mv  call 
613  O  God  of  Zion":  from  thy* 
46  0  God,  to  whom  .  - 
486  0  n^?;'y  man,  to 
1102  0  happy  nation,  where  the 
312  O  happy  soul! 

■  howl  love  thy  holy 
•  if  my  soul  was  forr. o  • 
78?  O  Lord,  how  many  arc 
314  OLord:  I  would  del;: 

249  0  Lord,  my  God  ' 
1215  0  Lord.  [ 
-2')'-  OLord,  our  Lord,  how 
546  O  my  distrustful  heart 
,:,  what  means 
569  0  that  r  knew  th 

lat  the  Lord  in  deed 
that  the  Lord  would 


tat  thy  statutes  every 
B72  O  the  Almighty  Lord 

: -lights,*  the  heavenly 
Now  let  our  faith'grow  strong  119£  O  the  immense,  the  amazing 
ill  hearts  cons 


1041 

1024 

86a 

602 

93 

491 
707 

213 
146 

10>4 

522 
36 

323 

114.: 

15 
354 


178 

351 

12 

69-2 

1221 

1131 


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A    TABLE   OF  FIRST    LINES. 


O  thou  that  hast  redemption  1045 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  3^3 

O  thou  who  didst  thy  glory  998 

O  thou  whose  jrace  and  32  I 
O  thou  whose  justice  reigns 
O  'tis  a  lovely  thing  to  see 

O  what  a  stiif  rebellious  461 

Oh,  what  stupendous  mercy  904 

O  ye  immortal  throng  8(54 

O  Zion,  afflicted  with  wave  1 145 
O  Zion,  praise  the  mighty 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  1 146 

Of  all  the  joys  we  mortals  96 

Of  justice  and  of  grace  I  sing  412 

Oft  have  I  turned  my  eye  1029 

Often  I  seek  my  Lord  by  563 

Once,  as  the  Saviour  pass'd  796 
Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  572 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  1302 

On  Sion,  his  most  holy  mount  774 
On  us  oppress'd  beneath  thj 

On  what  has  now  been  sown  1091 

On  wings  of  faith,  mount  up  1303 

Our  days,  alas:  our  mortal  635 

Our  Father  whose  eternal  1076 

Our  God  ascends  his  lofty  1126 
Our  God,  how  firm  his  promise  134 

Our  God.  our  help  in  ages  644 

Our  heavenly  Father  calls  814 

Our  rulers,  Lord,  with  songs  6 IS 
Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the 

Our  Saviour  alone,  the  1101 

Our  souls  shall  magnify  die  218 

Our  sins,  alas  !  how  strong  BSi 

Our  spirits  join  t'  adore  the  554 

Out  of  the  deeps  of  long  157 


Patience!  Ob,  what  a  grace 
Peace  !— 'tis  the  Lord  ~ 
Plung'd  in  a  gulf  of  dark 
Poor,  weak,  and  worthless 
Praise,  everlasting  praise  be 
Praise  God,  from  whom  all 
Praise  the  Saviour,  all  ye 
Praise  to  our  Shepherd'"s 
Praise  to  the  Lord  of 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  bows 
Praise  to  thy  name,  eternal 
Praise  waits  in  Zion,  Lord 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  my  heart 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  'tis  good 
Prepare  me.  gracious  God 
Preserve  me,~Lord,  in  time  of 
Proclaim,  saith  Christ,  my 
Prostrate,  dear  Jesus:  at  thy 


031 
1981 

•J77 
888 
210 
1113 

1150, 

961 
1250 
1040 

431 
4. '4 
35 
76 
1279 
109 


Proud  Babylon  yet  waits  her  1136 

Questions  and  doubts  be  115 

Raise  thee,  my  soul,  fly  up  and   690 

Raise,  thoughtless  sinner  767 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs  225 

the  Lord  is  King  867 

Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns  1110 

Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  in  the  61 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern  1002 

Remember,  Lord,  our  mortal  671 

Repent !  the  voice  celestial  965 

Return,  mv  roving  heart  1047 

Return,  OGod  of  love  394 

Rise,  my  soul!  and  stretch  1019 

Rise,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  5 

Rock  of  ages,  shelter  me  913 

Saints,  at  your  Father's  330 

Salvation  is  forever  nigh  191 

Salvation!  O  melodious  831 

Salvation!  O  the  joyful  183 

Salvation,  through  our  dying  827 

Save  me,  O  God^  the  swelling  231 

Save  me,  O  Lord,  from  every  363 

Saviour  divine  !  we  know  thy  912 

Saviour  of  men,  and  Lord  of  851 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation  114" 

Say,  should  we  search  the  1252 

Say,  who  is  she  that  looks  1121 
Searcher  of  hearts  !  before  thj 

See  Felix,  cloth'd  with  ponip*  1098 

See,  gracious  God,  before  thy  1243 

See,  how  rude  winter's  icy  1225 

See  hew  the  little  toiling  ant  1223 

See  how  the  mounting  sun  1212 

See  how  the  willing  converts  1168 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  1055 

See,  Lord,  thy  willing  subjects  857 

See  what  a  living  stone  445 
See,  where  the  great  incarnate  680 

Self-destroy^,  for  help  I  pray  1097 

Shall  atheists  dare  insult  the  119 

Shall  atheists  dare  77v) 

Shall  Jesus  descend  from  the  791 
Shall  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and    647 

Shall  we  20  on  to  sin  352 

Shall  wisdom  cry  aloud  197 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  bend  1127 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  dost  1129 
Shepherds!  rejoice:  lift  up 
Shine,  mighty  God,  0:1  this  our  605 

Should  bounteous  nature  977 

Shout,  for  the  blessed  Jesus  1147 

Shout  to  the  Lord,  and  let  our  612 


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XV 


ord,  0  Lord  315 

I  appear    1231 

Binftil,  and  Mind",  and  poor 
Sin  has  a  thousand treachei 

Sin  like  a  venomous  disease         91 
I  ye  nations,  to  the  13 

the  Lord  above  1149 

Sing  tothe  Lord  aloud 

:  j  the  Lord  Jehovah's 

Sing  to  the  Lord  that  built 
Hie  Lord,  ye  distant 
the  Lord  ;  ye  heavenly    587 
Owny  so  thoughtless    1299 

Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  834 

Sinners,  you  are  now 

Sitting  around  our  Father's 

S<)  did  the  Hebrew  prophet 

So  tair  a  face  bedew' d  with 


The  Cod  of  mercy  be  ador'd       699 

The  God  of  our  salvation  68 

']  !i<  gn  at  Redeemer  v.  e  adure  11(31 

The  heavens  declare  thyglory      &9 

The  holy  eunuch,  when 

The  hou-e  now  to  he  budded    1139 

The  icy  chains  that  bound  the  1216 

tGOlThi  joyful  morn, jny  God,  is    1064 

King  of  heaven  his  ta We    1204 

King  of  glory 

how  fair      180 


The  King  of  heaven  his  table 

The  K i 1 1 Lr  of  gk  I 

The  King  of  saints,  how  fair 

The  lands  that  long  in  dark; 

The  law  by  Moses  came  1  P 

The  law  commands,  and  makes  lil 

The  Lord  appears  my  helper       367 

oooJThe  Lord  declares  his  will  112 

281  j  The  Lord  desc-ndiijg  from  122 

1202  The  Lord,  how  wondrous  are       31 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express  174  j  The  Lord  is  come,  the  heavens  217 


So  new-born  babes  desire  the 
Sons  we  are  through  God's 
Songs  of  immortal  praise 
Soou  as  I  heard  my  Father 
Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  on 
Sovereign  of  life.  I  own  thy 
Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies 
Sprinkled  with  reconciling 
Stand  up.  my  soul,  shake  off 
Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit 
Stern  winter  throws  his  icy 
Stoop  down,  my  thoughts  that    664 
Strait  is  the  way.  the  door  is       151 
Stretch'd  on  the  cross,  the 
Sure  there's  a  righteous  God 
Sweet  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy 
Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God 
Sweet  was  the  time  when 


165] The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns 

783  i  The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns,  his 
55 1  The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is 
430  j  The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light 


810 
1260 

1263 
1075 
355 
933 
12-24 


B5S 

7 -2 

21 
44 


The  Lord  of  glory  reigns,  be 
The  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
The  Lord  on  mortal  worms 
The  Lord,  the  Judge,  before 
The  Lord,  the  Judge,  his 
The  Lord,  the  Sovereign  King 


Teach  me  the  measure  of  my 
Temptations,  trials,  doubts 
Terrible  God  that  reicn'st  on 
That  awful  day  will  surely 
That  God  who  made  the 
That  man  is  blest  who  stands 
Th'  Almighty  reigns  exalted 
The  Bible  is  justly  esteem'd 
The  blessed  Spirit,  like  the 
The  deluge  at  th'  Almighty's 
The  earth  for  ever  is  the 
The  fabric  of  nature  is  fair 
The  fountain  of  Christ 
The  glories  of  my  Maker.  God 
The  God  Jehovah  r< 
The  God  of  Abram  praise 
The  God  of  glory  sends  his 
The  God  of  love  will  sure 


The  Lord,  the  Sovereign 
The  Lord  who  rules  the 
The  Lord  will  happiness 
The  love  of  the  Spirit  I  sing 
The  majesty  of  Solomon 
The  man  is" ever  blest 
The  mem'ry  of  our  dying 
1033 ,  The  mighty  frame  of  glorious 

|  The  mighty  frame  of" 
641  The  mighty  God  will  not 
1004  •  The  moment  a  sinner  believes 

16 ,  The  peace  which  God  alone 
678  The  praise  of  Sion  waits  for 
765  The  promise  of  my  Father's 
307  The  promise  was  divinely 
155  The  righteous  Lord,  supremely  956 
923  The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  833 
925  The  spring,  ereat  God,  at  1219 

822  The  true  Messiah  now  261 

476  The  voice  of  my  beloved  561 

1255  The  wonders,  Lord,  thy  love     141 
rh€  wandering  star,  and  1029 

51 :  T!ie  wondering  nations  have  1123 
25"  The  wondering  world  inquires  567 
784  Thee.  Father,  we  !  bless  825 

0-4  Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name  643 
1252  Thee  we  adore,  eternal  word     847 


9 
41 

420 

8 

294 

1J41 
681 
334 
43 
633 

1152 
993 
924 
2-28 
398 
547 
247 
866 
991 
940 

1109 
432 
535 
530 


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A   TABLE  OF  FIRST    LINES. 


•-  ill  I  love,  O  Lord,  nr 
There  is  a  fountain  fill'd  ™  ii 
There  is  a  bouse  not  made 
There  is  a  land  o\  pun  delight    656 
There  is  no  path  to  heavenly      990 
There  was  an  hour  when 
There  's  joy  in  heaven,  and       ]  iSfi 

glorious  minds,  how 
Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord  1070 
Think,  mighty  God,  on  feeble  672 
This  God  Is  the  God  we  adore  lift} 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  444 
Tins  is  the  word  of  truth  and  121 
This  spacious  earth  is  all  the  £4-2 
Thou  art  my  portion,  Omy  335 
Thou  art,  6  God!  a  spirit  721 

Thou  dear  Redeemer,  dying  1104 
Thou  God  of  glorious  majesty  1867 
Thou  God  of  love,  thou  ever  364 
Thou,  Lord,  my  safety,  thou  1002 
Thou  only  centre  of  my  rest  1255 
Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  1158 
Thou  very  paschal  Lamb  898 

Thou  whom  my  soul  admires  559 
Thrice  happy  man  who  fears  906 
Thrice  happy  souls  who  born  944 
Thro'  all  the  changing  scenes  1003 
Thro'  all  the  various  shifting  751 
Through  every  aee,  eternal  648 
Tims  Azur  breath'd  his  warm  960 
Thus  did  the  sons  of  Abraham  53] 
Thus  far  my  God  hath  led  me  1043 
Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  57' 
Thus  I  resolved  before  the  32 

Thus  it  became  the  Prince  of  1162 
Thus  saith  the  first,  the  great  106 
Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  205 
Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  108 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  your  140 

Thus  saith  the  mercy  of  the  589 
Thus  saith  the  Ruler  of  the  25] 
Thus  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  198 
Thus  the  eternal  Father  spake  51' 
Thus  the  great  Lord  of  earth  518 
Thus  was  the  great  Redeemer  1166 
Thus  we  commemorate  the  1 194 
Thy  favours,  Lord,  surprise  423 
Thy  life  I  read,  my  dearest  1274 
Thy  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  304 
Thy  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  733 
Thy  name.  Almighty  Lord  524 

Thy  names,  how  infinite  they  724 
Thy  presence,  everlasting  God  1234 
Thy  presence,  gracious  God  1079 
Thy  sire,  and  her  who  broucht  766 
Thy  way,  O  God!  is  in  the  sea  W3 


Thy  ways,  O  Lord  *.  with  wise  749 
Th>  works  of  gtoiy,  mighty  70 
Time,  what  an  empty  vapour  639 
"IV  a  point  1  long  to  know  968 
'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come  287 
'Tis  by  thy  strength  the  583 

•Tis  finish'd  :  bo  the  Saviour      790 
isb'd,  'tis  done  !  the       1278 
'Tis  from  the  tr<  a      267 

'Tis  inj  happiness  below  1024 

■  te  law  often 
'Tis  religion  that  can  <;ive         1095 

To  distant  lands  thy  gospel 

ToFath<                     Holy  1111 

To  Father,  Son,  and  1115 
To  God  1  cried,  with  mournful  293 

To  God  I  made  my  sorrows  33 

To  God  my  Saviour,  and  my  800 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  696 

To  God  the  Father's  throne  710 

To  God,  the  great,  the  ever  511 
To  God  the  only  wise 

To  God,  the  universal  King  719 

To  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  64= 

To  him  that  chose  us  first  700 

To  him  who  on  the  fatal  tree  110L 

To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord  1205 

To  our  Almighty  Maker,  God  124 

To  our  eternal  God  712? 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  1206 

To  praise  the  ever-bounteous  1222 

To  tlie  eternal  Three  1112 

To  thee,  before  the  dawning  409 

To  thee,  Jet  my  first  offering  1209 

To  thee,  most  holy,  and  most  617 
To  thee,  who  reign' st  supreme  1247 

To  thine  Almighty  arm  we  610 

"Twas  by  an  order  from  the  97 

'Twas  for  thy  sake,  eternal  229 
'Twas  from  thy  hand,  my  God    56 

'Twas  in  the  watches  of  the  581 

'Twas  on  that  dark,  that  533 

'Twas  tlie  commission  of  our  525 

Vain  are  the  hopes  that  rebels  148 
Vain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  152 
Vain  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  463 

Unclean  !  unclean !  and  full  1007 
Unite,  my  roving  thoughts  unite  983 
Unshaken  as  the  sacred  hill  183 
Unto  thine  altar,  Lord  1074 

Up  from  my  youth,  may  Israel  466 
Up  to  the  fields  where  angels  348 
Up  to  the  lufia  I  lift  mine  eyes      63 


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XVII 


1 1     rns  on      27 

Wait.  0  Hi]  soul.  tli'.   II 
i  atl'd 

We  bless  the  eternal  source      1130 
T? 

\\V  blea  the  prophet  of  the        265 

We  love  thee.  L<»ni.  and  wi 

ag  the  amayjng  deeds       519 
.:  tiie  glories  of  thy  love  503 
me,  sweet  day  of  rest       441 
the  Redeemer's  gone        258 
What  nre  possessions,  fame      1116 
lifferent  powers  of  grace  175 
What  equal  honours  shall  we     272 
What  happy  men,  or  angels       688 
Wha:  bath  God  wrought  1253 

What  heavenlv  man,  or  lovely  1190 
What  is  our  God.  or  what  ids  73? 
What  jarring  natures  dwell  758 
What  means  these  jealousies 
What  mighty  man.  or  mighty  501 
What  scenes  of  horror  and  of  1277 
What  shall  I  render  to  my  God  433 
What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do  77r 
What  shall  the  dying 
What  strange  perplexities  1049 
What  vain  desires",  and  177 

What  various  hindrances  we  1071 
What  wisdom,  majesty,  and  777 
'er  to  thee,  our  Lord  1173, 
Wheu  Abram.  full  of  sacred  1244 
When  Abranfs  servant  to  1165 
When  any  turn  from  Zion's  1157 
When  at  a  distance.  Lord,  we  853' 
When  blooming  youth  is  1275 

When,  by  the  tempter's  wiles  840 
When  Christ  to  judgment  shall  682 
Wheu  darkness  long  has  veil'd  953 
When  death  appears  before  1270 
When  first  the  God  of  739 

When  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  673 
When  God,  provok'd  with  607 ! 
When  God  restored  our  captive  507 
When  God  reveal'd  his  506 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear  395 
When  I  survey  the  wondrous  539 
When  I  the  holy  grave  survey  861  { 
When  I  with  pleasing  wonder  57  j 
When  in  the  light  of  faith  454 

When  Israel,  freed  from  471 

When  Israel  sins,  the  Lord  462 
When  Israel  thro;  the  desert  7621 
When  Israel's  grieving  tribes  b~5. 
When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal     1153; 


When  Jesus  for  his  people  1016 
When  man  grows  bold  in  sin  45 
When,  ' 

.erwhehnd  with  grief  3-7 
When  pain  and  angujt 
When  Paul  w  as  par  ted  from     1 1 32 
When  shall  thy  lovely  face  be  1292 
When  sinsand  fears  prevailing  899 
When  some  kind  shepherd  fin 
When  strangers  stand  and  In 
When  the  Eternal  bows  the        732 
When  the  Eternal 
When  the  first  parents  of  our     136 
When  the  great  Builder  ar< ;: 
When  the  great  Judge,  supreme  74 
Wiien  thou,  my  righteous  1297 

Where  two  or  three  with  1077 

When  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  633 
Whence  do  our  mournful  208 

Wnere  are  the  mourners,  saith  153 
Where  is  my  God  !  does  he 
Where  shali  the  man  be  found  303 
Where  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  47:? 
Where  shall  we  sinners  hide  818 
Where'er  the  blustering  north  1138 
Wherewith,  O  Lord,  shall  I 
While  carnal  men,  with  ail  1011 
While  I  keep  silence,  and  161 

While  men  grow  bold  in  44 

While  my  Redeemer  's  near  915 
While  o'er  our  guilty  land.  O  12|6 
While  on  tiie  verge  of  life  I  1272 
While  sinners,  who  presume  1093 
Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  325 
Who  has  believ'd  thy  word  245 
Who  is  the  trembling  sinner  1094 
Who  is  this  fair  one  in  distress  57u 
Who  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  475 
Who  shall  condemn  to  endless"  781 
Who  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill  474 
Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  2*J 

Who  will  arise  and  plead  my  362 
Why  did  the  Jews  proclaim  241 
Why  did  the  nations  join  to  263 
Why  do  the  proud  insult  the  668 
Why  do  tiie  wealthy  wicked  305 
Why  do  we  mourn  departing  662 
Why  does  your  face,  ye  humble  163 
Why  doth  "the  Lord  stand  off  so  598 
Why  doth  the  man  of  riches 
Why  How  these  torrents  of 
Why  iias  my  God  my  soul  233 

Why  is  my  heart  so  far  from  375 
Why,  O  my  soul,  why  weepest  992 
Why  should  a  living  man  1030 
Why  should  I  vc:;  my  soul,  and  402 


XVlll 


A  TABLE  OF   FIRST  LINES. 


Why  should  our  morning  i486 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  343 
Why  should  this  earth  delight  458 
Why  should  we  start  and  fear  657 
Why  sinks  my  weak  desponding  95  I 
Will  God  for  ever  cast  us  off  489 
With  all  my  powers  of  heart  184 
With  cheerful  voice  I  sing  268 

With  earnest  longings  of  the  291 
With  heavenly  power,  O  Lord  1133 
With  holy  fear  and  humble  685 
With  humble  heart  and  tongue  1239 
With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace  206 
With  melting  heart  and  1012 

With  my  whole  heart,  I'll  679 

With  my  whole  heart,  I've  290 
With  reverence  let  the  saints  421 
With  songs  and  honours  585, 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament  757 1 
With  thee,  great  God,  the  1210 
Would  you  behold  the  works  of  69 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne  705 
Ye  dying  sons  of  men  836 

Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu  905 
Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigour  1236 
Ye  holy  souls  in  God  rejoice  62 
Ye  humble  saints  proclaim  737 
Ye  humble  souls  approach  730 

Ye  humble  souls  complain  no  S52 
Ye  humble  souls  rejoice  978  j 

Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the    862 


Ye  islands  of  the  northern  sea    223 
Y*c  little  Hock  whom  Jesus  feeds  845 
igera  of  Christ  1138 

Ye  mourning  saints,  whose  1276 
Ye  nations  round  the  earth  59 

Ye  prisoners  of  hope  916 

Ye  saints  of  every  rank,  with    1102 
let  coiour'd  sinners  839 

i  ants  of  tn'  Almighty         18 
Ye  servants  of  the  Lord  J043 

Ye  servants  of  your  God,  his  725 
Ye  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  593 
Ye  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race  628 
Ye  sons  of  men  with  joy  record  748 
Ye  sons  of  pride  that  hate  the  670 
Ye  that  delight  to  serve  the  17 

Ye  that  obey  the  immortal  King  420 
Ye  that  pas';;  by,  behold  the  854 
Ye  trembling  souls !  dismiss  1006 
Ye  tribes  ol  Adam,  join  52 

Ye  vircin  souls,  arise  1269 

Ye  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  878 
Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  1191 
Yes.  I  would  love  thee,  blessed  965 
Yes,  mighty  Jesus!  thou  shalt  1140 
Yes  :  the  Redeemer  rose  858 

Yes.  there  are  joys  that  cannot  1154 
Yet,'  saith  the  Lord,  if  David's  133 
Yonder— amazing  sight !— I  see  856 
Your  harps,  ye  trembling  942 

Zion  rejoice,  and  Judah  sing      60S 


DIRECTIONS 

To  Ministers  and  Clerks^  who  u^e  this  volume 
in  public. 


When  the  whole  congregation  use  this  edition,  it  will  be 
sufficient  to  mention  the  page  on  which  the  Psalm  or  Hymn 
may  be  found.  When  other  editions  are  used,  the  number  of 
the  Psalms  or  Hymns  should  be  mentioned,  thus  : 

Pa<?e    54— 148th  Psalm, 

Page    55— 147th  Hymn  of  2d  Book. 

Page  760 — i2dHymn  of  the  Selection. 


To  find  a  Hymn  or  Psalm. 

1.  The  Hymns  and  Psalms  may  be  found,  as  usual,  by  the 
Index  of  First  Lines. 

2.  They  may  also  be  found  by  the  Table  which  imme- 
diately follows,  which  gives  the  Numerical  order  of  the  for- 
mer Editions,  and  the  Numbers  which  correspond  to  them  in 
'.he  Arrangement. 


If  the  Psalms  be  too  long  for  the  time  or  custom  of  singing, 
there  are  pauses  in  many  of  them,  at  which  you  may  pro- 
perly rest.  And  in  some  places  you  may  begin  to  sing  at  a 
pause.  Or  you  may  leave  out  those  verses,  in  the  Psalms 
and  Hymns,  which  are  thus  included  in  crotchets,  [  ]  without 
disturbing  the  sense. 

19 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  HYMNS. 

The  Hymns  of  the  Selection  are  regularly  numbered,  at  the  top  of  the 

tge,  in  the  inner  maigin. 

Note.— 1.  The  Hymft  and  Psalms  may  be  found,  as  usual,  by  the  Index- 


page,  in  the  inner  maigin 

"yinfcs 
of  First  Lines. 


2.  This  Table  gives  the  numerical  Order  of  the  former  Editions,  and 
the  corresponding  numbers  in  the  Arrangement. 
Thus,  in  the  First  Book,  1....273;  that  is 
1  Hymn  i?  273  of  the  Arrangement: 
2.... 212,  second  ditto,  is  212  of  ditto. 


BOOK  I. 


It 

273 

31  2  P. 

*    354 

58   . 

504 

2 

212 

32  . 

202 

59   . 

5to 

3 

215 

33  . 

*    119 

60   . 

21* 

4  1  P.  * 

2!C 

34  1  P. 

*    120 

61   . 

146 

4  2  P.  * 

115 

34  2  P. 

*    295 

62   . 

271 

5 

331 

35  1  P. 

*    284 

63   . 

27- 

6 

052 

35  2  P. 

»    332 

04   . 

164 

7 

195 

36  . 

*    320 

65   . 

676 

8 

.   496 

37  1  P. 

*    247 

66   . 

558 

9 

200 

37  2  P. 

*    340 

67   . 

55C 

10 

.   123 

38  1  P. 

*    144 

68   . 

5or 

11 

J  28 

38  2  P. 

*    307 

69   . 

561 

12 

129 

39  . 

495 

70   . 

56i 

13 

264 

40  . 

688 

71   . 

563 

14 

289 

41  . 

689 

72   . 

564 

15 

201 

42  . 

29 

73   . 

56o 

16 

715 

43  1  P. 

*    234 

74   . 

566 

17 

651 

43  2  P. 

*         390 

75   . 

56" 

18 

653 

44  1  P. 

*    248 

76   . 

56S 

19 

655 

44  2  P. 

*    636 

77   . 

56S 

20 

156 

45  . 

680 

78   . 

570 

21 

521 

46  1  P. 

*    194 

79   . 

571 

22  1  P.  * 

214 

46  2  P. 

*    637 

80   . 

577 

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177 

47  .      *    663 

81   . 

574 

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060 

48  • 

357 

82   . 

647 

23  2  P.  * 

591 

49  . 

275 

83   . 

67 

24 

007 

50  . 

520 

84   . 

203 

25 

274 

51  . 

186 

85   . 

204 

26 

239 

52  . 

525 

86   . 

23 

27 

658 

53  . 

96 

87   . 

205 

28 

501 

54  . 

125 

88   . 

635 

29 

502 

55 

633 

89   . 

593 

30 

003 

56  . 

503 

90   . 

594 

31  1  P.  * 

189 

57  . 

82 

91   . 

592 

*  The  Asterisms  point  out  the  Supplementary  Hymn?  in  this  Edi- 
tion, with  which  the  Vacancies  in  Dr.  Watts's  FIRST  Book,  have  been 
rilled  up. 

20 


VBLE   OF  THE  HYMNS. 


XXI 


197 

112      . 

.       2eJ 

1  132     . 

174 

198 

113      . 

.       527 

133      . 

.      316 

Ill 

134      . 

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95      . 

n: 

11.) 

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135      . 

.       453 

96      . 

127 

116      . 

106 

136      . 

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97      . 

rrt 

117      . 

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139 

190 

98      . 

.       180 

118      . 

117 

138      . 

.      207 

146 

119      . 

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139      . 

135 

.      283 

140      . 

280 

101      . 

is 

131 

,       529 

141      . 

245 

UK! 

389 

588 

143 

246 

103 

390 

123      . 

322 

143      . 

165 

176 

124      . 

83 

Ill 

343 

686 

125      . 

206 

145      . 

260 

106      . 

352 

126      . 

31.5 

146      . 

906 

107      . 

00 

127      . 

196 

147      . 

267 

312 

m    . 

114 

148      . 

268 

109     . 

155 

129      . 

330 

149      , 

310     . 

659 

130      . 

314 

150 

.      270 

Ill      . 

188 

131      . 

296 

BOOK  11 

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661 

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31 

657 

59       . 

301 

4 

32       . 

60 

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5 

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61 

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6 

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341 

5-7 

7 

35        . 

J  39 

63 

8 

576 

36        . 

64       . 

9 

327 

37 

250 

65 

10        . 

349 

38        . 

310 

66 

656 

11 

39 

638 

67 

6 

12 

2t;i 

40 

134 

68 

691 

13 

610 

41 

348 

69 

14 

441 

42        . 

311 

70        . 

21 

IS 

172 

43        . 

249 

71 

51 

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173 

44 

688 

72 

443 

17 

5 

45 

433 

73        . 

300 

18 

46        . 

27 

74 

324 

66 

47 

213 

75 

693 

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48        . 

347 

76 

21 

276 

49       . 

654 

77 

22 

16 

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389 

78        . 

136 

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344 

51 

211 

79 

S77 

24 

52 

650 

80       . 

12 

25 

370 

53        . 

391 

81        . 

353 

26 

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54       . 

393 

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131 

27 

49 

55 

643 

83 

251 

28 

664 

56       . 

ISO 

84 

252 

ixn 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  HYMNS. 


85      . 

163 

114   • 

235 

143   . 

175 

ss  . 

687 

115 

29 

114   . 

279 

87   . 

43 

116   . 

35.1 

145   , 

434 

83   . 

1-7 

117   . 

306 

146   . 

455 

7H) 

118   . 

142 

147   . 

55 

90   . 

181 

119   . 

98 

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91   . 

692 

120 

112 

149 

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99  . 

619 

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111 

150   . 

90 

93   . 

171 

199  ! 

406 

151 

97 

94   . 

170 

123   . 

490 

159 

486 

95   . 

384 

124 

472 

153   . 

91 

96   . 

130 

199  . 

285 

154 

153 

97   . 

131 

J  26   . 

122 

155  . 

143 

PS   . 

371 

127   . 

531 

156 

92 

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19 

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86 

157   . 

93 

00 

302 

190  . 

287 

1.58 

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150 

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675 

131   . 

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265 

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342 

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163   . 

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42 

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282 

BOOK  III. 


533 
534 
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536 
537 
538 
539 
510 
541 
512 
543 
544 
545 
546 
547 
548 
549 


)  18 
19 
20 
21 
22 
S3 
24 


Doxologies. 


550  39 

551  33 

552  34 

553  35 

554  36 


555 
556 

557 


694 
698 
703 
695 
699 
704 


Ho  s  annas, 


713 
714 
717 

718 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  PSALMS. 


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1  P. 

C.  M. 

23, 

3K 

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2S 

L.  M. 

307 

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262 

23 

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263 

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10 

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211 

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IB 

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294 

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573 

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435 

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402  34 

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109 

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337 

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40 

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L.M. 

29; 

XXIV 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  PSALMS. 


44 

C.  M. 

488 

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1  P. 

L.  M. 

45 

S.  M. 

2  P. 

L.  M. 

C.  M. 

515 

73 

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516 

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400 

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500 

71 

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243 

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484 

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2  P. 

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485 

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669 

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2  P. 

C.  M. 

670 

78 

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C,  M. 

L.  M. 

668 

2  P. 

C.  U. 

50    1  P. 

CM. 

681 

3  P. 

C.  M. 

2  P. 

C  M 

108 

4  P. 

L.  M. 

3  P. 

C  M 

682 

86 

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L.M. 

334 

81 

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S.  M. 

New  Tune 

683 

83 

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Old  Tune 

684 

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S.  M. 

51    1  P. 

L.  M. 

345 

81 

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L.  M. 

2  P. 

L.  M. 

84 

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L.  M. 

3  P. 

L.  M. 

383 

C.  M. 

1  P. 

C  M. 

85 

148.  M. 

2  P. 

C  M. 

323 

85 

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53 

C  M. 

493 

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369 

86 

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L.M. 

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58        - 

113.  M. 

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60 

601 

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61 

S.  M. 

387 

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62 

L.  M. 

338 

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C  M. 

63    1  P- 

C  M. 

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439 

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440 

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65    1  P. 

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432 

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68 

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1  P. 

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431 

S.  M. 

2  P, 

C  M. 

583 

91 

1  P. 

L.  M 

3  P. 

C.  M. 

582 

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C  M. 

66    1  P. 

C  M. 

13 

93 

1  P. 

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2  P. 

C  M. 

510 

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67 

C  M. 

606 

93 

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S.  M. 

68    1  P. 

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28 

2d  M. 

2  P. 

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244 

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3  P. 

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78 

94 

1  P. 

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69    1  P. 

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231 

2  P. 

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232 

95 

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3  P. 

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193 

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230 

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96 

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C.  M. 

71  ,  1  P. 

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C.  M. 

154 

97 

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cm,         ■: 

597 

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3  P. 

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1*5          4  P. 

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102 

223|         5  P. 

C    H 

103 

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124          6  P. 

104 

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331         7  P. 

101 

99  1  P. 

257!        8  P. 

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447!        9  P. 

C.  ML 

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100      - 

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C  M. 

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C  M. 

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C  M. 

373 

C   M. 

412        13  P. 

C.  M. 

290 

102  1  P. 

CM. 

621        14  P. 

C  M. 

623 

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512       15  P. 

C    M. 

351 

3  P. 

L.  M. 

649        16  P. 

CM. 

377 

103  1  P. 

L.  M 

25        17  P. 

L.  M. 

360 

2  P. 

L.  M. 

31    Last  P. 

L.  M. 

624 

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26  120      - 

C  M. 

364 

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C.  M. 

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329 

107  1  P. 

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473 

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611 

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125      - 

C  M. 

1-2 

3  P. 

L.  M 

463 

S.  M, 

1S3 

4  P. 

L.M. 

C9 

126      - 

L.  M. 

507 

4  P. 

CM. 

70 

i     M 

506 

LiotP. 

L.  M. 

607 

127      - 

L.  M. 

'.          413 

109 

CM. 

3lc 

414 

110  1  P. 

L.M. 

517 

128      - 

C  M. 

415 

2  P. 

L.M. 

516 

129      - 

C  M. 

466 

CM. 

519 

130      - 

C  M. 

157 

Ill  1  P. 

C  M. 

58 

L.  M. 

156 

IP. 

C  M. 

37 

131      - 

C  M. 

297 

112    - 

113  M. 

307 

132      - 

L.  M. 

476 

L.  M. 

306 

C  M. 

477 

C  M. 

309 

133      - 

C.  M. 

313 

113  f  roper  T 

17 

B.  M. 

416 

L.  M. 

16 

122  M. 

417 

114    - 

L.  M. 

471 

134      - 

C  M. 

420 

115     - 

. 

46 

135  1  P. 

L.  M. 

494 

2d  M. 

613 

2  P. 

L.  M. 

467 

116  1  P. 

C  M. 

632 

C  M. 

47 

SP. 

C.  M. 

433 

136      - 

C  M. 

463 

117      - 

C  M. 

522 

146  M. 

469 

L.M. 

523 

L.  M 

77 

S.  M. 

524 

13S      - 

L.  M. 

1:4 

113  1  P. 

C  M. 

367 

139  1  P. 

L.M. 

10 

*  P. 

C.  M. 

634 

2  P. 

L.  M. 

56 

8  P. 

CM. 

479 

3  P. 

L   M. 

336 

4  P. 

C  M. 

444 

1  P. 

C  M. 

11 

S.  M. 

445 

2  P. 

C  M. 

57 

L.  M. 

446 

133  3  P. 

C  M. 

560 

119  IP. 

C  M. 

399 

141      - 

L.  M. 

575 

2  P. 

C  M. 

409  142      - 

C.  M. 

33 

IP, 

CM. 

3 

335 

143     - 

L.  M. 

368 

A  TABLE   OF  THE  PSALMS. 


144  1  P. 

C.  M. 

35'j 

L.  M. 

"53 

2  P. 

C.  M. 

G40 

S.  M. 

54 

3  P. 

C.  M. 

605 

149      • 

C.  M. 

407 

145      - 

L.  M. 

o 

150      - 

C.  M. 

45J 

1  P. 

C.  M. 

3 

8  P. 

C.  M. 

24 

Duxologies. 

3  P. 

C.  M. 

sa 

146      - 

L.  M. 

35 

1      - 

L.  M. 

696 

113  M. 

36 

o 

C.  M. 

702 

147  1  P. 

L.  M. 

76 

3      - 

C.  M. 

&9 

2  P. 

L.  M. 

584 

4      - 

S.  M. 

705 

C.  M. 

,3^.5 

5 

113  M. 

707 

14S       Proper  M. 

52 

6 

14c  M. 

711 

AN 

ARRANGEMENT  OF  THE  PSALMS, 
HYMNS  AND  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

OF    THE 

Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  D.  D. 

Including 

(what  no  other  volume  contains) 

ALL  HIS  HYMNS, 

With  wltich  the  Vacancies  in  the  First  Book  were  Jilted  up 
in  1786,  and  also  those  in  1793. 

NOW  COLLATED, 
WITH  EACH  OF  THE  DOCTOR'S  OWN  EDITIONS 

To  which,  arc  subjoined 

INDEXES, 

VERY  MUCH  ENLARGED, 
BOTH  OF 

SCRIPTURES  JXD  OF  SUBJECTS, 


BY  JOHN  RIPPON.  D.  D, 


PUBLISHED  AND  FOR  SALE  BY  DAVID  CLARK, 

NO.  118,  NORTH  FOURTH  STREET. 
1827. 


29 


PREFACE. 


IN  the  roll  of  pre-eminent  characters  which  have  attained  literary  fame 
and  transmitted  to  posterity  a  memory  embalmed  with  the  odours  of  gran 
tude,  the  Rev.  Dr.  Isaac  Watts  ranks  high.  It  was  the  eulogium  of  can- 
dour, at  the  demand  of  justice,  which  Dr.  Johnson  pronounced  when  he 
paid.  That  feic  persons  have  left  behind  such  purity  of  character,  or  such 
Attornments  of  laborious  piety.  Among  these,  good  men  without  number 
are  peculiarly  indebted  to  him  for  his  Psalms.  Hymns,  and  Spiritual  £ongs. 
What  denomination  of  Protestants,  to  whom  the  English  language  is  ver- 
nacular, can  we  hnd  either  at  home  or  abroad,  who  have  not  derived 
pious  edirication  from  these  inestimable  compositions  of  oorswec 
in  I-ravi-l  ?  Humble  cottages,  rustic  barns,  decent  meeting-houses,  and  ca- 
pacious tabernacles,  are  not  the  only  temples  which  have  been  made  vocal 
by  his  lavs,  or  whose  worshippers  soar  in  bis  songs :— their  inspiration  has 
It  under  the  vaulted  arch  of  many  a  Gothic  edifice;  while,  not 
1  and  Hopkins  only,  but  Tate,  Brady,  and  other  great  names, 
asjonally  resigned  the  honours  of  poetry,  and  of  praise.  Of  this, 
ated  Rev.  Mr.  James Hefvey,  in  1717,  is  a  pleasing 
specimen.  After  pronouncing  an  encomium  on  the  Doctor's  works,  as 
Huite  pattern  by  which  he  would  form  his  conduct  and  model  his 
style,  he  adds  :  :>  Among  other  of  your  edifying  compositions.  I  have  rea- 
son to  thank  you  for  your  sacred  songs,  which  I  have  introduced  into  the 
service  of  my  church  ;  so  that,  in  the  solemnities  of  the  sabbath,  and  in  a 
lecture  on  the  week-day,  your  muse  lights  up  the  incense  of  our  praise, 
and  furnishes  our  devotions  with  harmony."  This  charming  paragraph 
conveys  the  sentiments,  and  expresses  the  practice  of  many  an  evangeli- 
cal clergyman  belonging  to  the  national  establishment.  And  a  small  ac- 
quaintance  with  the  state  of  religion  in  our  native  country,  and  in  other 
lands,  induces  me  to  form  a  conjecture,  which  I  think  is  tar  within  the 
precincts  of  moderation,  that  througn  the  last  half  hundred  yean  more 
than  a  million  tongues  are,  even*  Lord's  day,  employed, 

:-  With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud," 

for  the  poetry  of  which,  they  are,  under  God,  indebted  to  his  distinguish- 
ed pen,  and  for  the  piety  of  them,  to  his  devotional  heart. 

Few.  however,  are  the  publications  which  have  been  printed  in  so 
shameful  a  manner.  The  most  costly  and  the  most  common  editions 
have  long  furnished  rca-ons  for  universal  complaint. 

Pasha  in  leed,  issued  from  the  press  under  a  vary  careful 

eye  ;  but  having  been  ;  as,  from  an  imperfect  edition,  it  re- 

tains mam  inaccuracies  of  its  original;  and  will  always  be  distinguished 
by  an  accident— I  mean  the  omission  of  a  whole  verse  in  the  91at  Hymn 
of  the  second  book. 

Wayland's  edition  at  length  followed,  and  then  several  others;  butthey 
careruii".  |  st  of  the  false  readings,  and  created  others.    One 

edition  appeared,  in  which  the  lines  were  transposed;  other  editions  pur- 
$e?*!v  altered  the  stanzas,  snd  destroyed  all  sense.    A  small  copy  was 


XXX  PREFACE. 

published  without  any  one  Title  to  either  of  the  Hymns  or  Psalms,  and 
m  deprived  the  public  of  many  hundred  lines.  Other  editions  went  tar 
thcr  yet,  and,  retaining  the  titles,  omitted  all  the  Index  of  Scripture-,  and 
all  the  Index  of  Subjects.  Several  of  the  editions  published  by  the  book- 
sellers themselves  have  from  four  to  five  hundred  considerable  errors — 
and,  after  a  careful  perusal  of  one  of  their  editions,  which  does  not  ap- 
pear to  be  inferior  to  several  of  the  rest,  I  can  scarcely  find  two  correct 
pages  following  each  other,  either  in  the  Hymns  or  Psalms,  unless  an  ex 
ception  be  made  in  the  title  page,  and  the  blank  page  at  the  back  of  it. 

Two  or  three  of  the  latest  editions  of  this  work,  and  of  neat  appear- 
ance, have  been  introduced  to  the  public,  as  "  repairers  of  the  breach" — 
purporting  to  be  printed  verbatim,  or  extremely  corrrect,  from  a  standard 
copy.  The  principle  on  which  these  were  published  is  a  fundamental 
error ;  for,  after  pursuing  an  acquaintance  with  all  Dr.  Watts's  editions  of 
his  Hymns  and  Psalms,  occasionally  ever  since  1778,  when  Pasham's  vo- 
lume was  published,  I  am,  in  some  measure,  prepared  to  assert.  That 
whoever  really  prints  verbatim,  from  any  one  copy  of  Dr.  Watts's  Hymns 
or  Psalms,  will  never  give  Am  text.  However,  I  have  collated  one  of  these 
latest  editions,  and  was  surprised  to  find,  that  though  it  is  announced  as 
printed  from  one  of  the  Doctor's  most  approved  copies,  it  has  not  only 
the  misprints,  which,  I  suppose,  are  almost  unavoidable  in  all  books,  but 
it  is  Intentionally  made  to  differ  from  every  one  of  Dr.  Watts's  own 
editions,  in  more  than  an  hundred  and  fifty  places,  without  any  intima- 
tion of  it  to  the  reader. 

A  genuine  edition,  therefore,  of  this  useful  work,  which  is  a  professed 
object  of  the  present  undertaking,  cannot  be  unacceptable  to  the  religious 
public. 

HISTORY  OF  THE  HYMNS. 

It  may  be  proper  to  observe,  that  the  volume  of  Hymns  and  Spiritual 
Songs,  first  printed  in  the  year  1707,  contained  only  78  Hymns  in  the  first 
book;  110  in  the  second;  and  22  Hymns,  with  12  Doxologies,  in  the  third 
book.  A  Supplement  to  the  first  edition  was  published  in  1709,  by  which 
the  Hymns  in  the  first  book  were  increased  from  78  to  150,  in  the  second 
from  110  to  170,  and  in  the  third  from  22  to  25,  besides  the  addition  of 
three  Doxologies,  and  of  four  other  pieces,  entitled  Hosannas,  or,  Saloa 
lion  ascribed  to  Christ.  These  auxiliaries  were  highly  interesting,  and  of 
i^reat  merit.  But  the  addition  of  so  many  Hymns  to  amultitude  of  others, 
all  of  which  were  of  heterogeneous  association,  will  sufficiently  account 
for  the  want  of  method  through  the  whole  volume. 

At  the  publication  of  the  Supplement,  it  was  too  late  to  educe  order  out 
of  confusion,  or  to  graft  the  scion  of  metliod  on  the  stock  of  irregularity. 
The  erections  in  the  first  streets  of  the  city  having  derived  their  situation 
from  accident,  the  accession  of  new  ones  only  lengthened  the  labyrinth. 

The  Doctor,  unhappily,  opens  his  first  book  with  the  Apocalypse,  and 
nearly  concludes  it  with  hymns  on  Isaiah.  Or,  if  we  compare  the  first 
and  second  book  together,  it  will  be  seen  that  the  first  book  begins  with 
the  Revelation,  celebrating  the  Death  of  Christ,  and  the  Day  of  Judg- 
ment ;  and  that  some  of  the  last  hymns  in  the  second  book  are  composed 
on  the  book  of  Job,  and  one  of  them  on  the  first  chapter  of  Genesis,  with 
this  very  title,  "The  Creation  of  the  World." 

These  things  considered,  it  will  be  generally  admitted,  that  whatever 
arrangement  Is  given  to  the  Hymns  will  be  likely  to  place  some  of  them, 
at  least,  in  a  situation  (very  way  preferable  to  that  which  they  hold  at 
present 


PREFACE.  XXX! 

-XABLEXESS  OF  ARRANGE:: 

■f;.  mil?  in  the fini  .;!ar  portions  of 

Scripture."  and  therefore  obtained  a  book  for  themselves ;  but  t: 
;•  he  might  have  ap; 

thod  had"  appeared  to  him  to  ban 

r.nd  the  second 
admitted  01  ;  oto  one  book :  to 

in  the  first  and  third  lis  - 

objection,  beins  seldom  observed  by  one  plain  christian  in  a 
I  in  our  public 

! 

- 

conjecture,  that  it  must  be  in 

.1  their  union.     And  - 
second  I  al  suujeets.  m 

e  fonned  one  book :  for  the 

hem,  because  it  ah 
of  ••  paraphra- 
■ 

]  the  everlasting  en:  i 
turning  back-vv?  m  an  article  is  izfc.  first 

I    -     [     : 

id  have 
been  pla: 
superseded  the  necessity  of  an  I 

-in,  this 
grand  objection.  u  That  the  Doctor  has  judi-:io-i=Iy  place:  : 
third  book,  the  Hymn? 

advantage  of  which  our  pastors  constantly  experience,  especially  at  the 
administration  of  that  sacred  ordinaj  .maybe 

to  in  a  raomen'  ?.id  of  first  Jin 

X  fair  objection,  and  I  conai  I  \ 
a*</rea-  pper  should  I: : 

and  rem 

advanta_  unnaturally  a 

B  ipper,  I  cannot  be  the 
herald  of  infor:.  intelligent  in  - 

application  to  every  other  sol  from  one  end  to 

It  is  on  this  p  >  made,  including  the 

IXTER3PERSI0X  OF  THE  PS  ALMS  AMONG  THE  HYMNS. 

Her*-  lend: 

1.  In 
Dr.  Watb 

And  he  h.-  rich  are 

mention  irlvthe 


&XlU  PREFACE. 

pressive  of  disapprobation,  but  to  state  a  fact.  Transposition,  abridge- 
ment, and  omission,  were  essentials  of  h;s  plan,  without  which  he  could 
not  have  executed  it.  They  do  not  imply  defect^  they  are  attributed  to 
design.  But  it  the  Doctor's  Work  had  been  a  close  translation  of  all  the 
Psalms,  and  a  regular  paraphrase  of  every  verse  of  the  sacred  original,  as 
the  publications  of  several  persons  have  professed  to  be,  the  necessity  of 
arranging  them  among  the  Hymns  might  never  have  occurred  to  any 
person. 

'2.  The  many  titles,  and  very  different  subjects  which  are  given  in  the 
same  Psalm,  seem  to  require  a  separation  into  distinct  sections  as  much  as 
the  Hymns  on  tbe  Lord's  Supper,  or  tbose  on  Solomon's  Song.  Examine 
only  a  part  of  the  titles  belonging  to  a  few  pf  the  Psalms,  and  this  will 
appear.  Over  the  Kith  Psalm  the  Doctor  has  justly  placed  these  different, 
if  not  unconnected  heads.  Saints  ths  best  Company — Christ's  Ml-suf- 
Jiciency — Support  and  Counsel  from  God  without  Merit — The  Death  and 
Resurrection  of  Christ.  As  great  a  diversity  may  be  seen  in  the  titles  of 
the  107th  Psalm:  Israel  led  to  Canaan  and  Christians  to  Heaven — Cor- 
rection for  Sin — A  Psalm  for  the  Glutton  and  Drunkard— The  Mariner's 
Psalm— Colonies  planted.  The  144th  Psalm  also  might  be  produced  as 
an  instance,  with  many  more,  whose  parts  seem  to  have  but  little  if  any 
necessary  connexion  ;  nor  will  their  being  called  Psalm  10th,  107th,  or  by 
any  other  single  number,  give  them  unity  of  subjects,  or  produce  any  re- 
lation either  just  or  natural  between  them. 

3.  There  can  be  nothing  improper  in  the  interspersion  of  the  Psalms 
among  the  Hymns,  because  many  of  the  Psalms  are  already  mingled  with 
them,  and  have  been  so  from  tire  beginning.  This  probably  ha*  escaped 
the  observation  of  most  persons:  but  if  Dr  Watts's  index  of  Scriptures, 
and  my  enlarged  one,  be  consulted,  as  well  as  the  titles  of  the  rirst  and 
second  book  of  the  Hymns,  it  will  be  seen  that  there  are  more  pieces 
among  the  Hymns,  which  are  composed  from  the  Psalms,  than  there  are 
either  from  Matthew  or  Mark,  Luke  or  John,  or  from  the  important  epistle 
to  the  Hebrews.  If  therefore  it  was  not  conceived  to  be  a  matter  of  com- 
plaint, through  the  last  century,  that  so  many  of  the  Psalms  were  inserted 
and  left  among  the  Hymns,  I  hope  the  present  distribution  of  all  of  them 
among  their  fellows  will  give  no  just  otience,  as  it  only  causes  kindred 
subjects  to  fill  the  ranks  of  order,  and  like  so  many  bretlirtn,  with  fraternal 
amity,  to  dwell  together  in  unity. 

ADDITIONAL  HYMNS  IN  THIS  EDITION. 

It  is  well  known  that  Dr.  Watts,  in  his  second  edition  of  the  Hymns,  left 
out  many  of  the  Psalms,  intending  to  introduce  them  in  his  Psalm-book, 
as  he  did,  with  slight  alterations,  in  the  vear  1719. 

From  this  cause;  Hymns,  4,  22,  23,  31,  33,  34,  35,  36,  37,  38,  43,  44,  46, 
47,  are  not  to  be  found  either  in  the  second  edition,  or  in  any  other  pub- 
lished in  the  Doctor's  time,  or  for  many  years  after.  This  is  the  more 
surprising,  as  the  vacuum  might  so  easily  have  been  filled  from  the  va 
rious  treasures  with  which,  at  length,  he  had  favoured  the  public.  All 
these  deficiencies,  however,  were  made  good  in  the  year  17815,  by  Hymns 
taken  from  Dr.  Watts's  Works  alone,  and  chiefly  from  his  Lyric  Poem? 
and  Miscellanies.  Two  or  three  persons,  Whose  names  were  not  men-  ' 
tioned  at  the  time,  united  in  making  the  little,  selection,  and  to  encourage 
the  editions.  The  disinterested  part  I  took  in  that  service  I  shall  never 
regret,  unless  it  be  proper  to  regret  the  happiness  of  aiding  a  corrcttcd 
work,  whose  enlargements  have  been  every  where  acceptable,  and  of  j 
which,  I  think,  there  have  been  published  in  all,  and  most  of  them  at  o  \ 


PREFACE.  XXX1U 

moderate  price  foi  the  poor,  about  One  Hundred  and  Forty  Thousand 

sred  edition  roused  certain  persons ; 

[led  before,  of  which  it 

mined  to  perform  the 

>k  their  materials  fiom  the  Hymns 

with  Dr.YVatts's  Sermons  usand 

1 7i*3.     The  edition  was  partly  encouraged  by  the 

r  promoting  religious  knowledge  among  the  poor;  it  was 

irlysold.    The  number  therefore  of  intelli- 

!is.  at  this  time,  must  be  very  small,  who  are  pleased  with  the 

-  of  the  early  editions. 

But  til  ate,  in  common  with  all  improved  editions  of  a 

vork.  though  they  were  acceptable  to  persons  who  possessed  them,  occa- 

-ioiKd  dissatisfaction  to  many.     Their  old  editions  did  not  contain  the 

.  Inch  wen-  from  time  to  time  parcelled  out  in  public  service.    And 

when  the  vaca  Hymns,  the  complaint 

■  le  found  fault  with  the  Hymns  which  were  m- 

I  the  djfcraU 

.    lie  same  congregations,  confusion 

ly  followed.  .  xpiently  giv<  n  out  was  not  to  be 

'bund  in  the  old  edition  ting  still  thai  * 

I 

ace,  it  was  nal  :  them     To  gratify 

.  enl,  in  futon  match  as 

•  the  supplementary  Hymns  which  are  to  be  found  in 

'  O,  and 

which  have  been  well  received  in  7  1  Id  have 

it  inattention— and  it  must  have  been  mu  linal  not 

to  have  inserted  were  published  in  178*3,  arid  which,  since 

iliat  time.  have,  in  some  m     -  i  the  sanction  of  at  least  one 

Hundred  and  forty  thousand  persons. 

ENLARGED  INDEXES 

In  proportion  to  the  interesting  and  various  contents  of  any  volume 
'  suitable  tables  of  referent 

lportant  publication  ;  and  the 
ssaryiu  such  Hymn  Books  as  arc  used  constaj 

Tiv'day 
any  dia 
il>  urns  or  Psalms  contained.     But  it 
ler  of  regret  for  many  years,  that  his  Indexes  are 
It  would  seem  a  report  tit  for  the  catalogue  of  inert 
has  not  posted  so  much  --.    But 

I  to  add.  that  bis 
not  the  ! 
Joshua. .' 

ri  than 
yne  half  of  the  Old  Testament  in  succession  is  pass  stroke. 

it  has  he  made  quite  an  120  references. 
Try  to  add.  that  the    .  ::ke  the 

table  of  scriptu r  ive.    The  v    rO  yd;  the 

>»  of  Christ,  and  an  hundred  other  subjects  of  perpetual  recur- 
rence in  the  christian  ministry,  are  not  to  be  found  either  in  the  Ind-A  of 


XXXlV  PKRIACE. 

the  Hymns  or  of  the  Psalms,  though  so  many  of  both  are  compovd  on 
these  interesting  topics.     1  cannot  therefore  but  hope  that  the  I  u 
sion  which  tfl  riptures  has  received,  and  th 

ment  of  the  two  labia  of  words  a;   .  v  indud~ed 

taction  to  my  fellow  labourers  in  town  and 
country,  and  also  to  their  m  •  -apart  of 

public  worship— smells:  the  praiaea  <>f  (;f>d.  Bur  1  do  not  flatter  mvself 
with  an  assurance  that  these  enlarged  tables  inciu  and  word 

that  tuny  be  looked  for.     Vet,  on  b,  ing  used.  I  tn  a  t;»pear  to 

be  but  tew  sciiprures  or  subjects  contained  in  t;  •  Psalms, 

which  are  not  to  be  met  with  in  the  Indexes.  Arid' I  am  Bare,  no  in- 
genuous person  will  complain  at  not  rinding  in  the  laiter  what  is  not 
included  in  the  former. 

DOUBLE  NUMBERS  TO  THE  HYMNS  AND  PSALMS. 

I  feel  great  pleasure  in  havfa  .1  numbers  as  well  as  the  new 

to  the  Hymns  and  Psalms  By  this  method  the  poor  keep  the  books  they 
have,  and  every  volume  of  the  former  edition?  retains  its  place;  while  the 
minister  and  clerk  are  hereby  enabled  to  give  out  the  old  number  or  the 
new  according  to  discretion.    But  1  apprehend  v  w  sientioa 

both  of  them ;  the  old  Number  first,  and  then  the  page  of  the  M 
thus 

147th  Hymn  of  the  second  book — 

55lhpage  of  the  Arrangement ;  or  only  p.  5o. 

OBJECTION. 

M  If  Dr.  Watts  himself  did  not  rill  up  the  vacancies  in  the  first  book, 
nor  arrange  the  Hymns  and  Psalms,  no  other  person  should  have  done 
it."  It  is  true  that  the  excellent  man  did  not  introduce  the  supplemen- 
tary Hymns.  And  it  is  true  that  he  did  not  correct  the  errata  of  hi3 
tables,  but  suffered  them  to  remain  through  all  the  editions  pul 
his  life  time  from  the  first  to  the  last.  And  it  is  a'so  true  that  he  did  not 
rill  up  his  indexes,  but  left  the  table  of  scriptures  without  inserting  one  text 
from  Genesis  to  Job.  And  it  is  moreover  true  that  he  did  not  enlarge  his 
table  of  subjects,  which  is  one  of  the  most  incomplete  ever  annexed  to  a 
work  of  incalculable  benefit — 

But  will  any  considerate  man — any  genuine  friend  of  Dr.  Watts's 
Hymns  and  Psalms,  say.  that  because  the  Doctor  never  corrected  those 
errors,  and  never  improved  tiiese  indexes,  therefore  no  one  else  should  do 
it?  Such  a  declaration  is  not  to  be  read  in  the  page  of  reason,  nor  to  be 
heard,  but  from  the  lips  of  distraction,  or  in  the  regions  of  lunacy. 

As  to  the  introduction  of  Hymns  to  fill  up  the  deficiencies  in  the  first 
book,  the  general  voice  has  given  it  an  indelible  imprimatur 

Respecting  enlarged  Indexes  of  Scriptures  and  of  Subjects,  it  may  suffice 
to  say,  that  if  there  be  any  need  at  all  of  Indexes,  then  the  more  complete 
they  are  the  better. 

And  as  to  the  arranging  of  the  whole  into  Chapters  of  United  Subjects, 
I  could  almost  persuade  myself,  that  if  it  had  early  enough  occurred  to 
the  Doctor  himself,  he  would  in  ail  probability  have  approved  of  it.  J 
judge  so  for  two  reai 

1.  Because  he  has  given  examples  of  ir  in  the  work  itself,  and  justified 
the  plan  in  several  instances.  He  lias  wisely  placed,  in  distinct  sections, 
(1.)  The  Hvmns  on  Solomon  rhose  on  the  Lord's  Supper. 

C3.)  The  Songs  to  the  Blessed  Trinity  :  an-'. 


PREFACE.  XXXV 

istinct  brandies  of  a  beautiful  tree  hangout  their  fruits  to  full 
.1  we  gather  without  9earch  or  difficulty.    But  the  other  cluster- 
gathered,  untasted,  being  hiddeu  behind  the, 
i  the  thicket.     To  have  been  consistent  therefore 
>uld  have  distributed  the  whole  work  into 
But  by  setting  the  example  in  several  chapters, 
limed  he  has  sanctioned  the  analysis  of  every  part  of  the  work. 
-2    1  am  strengthened   in  my  persuasion  that  an  arrangement  of  the 
Hymns  and  Psalms  would  have  met  the  approbation  or  Dr.  Watts  him- 
self; because  the  plan  has  been  so  generally  approved  by  many  of  his 
•  admirers.     It  is  only  the  acknowledgment  of  a  drbt  of  eratitude 
le  first  characters  among  ihe  Protestant  Dissenters 
n  tunced  a  flattering  opinion  on  the  d^sijn — the  \oice  lias  been 
beard  with  pleasure ;  but  it  has  also  created  a  proportioned  anxiety  to 
ution  of  the  Work  not  altogether  unworthy  of  the  respect 
and  patronage  of  competent  judges, 

CONCLUSION. 

I  feel  myself  constrained  by  inclination  and  duty  to  make  my  very 
grateful  acknowledgements  to  several  brethren,  who  nave  in  different 
ways  encouraged  this  publication:  particularly  to  the  Rev.  >Ir.  Timothy 
Thomas,  for  his  suggestions  concerning  the  plan ;  and  to  the  Rev.  Mr. 
Collins  for  hi-  assistance  in  the  Index  of  Scriptures.  I  have  also  availed 
myself  of  tiie  hints  of  many  other  respectable  Ministers.  But,  if  after 
the  attempts  which  have  been  made  to  restore  Dr.  Watts' s  genuine  text, 
by  a  collation  of  copies:  to  remove  the  encumbrance  of  first."  second,  and 
third  book;  to  reduce  all  the  tables  of  first  lines  of  scriptures,  and  of  sub- 
feacfa  :  and  to  give  facility  to  the  use  of  every  part  of  the 
Work  ;  I  say.  if  ttempts  any  persons  of  peculiar  discernment 

perceive  that  a  more  uista.it  route  is  the  nearest  way  to  the  object  of  their 
wishes,  I  am  not  cartful  to  deprive  them  of  any  gratification. 

Finally,  I  cannot  terminate  these  prefatory  remarks  without  adding, 
That  I  have  found  the  duty  which  I  assigned  myself  arduous,  far  beyond 
my  early  expectations.  At  its  commencement  I  was  introduced  into  a 
capacious  plain,  overspread  with  glittering  armies.  The  hosts  of  beauty 
and  of  brilliance  appeared 

il  All  arm'd.  all  ardent  for  the  foe," 

but  they  were  scattered,  and  few  had  rallied  round  any  standard.  Thus 
situated.  I  was  neither  insensible  to  the  hazard,  nor  unambitious  of  the 
honour  of  marshalling  the  legions.  If  I  had  possessed  the  requisite  ar- 
dour or  skill,  both  should  have  been  devoted,  with  nil  cheerfulness,  to 
lead  the  van.  to  form  the  centre,  and  to  bring  up  the  rear.  This  I  have 
attempted.  And  I  am  free  again  to  profess,  as  I  did  some  years  since 
in  my  Selection  of  Hymns,  from  which  I  have  copied  the  method  of  this 
.lent,  that  I  have  done  my  best.  And  if  the  Hymns  and  Psalms, 
Which  the  Doctor  esteemed  "the  greatest  work  that  "ever  he  published 
for  the  use  of  the  churches,1'  are.  by  any  attentions  of  mine  rendered  in 
the  smallest  degree  more  acceptable  and  useful  in  the  assemblies  of  Sion, 
or  to  tne  weakest  believer  on  earth,  I  shall  attribute  my  humble  efforts  to 
the  kind  interpositions  of  Providence,  enroll  the  success  in  the  cata- 
logue of  distinguished  felicities,  and  endeavour  sincerely  to  consecrate 
the  service  and  the  reward,  on  cite  high  altar  of  praise,  to  the  God  of  all 
grace,  the  Father,  the  Son.  and  the  Holv  Spirit.    To  his  Peculiar  Bfea* 


aXXVI  PRE  J 

ing;  to  the  candour  of  my  reverend  brethren  in  the  ministry;  and  to  (he 

patronage  of  my  felloe  I  humbly  commit  tta  V 

main,  with  increasing  afiection  to  aU  who  love  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ii 

sincerity, 

Their  brother  and  servant  in  the  Gospel, 

JOHN  RIPPON. 

*V<7.  11,  Orange  Road^  Southicark. 


Dr.  WATTS's 
PSALMS  and  HYMNS. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

-,  (Psalm  96.     As  the  1 13th  Psalm.) 

j-  rod  of  the  Gentiles. 

1  T  ET  ah  icir  voice?  raise 

-■-J     T.'  nn|  bn  of  praise, 

To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name'; 

His  glory  let  the  heathens  know, 

His  wonders  to  I 
And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim. 

2  The  heathens  know  thy  glory.  Lord  ; 
The  wondering"  nations  read  thy  word, 

But  here  Jehovah's  name  is  known  : 
Our  worship  shall  no  more  be  paid 
T<   rods  which  mortal  hands  have  made  : 

Our  Maker  is  our  God  alone. 

S  He  fram'd  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky. 
He  made  thf  Ids  on  high, 

And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there : 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  h_ 
His  beauties  how  divinely  bright ! 

His  temple  how  divinely  fair  ! 
4  Come  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power, 

And  barbarous  nations  fear  his  name  ; 
Then  shall  the  race  of  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  holiness. 

And  in  his  courts  his  grace  proclaim. 

O  (Psalm  145.     L.  tit.) 

*"•  greatness  of  God. 

\  ]\TV  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 

-*■"-■•     Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days ; 

Thy  STace  employ  my  humble  tongue" 

Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 
■2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 

Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear; 

And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 

New  works  of  dutv  done  for  * 
4 


3  PERFECTIONS 

3  Thy  truth  and  justice  I'll  proclaim  : 
Thy  bounty  flows,  an  endless  stream, 
Thy  mercy  swift,  thine  anger  slow, 
But  dreadful  to  the  stubborn  foe. 

4  Thy  works  with  sovereign  dory  shine. 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine  ; 

Let  every  realm  with  joy  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honour  of  thy  name. 

5  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  labour  of  their  tongue. 

6  But  who  can  speak  thy  wond'rous  deeds  ! 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds! 
Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways ! 

Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise ! 

Q    (Psalm  145,  v.  1—7,  11—13.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 
•*"  The  Greatness  of  God, 

1  T  ONG  as  Hive  I'll  bless  thy  name, 
*-^  My  King)  my  God  of  love  ; 

My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  power  unknown, 

And  let  his  praise  be  creat : 
I'll  sing  the  honours  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue  : 

And  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  that  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 

And  children  learn  thy  ways ; 

Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 

And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

5  Thy  glorious  deeds  of  ancient  date 

Shall  through  the  world  be  known; 
Thine  arm  of  power,  thy  heavenly  state, 
With  public  splendour  shown. 

6  The  world  is  manag'd  by  thy  hands, 

Thy  saints  arc  nil  d  by  love ; 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

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OF  GOD.  4,  5 

j  (Hymn  26.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

God  invisible. 
J    F  ORD,  we  are  blind,  we  mortals  blind, 
L*    We  ean't  behold  thy  bright  abode; 
0  'u<  beyond  a  creature-mind 
To  glance  a  thought  halfway  to  God. 

2  Infinite  leagues  beyond  the  sky 
The  Great  Eternal  reigns  alone, 
Where  neither  wings  nor  souls  can  fly, 
Nor  angels  climb  the  topless  throne. 

3  The  Lord  of  Glory  builds  his  seat 
Of  gems  insufferably  bright, 

And  lays  beneath  his  sacred  feet 
Substantial  beams  of  gloomy  night. 

I  lorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 
Look  through,  and  cheer  us  from  above.; 
Beyond  our  praise  thy  grandeur  flies, 
Yet  we  adore,  and  yet  we  love. 

5  (Hvmn  17.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

Gotfs  Eternity. 

1  "O ISE,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground, 
-■-*'   Stretch  all  thy  thoughts  abroad, 

And  rouse  up  every  tuneful  sound 
To  praise  th'  eternal  God. 

2  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spread 

Jehovah  fill'd  his  throne  ; 
Or  Adam  form'd,  or  angels  made, 
The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 

3  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease, 

But  still  maintain  their  prime  ; 
Eternity's  his  dwelling  place, 
And  ever  is  his  time. 

4  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes  flow, 

The  present  and  the  past, 

He  fills  his  own  immortal  now, 

And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

5  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  too, 

And  vast  destruction  come  ! 
The  creatures — look,  how  old  they  grow, 
And  wait  their  fiery  doom  ! 

6  Well,  let  the  sea  shrink  all  away, 

And  flame  melt  down  the  skies, 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day, 
When  th'  old  creation  dies. 
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6,  7  PERFECTIONS 

(J%  (Hymn  67.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

Goal's  ettrnal  Dominion. 

1  f^REAT  God,  how  infinite  art  thou! 
^-*   What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  raee  of  creatures  bow 

And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

fire  seas  or  stars  were  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living-  God 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey, 

From  the  formation  of  the  sky 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Eternity  with  all  its  years 

Stands  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears, 
Great  God,  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn. 

And  vex'd  with  trifling  cares : 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturb'd  affairs. 

6  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

7#      (Psalm  93.  1st  M.  As  the  100th  Psalm. ) 
The  Eternal  and  Sovereign  God. 

1  JEHOVAH  reigns:  he  dwells  in  light, 
**    Girded  with  majesty  and  might: 
The  world  created  by  his  hands 

Still  on  its  first  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made, 
Or  had  its  first  foundations  laid, 

Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Thyself  the  ever-living  God. 

3  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  ribe, 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies  ; 
Vain  floods  that  aim  their  rage  so  high  ! 
At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  For  ever  shall  thy  throne  endure  ; 
Thy  promise  stand-  for  ever  sure  ; 
And  everlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  thy  grace. 

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OF    GOD.  8,  9 

Q      (Psalm  93.  2d  M.  As  the  old  50th  Psalm.) 

J  ^THIE  Lord  of  glory  reigns,  he  reisrnsoi; 
-■-    I  igthandm^ 

I  uidc  creat"  ind, 

Biu  his  hand: 

Lone-"  _  an  creation, 

And  his  own  Godhead  i=  the  nrm  foundation. 

2  God  is  tif  eternal  Kins: :  Thy  toes  in  vain 

K  use  their  rebellions  to  confound  thy  reign  : 
In  vain  tne  storms,  in  vain  the  floods  arise, 
And  roar  and  toss  their  waves  against  the  skies; 
Foaming1  at  heaven,  they  rasre  with  wild  com- 
motion, [ocean. 
But  heav'n's   high   arches  scorn  the   swelling 

3  Ye  tempests  racre  no  more  ;  ye  floods  be  still ; 
And  the  mad  world  rabm  la  will ; 
Built  on  his  truth  his  church  must  ever  stand ; 
Firm  are  his  promises,  and  strong  ris  hand  : 
See  im, 
Bow  at  his  footstool,  and  with  fear  adore  him. 

9      (Psalm  93.  3d  II  As  the  old  tS9d  Psalm. ) 
The  same, 

1  HP  HE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
-■-     And  roval  state  maintains, 

His  head  with  awful  glories  crown'd  ; 

Array'd  in  robes  c: 

Begirt  with 
And  rays  of  majesty  around^ 

2  Upheld  by  thy  comn. 

The  world  secure!;,  stands  ; 
And  skies  and  star  .ord : 

Thy  throne  was  fix'd  on  high 

Before  the  starry  sky ; 
Eternal  is  t  Lord. 

3  In  vain  the  noisy  crowd, 
Like  billows  fierce  and  loud, 

Ire  rag-e  and  roar  : 
a,  with  angry 
irly  nation: ?  t 
And  dashnke  waves  against  the  shore. 

4  Let  iloods  and  nation- 
And  all  then 

Let  swelling  tide i  star; 

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10  PERFECTIONS 

The  terrors  of  thy  frown 

Shall  beat  their  madness  down  ; 
Thy  throne  for  ever  stands  on  Jiigh. 
5      Thy  promises  are  true, 

Thy  grace  is  ever  new  ; 
There  iix'd  thy  church  shall  ne'er  remove  : 

Thy  saints  with  holy  fear 

Shall  in  thy  courts  appear, 
And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 

]Q.         (rsalm  139.  1st  part.  L.  M.) 
The  rfll-seeing  God. 

1  T  ORD  thou  hast  search'd  and  seen  me  thro' 
■"  Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  view 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  llesh  with  all  their  powers 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 

He  knows  the  words  T  mean  to  speak 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  "Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand : 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 
%  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great ! 

What  large  extent !  what  lofty  height ! 

My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 

Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 
h  '  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast. 

1  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ! 

*  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 

1  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there.' 

PAUSE  L 

<3  Could  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love, 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  presence  shun. 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run? 

',  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  flight, 
'Tis  there  thou  dwell'st  enthron'd  in  light ; 
Or  dive  to  hell,  there  vengeance  reigns, 
And  Satan  groans  beneath  thy  chains. 

3  If  mounted  on  a  morning  ray, 
I  fly  beyond  the  western  sea, 
Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive. 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

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11 


9  Or  should  I  try  I  sight 

Ling  veil  of  i 

Woold  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

10  {0  may  these  tl  <  sa  my  breast, 

'  Nor  h  t  my  weaker  pass 

4  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there.1 

PAUSE  II. 
i  1  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise. 

No  screen  from  thy  all*sc  arching  eyes ; 

Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  foes  as  seen 
Through  midnight-shades  as  blazing  noon. 

12  Midnight  and  noon  in  this  agree, 
Great  God,  they're  both  alike  to  thee; 
Not  death  can  hide  what  God  will  spy, 
And  hell  lies  naked  to  his  eye. 

13  4  0  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast. 
'Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  1  n 

'Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
*  Cuiisent  to  sin,  tor  God  is  there.' 

|  I  f  (Psalm  139.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

God  is  eviry- where. 

I   TN  all  mv  va<t  concerns  with  thee 
-■-In  vain  my  son]  would  try 

on  thy  presence,  Lord,  orllee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

all-surrounding  sight  surveys 
My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 
3  Mv  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord 
Before  they're  iorm'd  within; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean, 
i  0  wond'roas  knowledge,  deep  and  high  ! 
-•can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 
5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
^ecur'd  bv  sovereign  li 


12  PERFECTIONS 

PAUSE. 

6  Lord,  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire, 

Forgotten  and  unknown  .' 
In  hell  tiit  v  meet  thy  dreadful  fire, 
In  heaven  thy  glorious  throne. 

7  Should  I  suppress  my  vital  breath 

To  'scape  the  wrath  divine, 
Thy  voice  would  break  the  bars  of  death, 
And  make  the  grave  redirn. 

5  If  wine'd  with  beams  of  morning-light, 

1  fly  beyond  the  west, 
Thy  hand  which  must  support  my  flight, 
Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 

9  If  o'er  my  =ins  I  think  to  draw 

The  curtains  of  the  night, 
Those  flaming  eyes  that  guard  thy  law 
Would  turn  the  shades  to  light 

10  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight-hour, 

Are  both  alike  to  tnee  : 
O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  power 
From  which  I  cannot  flee  ! 
J 2.  (Hymn  80.  B.  2.  S.  M.) 

GocVs  aicful  Power  and  Goodness. 

1  f\  THE  almighty  Lord! 

*^  How  matchless  is  his  power  ! 
Tremble,  O  earth,  beneath  his  word, 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

2  Let  proud  imperious  kings 
Bow  low  before  his  throne, 

Croucli  to  his  feet,  ye  haughty  things, 
Or  he  shall  tread  you  down. 

3  Above  the  skies  he  reigns, 
And  with  amazing  blows 

He  deals  unsuffcrable  pains 
On  his  rebellious  foes. 

4  Yet,  everlasting  God, 

We  love  to  speak  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  sceptre's  equal  to  thy  rod, 

The  sceptre  of  thy  grace. 
b      The  arms  of  mighty  love 

Defend  our  Sion  well, 
And  heavenly  mercy  walls  us  round 

From  Babylon  and  Hell. 

6  Salvation  to  the  King 
That  sits  onthron'd  above ; 

to 


OF   GOD.  13,    14 

Thus  we  adore  the  God  of  might, 
And  bless  die  God  of  love. 

i  •}  (Psalm  66.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

Governing  Power  and  Goodness ;  or,  our 
Graces  tried  by  Affliction. 

1  £JING,  all  venations,  to  the  Lord, 
^  Sing  with  a  joyful  noise  ; 
With  melody  of  sound  record 
His  honours,  and  your  joys. 
•2  Say  to  the  power  that  shakes  the  sky 
j  How  terrible  art  thou  ! 
'Sinners  before  thy  presence  fly, 
1  Or  at  thy  feet  they  bow.' 

3  [Come,  see  the  wonders  of  our  God, 

How  glorious  are  his  ways  ! 
In  ^^es'  hand  he  puts  his  rod, 
And  cleaves  the  frighted  seas. 

4  He  made  the  ebbing  channel  dry, 

While  Israel  pass'd  the  flood  ; 
There  did  the  church  begin  their  joy, 
And  triumph  in  their  God.] 

5  He  roles  bj  hifi  resistless  might : 

Will  rebel-mortals  dare 
Provoke  th'  Eternal  to  the  fight, 
And  tempt  that  dreadful  war  ? 

6  G  bless  our  God,  and  never  cease ; 

Ye  saints,  fulfil  his  praise  ; 
He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace, 
And  guides  our  doubtful  ways. 

7  Lord,  thou  hast  prov'd  our  suffering  souls, 

To  make  our  graces  shine  ; 
So  silver  bears  the  burning  coals 
The  metal  to  refine. 

S  Through  wat'ry  deeps  and  fiery  ways 
We  a  arch  at  thy  command," 
Led  to  possess  the  pronuVd  place 
By  thine  unerring  hand. 

J4#  (Psalm  33.  -2d  Part.  C.  M.) 

Creatures  vain:  rnvd  God  all- sufficient, 

1  T>LEST  i*  the  natioi   where  the  Lord 
■*-*  Hath  fix'd  his  gracious  throne  ; 
Where  he  reveals  his  heavenly  word, 
And  calls  their  tribes  his  own. 
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15  PERFECTIONS 

2  His  eye,  with  infinite  survey, 

Does  the  whole  world  benold  : 
He  f'orm'd  us  all  of  equal  clay, 
And  knows  our  feeble  mould. 

3  Kings  are  not  rescued  by  the  force 

Of  armies  from  the  grave; 
Nor  speed,  nor  courage  of  a  horse 
Can  the  bold  rider  save. 

4  Vain  is  the  strength  of  beasts  or  men 

To  hope  for  safety  thence ; 

But  holy  souls  from  God  obtain 

A  strong  and  sure  defence. 

5  God  is  their  fear,  and  God  their  trust ; 

When  plagues  or  famine  spread, 
His  watchful  eye  secures  the  just 
Amongst  ten  thousand  dead. 

6  Lord,  let  our  hearts  in  thee  rejoice, 

And  bless  us  from  thy  throne  ; 
For  we  have  made  thy  word  our  choice, 
And  trust  thy  grace  alone. 
1 5#     (Psalm  33.  2d  Part.  As  the  113th  Psalm.) 

Creatures  vain^  and  God  all-sufficient, 
\  C\  HAPPY  nation  where  the  Lord 
"  Reveals  the  treasure  of  his  word, 

And  builds  his  church,  his  earthly  throne ! 
His  eye  the  heathen  world  surveys* 
He  form'd  their  hearts,  he  knows  their  ways  ; 
But  God  their  Maker  is  unknown. 

2  Let  kings  rely  upon  their  host, 

And  of  his  strength  the  champion  boast : 
In  vain  they  boast,  in  vain  rely  ; 

In  vain  we  trust  the  brutal  force, 

Or  speed,  or  courage  of  a  horse, 
To  guard  his  rider,  or  to  fly. 

3  The  eye  of  thy  compassion,  Lord, 
Doth  more  secure  defence  afford, 

When  death  or  dangers  threat'ning  stand  : 
Thy  watchful  eye  preserves  the  just, 
Who  make  thy  name  their  fear  and  trust, 

When  wars  or  famine  waste  the  land. 

4  In  sickness  or  the  bloody  field, 
Thou  our  physician,  thou  our  shield, 

Send  us  salvation  from  thy  throne ; 
We  wait  to  see  thy  goodness  shine; 
Let  us  rejoice  in  help  divine, 

For  all  our  hope  is  God  alone. 
46 


Ol   GOD.  1G,   IT 

,  ..  (Hymn  22.  B.  :.  L.  M.) 

*  ^#  Pfitt  GW  is  terrible  .Majesty . 

1  rpERRIBLE  God,  that  reign'st  on  high, 
-■-      How  awful  is  thy  thundering  hand! 
Thy  fiery  bolts  how  fierce  they  fh! 

S      can  all  earth  or  hell  withstand. 
:  This  the  old  rebel-angels  knew, 

And  Satan  fell  beneath  thy  frown  : 
Thine  arrows  struck  trie  traitor  through, 
And  weighty  vengeance  sunk  him  down. 

3  This  Sodom  felt,  and  feels  it  still, 

And  roars  beneath  th'  eternal  load, 
*  With  endless  burnings  who  can  dwell, 
1  Or  bear  the  fury  of  a  God  !' 

4  Tremble,  ye  sinner?,  and  submit, 

Throw  down  your  arms  before  his  throne, 
Bend  your  heads  low  beneath  his  feet, 
Or  his  strong  hand  shall  crush  you  down. 

5  And  ve,  bless'd  saints,  that  love  him  too, 

With  reverence  bow  before  his  name, 
Tims  all  his  heavenly  servants  do  : 
God  is  a  bright  and  burning  flame. 

.  ~  (Psalm  113.  Proper  Time.) 

*  '  •  The  Majesty  and  Condescension  of  God, 

t   \^E  that  delight  to  serve  the  Lord, 
-■-      The  honours  of  his  name  record, 

His  sacred  name  for  ever  bless  : 
Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams,  or  settinsr  rays, 
Let  lands  and  seas  his  power*  confess. 

2  Not  time,  nor  nature's  narrow  rounds, 
Can  give  his  vast  dominion  bounds, 

The  heavens  are  far  below  his  height : 
Let  no  created  greatness  dare 
With  our  eternal  God  compare, 

Arm'd  with  his  uncreated  might. 

3  He  bows  his  glorious  head  to  view 
What  the  bright  hosts  of  angels  do, 

And  bends  "his  care  to  mortal  things ; 
His  sovereign  hand  exalts  the  poor, 
He  takes  the  needy  from  the  door. 

And  makes  them  company  for  kings. 

4  When  childless  families  despair. 
He  sends  the  blessings  of  an  heir 

To  rescue  their  expiring  name  : 
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18,    19  PERFECTIONS 

The  mother  with  a  thankful  voice 
Proclaims  his  praises  and  her  joys  : 
Let  every  age  advance  his  fame. 

to  (Psalm  113.  L.  M.) 

-*  °*  God  Sovereign  and  Gracious. 

1  VE  servants  of  th'  almighty  King, 

-*-      In  every  age  his  praises  sing; 
Where'er  the  sun  shall  rise  or  set^ 
The  nations  shall  his  praise  repeat. 

2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky, 
Stands  his  high  throne  of  majesty  ; 
Nor  time,  nor  place,  his  power  restrain, 
Nor  bound  his  universal  reign. 

3  Which  of  the  sons  of  Adam  dare, 
Or  angels,  with  their  God  compare  ? 
His  glories  how  divinely  bright, 
Who  dwells  in  uncreated  light! 

1  Behold  his  love :  he  stoops  to  view 
What  saints  above  and  angels  do; 
And  condescends  yet  more  to  know 
The  mean  affairs  of  men  below. 

5  From  dust  and  cottages  obscure, 
His  grace  exalts  the  numble  poor ; 
Gives  them  the  honour  of  his  sons, 
And  fits  them  for  their  heavenly  thrones. 

6  [A  word  of  his  creating  voice 

Can  make  the  barren  house  rejoice: 
Though  Sarah's  ninety  years  were  past, 
The  promis'd  seed  is  born  at  last. 

7  With  joy  the  mother  views  her  son, 
And  tells  the  wonders  God  has  done : 
Faith  may  grow  strong  when  sense  despairs. 
If  nature  fails,  the  promise  bears.] 

!Q  (Hvmn99.  B.  2.  CM.) 

1  **•  The  hook  of  God's  Decrees. 

1  T  ET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
■"    Abas'd  before  their  God : 
Whate'er  his  Sovereign  voice  hath  form'd 

He  governs  with  a  nod. 

2  [Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  his  thought, 


1 


OF   GOD. 

.,  There's  not  a  sparrow  or  a  worm 
But's  found  in  his  decrees  ; 
lie  raises  monarchs  to  their  thrones, 
And  sinks  them  as  he  please.] 
.  [f  tight  attends  the  course  I  run, 
'Tis  he  provides  those  rays : 
And  'tis  his  hand  that  hides  my  sun, 
If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 

5  Yet  I  would  not  be  much coneern'd, 

Nor  vainly  lonu;  to  see 
The  volume  of  his  deep  decrees. 
What  months  are  writ  for  me. 

6  When  he  reveals  the  book  of  life, 

0  may  I  read  my  name 
Amongst  the  chosen  of  his  love, 

The  followers  of  the  Lamb  ! 

.>n  (Psalm  8.  S.  M.) 

^MrnQofps  Sovereignty  a 

Ltvin'uiicn  over  the  Creai 
f~\  LORD,  our  heavenly  Kins:. 
"    Thy  name  is  all  divine  ; 
Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 
When  to  thy  works  on  b 

1  raise  my  wondering  ej 

And  see  the  moon  complete  in  ugh 

Adorn  the  darksome  skies  : 

When  I  survey  the  stars. 

And  all  their  shining  forms, 
Lord,  what  is  man,  that  worthless  thing. 

Akin  to  dust  and  worms  ! 

Lord,  what  is  worthless  man, 

That  thou  should'st  love  him 
Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  plae'd, 

And  lord  of  all  below. 

Thine  honours  crown  his  . 

While  beasts  like  slaves  obey, 
And  birds  that  cut  the  air  with  wings. 

And  fish  that  cleave  the  sea. 

I  low  rich  thy  bounties  are ! 

And  wond'rous  are  thy  ways 
Of  dust  and  worms  thy  power  can  fi 

A  monument  of  praise. 

[Out  of  the  months  of  i 

And  sucklim 


£1  PERFECTION  S 

Surprising  honours  to  thy  name, 

And  strike  the  world  with 
3      O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King-, 

Thy  name  i.s  all  divine: 
Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 

And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine.  J 

0-i  (Hymn  70.  B.  2.L.M.) 

-"  * 'God's  Dominion  over  the  Sea,  Ps.  cvii.  23,  &e 

i  C^OT)  of  the  seas,  thy  thundering  voice 
"     Makes  all  the  roaring  waves  rejoice, 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  in  the  sand. 

2  If  but  a  Moses  wave  thy  rod, 
The  sea  divides  and  owns  its  God ; 
The  stormy  floods  their  Maker  knew, 
And  let  his  chosen  armies  through. 

3  The  scaly  flocks  amidst  the  sea, 
To  thee  their  Lord  a  tribute  pay  • 
The  meanest  fish  that  swims  the  flood 
Leaps  up,  and  means  a  praise  to  God 

4  [The  larger  monsters  of  the  deep, 
On  thy  commands  attendance  keep, 
By  thy  permission  sport  and  play, 
And  cleave  along  t'  leir  fi      .    . 

h  If  God  his  voice  of  tempest  rears 
Leviathan  lies  still  ana"  fears, 
Anon  lie  lifts  his  nostrils 

And  spouts  the  ocean  to  the  sky.] 

6  How  is  thy  glorious  power  ador\:. 
Amidst  those  wat'ry  nations,  Lord  ! 
Yet  the  hold  men  that  trace  the  seas. 
Bold  men,  refuse  their  Maker's  praise 

7  [What  scenes  of  miracle  they  see, 
And  never  tune  a  song-  to  thee ! 
While  on  the  flood  they  safely  ride, 
They  curse  the  hand  that  smooths  the  tide 

5  Anon  they  plunge  in  wat'ry  graves. 
And  some  drink  death  among  the  wave- 
Yet  the  surviving  crew  blaspheme, 
Nor  own  the  God  that  rescu'd  them,  j 

9  O  for  some  signal  of  thine  hand, 

Shake  all  the  seas,  Lord,  shake  the  land 
Great  Judge,  descend,  lest  men  deny 
Thai  fere's  a  God  that  . 


OF  GOD.  22,  c2o 

00  (Hymn  115.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

*"'"*        Go<i  Me  Avenger  of  his  Saints;  or,  his 
Kingdom  Supreme, 

1  TTIGH  as  the  heavens  above  the  ground 
"-  Reigns  the  Creator,  God  ; 

Wide  as  the  whole  creation's  bound 
Extends  his  awful  rod. 

2  Let  princes  of  exalted  state 

To  him  ascribe  their  crown, 

Render  their  homage  at  nisfeet, 

And  east  their  glories  down. 

3  Know  that  his  kingdom  is  supreme, 

Your  lofty  thoughts  are  vain  ; 
He  calls  you  gods,  that  awful  name, 
But  ye  must  die  like  men. 

4  Then  let.  the  sovereigns  of  the  globe 

Not  dare  to  vex  the  just ; 
He  puts  on  vengeance  like  a  robe, 
And  treads  the  worms  to  dust. 

5  Ye  judges  of  the  earth,  be  wise, 

And  think  on  heaven  with  fear  ; 
The  meanest  saint  that  you  despise 
Has  an  avenger  there. 

03  (Hymn  86.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

God  holy,  just,  and  sovereign,  Job  ix.  2 — Kfc 
fOW  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race 
Be  pure  before  their  God  ? 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 
2  To  vindicate  my  words  and  thoughts 
I'll  make  no  more  pretence ; 
Not  one  of  all  my  thousand  faults 
Can  bear  a  just  defence. 
8  Strong  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  wise  ; 
What  vain  presumers  dare 
Against  their  Maker's  hand  to  rise, 
Or  tempt  th'  unequal  war  ? 

4  [Mountains  by  his  almighty  wrath 

From  their  old  seats  are  torn  ; 
He  shakes  the  earth  from  south  to  north, 
And  all  her  pillars  mourn. 

5  He  bids  the  sun  forbear  to  rise, 

Th'  obedient  sun  forbears  : 
His  hand  with  sackcloth  spreads  the  skicf 
And  seals  up  all  the  stars. 
51 


Hc 


24,25  PERFECTIONS 

6  He  walks  upon  the  stormy  sea, 
Flies  on  the  stormy  wind ; 
There's  none  can  trace  his  wond'rous  way. 
Or  his  dark  footsteps  find.] 

24,     (Psalm  145.  ver.  7,  &c.  2d  Part.  C.  M 
The  Goodness  of  God. 

1  QWEET  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace, 
^  My  God,  my  heavenly  King ; 

Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  of  giory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  not  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies  ; 
Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait 

On  thee  for  daily  food, 
Thy  lib'ral  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouth  with  good. 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord ! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves ! 
But  soon  lie  sends  his  pardoning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim  ; 
But  saints  that  taste  thy  richer  grace 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

2/)#     (Psalm  103.  ver.  1—7.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

*  Blessing  God  for  his  Goodness  to  Sold  fy  Bod'j 

1  OLESS,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, 

-*-*  Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad; 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace ; 
His  favours*  claim  thy  highest  praise  ; 
"VVhv  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  loot  in  silence  and  forgot  ? 

3  'Tis  lie,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  li3stdone  ; 
He  owns  the  ransom  ;  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  The  vices  of  the  mind  he  heals, 
And  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feels ; 
Redeems  the  soul  from  hell,  and  saves 
Our, wasting  life  from  threat'ning  graves. 


Of    I  i 

ith  heavenly  fa 
■    l  f*  sees  th<  oppressor  i  ad  I  ■ 
he  sufferers  r 

In  the  ' 

s  low^d  by  Moses1  bands, 
ads ; 
Bat  *  Lown 

To  all 

r  confess", 
e  whole  ear;  ./ace; 

The  Gentile  whh  *  J]  join 

In  work  and  worship  so  divine.] 

rtfi    (Psalm  103.  yer.  1—7.   1st  Part.  S.  M.  | 
*™mJrrqi8t  for  spiritual  and  temporal  Merci 

1  J~l  BL;  \  my  soul ; 

^    Let  all 
And  aid  my  tonga  name, 

Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  O  bit- ?s  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 

ithout  praises  die. 

3  *Tia  he  ;  sins, 

pain, 
Tis  he  ti  :  r 
And  makes  thee  voting  again. 

4  He  crowds 

lie  that  redeem'd  my  soul  from  hell. 
Hath  sovereign  pot 

5  He  fills  the  poof 

the  proud, 

..•ays 
*.vn  ; 
I  ruth  and  erace, 
By  his  beloved  .v  i 

syj  a  46,  B.:.  L.  M.) 

—    '  (  to  Human  Affairs 

F  T"P  it  reifrn?  on  hicrh, 

•  nations  from 


28  PERFECTION  b 

Let  everlasting  praises  fly, 
And  tell  how  large  his  bounties  are. 
i*  [He  that  can  shake  the  worlds  lie  made. 
Or  with  his  word  or  with  his  rod, 
His  goodness  how  amazing  great! 
And  what  a  condescending  God  !  J 

3  [God  that  must  stoop  to  view  the  ski 
And  bow  to  see  what  angels  do, 
Down  to  our  earth  lie  casts  his 

And  bends  his  footsteps  downward  too.] 

4  He  over-rules  all  mortal  tilings, 
And  manages  our  mean  affairs  ; 
On  humblesouls  the  King  of  kings 
Bestows  his  counsels  and  his  cares. 

5  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 
into  the  bosom  of  our  God, 

He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour, 

And  helps  as  bear  the  heavy  load. 
♦3  In  vain  might  lofty  princes  try 

Such  condescension  to  perform  ; 

For  worms  were  never  rais'd  so  high 

Above  their  meanest  fellow-worm. 
7  0  could  our  thankful  hearts  d 

A  tribute  equal  to  thy  grace, 

To  the  third  heaven  our  songs  should  rise* 

And  loach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise. 
on  (Psalm 6£  ver.  1—G,  32—35.  1st  Part.  L.  U.) 
^*-'•    The  Vengeance  and  Compassion  of  God. 
1   T  ET  God  arise  in  all 

■"     And  put  the  troops  of  hell  to  Bight, 

As  smoke  that  sought  to  cloud  ilm  skies 

Before  the  rising  tempest  flics. 
1  !  He  comes  array'd  in  burning  flame 

.Fusti;'^  and  vengeance  are  his  name 

Behold  .  -  foes  expire 

Like  melting  wax  before  the  fire.] 
J  He  rides  and  thunders  through  the 

His  name  Jehovah  sounds  on  high  : 

Smg  to  his  name,  ye  cons  of  grace  ; 

Ye  saints  rejoice  before  his  face. 
i  The  widow  and  the  fatherless 

Fly  to  his  aid  in  sharp  dis 

In  him  the  poor  and  helpless  find 

A  judge  that's  just,  a  father  kind. 
5  He  breaks  the  captive's  heavy  « 

A$d  prisoners  sec  the  light  ag 


- 
'1  dwell  iii  el*  *  still. 

Lions,  in  your 
ronderous  names  and  power-  rehearse  | 
His  honours  shall  enrich  your  \ 

-  ith  load  alarms  ; 
How  U  nil  I 

bi  brae]  are  his  m, 

Israel  is  hispeculi 
B  Proclaim  him  king,  proi 
He's  your  defc  .rrest. 

When  terrors  rise 
God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

29, 

Divine  Wt  .  L  2,  &c 

i    ADORE  God 

**■  Is  a  consuming  ft 
His.;  iflame, 

And  rais'  her. 

I  Almighty  vengeance,  how  it  burns ! 
Hov 

of  plagues  andsto] 
LI  tea. 

T   weh  aps  of  wral 
Arc  forced  into  a  fl 
But  kindled,  0  hon 
And  rend  all  nature's  frame. 
4  At  his  approach  the  mo- 
And  seek  we ; 

The  Bn  baste  array, 

And  shrinks  up  every  w 
u  Through  the  wide  air  i 

3  Yet,  n  rereign  grace 

c  throne, 

n  race 
ncs  rushing  down. 
hand  shall  on  rebellious  kings 
A  fiery  tempest  pour, 

ing  wings 
.     tdore. 


20      (Psalm  103.  vcr.  8—18.  2d  Part.  S.  M.) 
Abounding  Compassion  of  God;  or, 
in  the  midst  of  Judgment. 
1  T1TY  soul,  repeat  his  praise' 
-*-"-■-  Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  : 
Z      God  will  not  always  t 
And  when  his  strokes  an 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 
High  as  the  heavens  are  raisM 
Above  the  ground  we  tri 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 
A      Hb  power  subdues  our  sins 
And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  v.  <_ 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  The.  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  He  knows  we  are  nut 
Scatter'd  with  every  brj 

His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind. 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

7  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 
Or  like  the  morning  flower ; 

If  one  sharp  blast  sw. .  (k  Id, 

It  withers  in  an  hour. 
S      But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure  ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 
o]        (Psalm  183.  ver.  8—16.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 
God's  gentle.  Chastisement;  or,  fasten 
ry  lo  his  People. 
I  PT^HFi  Lord,  howwonderous  are  his  way 
-■-    How  firm  his  truth  !  how  large  his  grace  ! 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  thr 
And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread 
The  starry  heavens  above  our  head, 
As  his  rich,  love  exceeds  our  praise, 
eds  the  highest  hopes  wc  r 
06 


lath  nature  plac'd 
The  rising  morning  from  the  v 
-  forgiving  grace  removes 

daily  uuilt  oi  those  he  loves. 
•.  -lowly  doth  his  wrath  ari 
( >n  swifter  wings  salvation  flies  ; 
And  it'  he  lets  his  anger  burn,- 
How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn  ! 

5  Amidst  his  wrath  compassion  shines  ; 
His  strokes  are  lighter  than  our  sins  ; 

while  his  rod  corrects  his  saints, 
His  ear  indulges  their  complaints. 

6  So  fathers  their  votm"  sons  chastise, 
With  gentle  hand  and  n*  . 

The  children  weep  beneath  the  smart, 
And  move  the  pitv  of  their  heart. 
PAU 

7  The  i  tthe  wise,  and  iustj 
Knows  that  oor  frame  is  feeble  dost ; 
And  will  r 

*  :;e  bestows. 

*  He  knows  how  soon  our  nature 
Blasted  by  every  wind  that  {lies; 
Like  gras  and  die  as  Booiij 

Or  morning  I  fade  at  boob. 

0  But  his  eternal  loi  e  is  sure 
To  all  the  saint-:,  and  shall  endure  : 
From  age  to  aa;e  Ins  truth  shall 
Nor  children's  children  hope  in  vain, 

00  (Psalm  145.  ver.  14,  17,  &c.  :3d  Part.  C.  ML  . 
"'  —  •  Mercy  to  Sufferers ;  or,  God  hearing  P 

1  T  ET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
-"     Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all  ; 

Thy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the  weak, 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 

2  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  down, 

Or  virtue  he-  distrest 
Beneath  some  proud  oppressor's  finm 

Thou  giv'st  the  mourners  rest. 
■  Lord  supports  oar  tottering  da 

And  glides  our  giddy  youth ; 
Holy  and  just  are  all  hi?  i 

And  all  his  words  are  truth. 
4  He  knows  the  pains  his  sen-ants  feel 

He  hears  his  children  i 
And  their  I  •  i  fulfil 

His  grace  is  over  nigh. 


65,  34  PERFECT!  Iu.n  - 

5  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  urn 
He  saves  the  souls  whose  humble  love 
Is  join'd  with  holy  fear. 

6  [His  stubborn  foes  his  sword  shall  slav, 

And  pierce  their  hearts  with  pain  ;  " 
But  none  that  serve  the  Lord  shall  - 
*  They  sought  his  aid  in  vain.'] 

7  [My  'II  upon  his  praise, 

And  spread  his  fame  abroad  ; 
Let    ;  '  Adam  raise 

The  honours  of  their  God.] 
<-.o  (Psalm  14-2.  C.  M.) 

****•        God  is  the  Hope  less. 

1  r1^0  God  I  made  Day  sorrows  known, 
-*-     From  God  I  sought  relief : 

In  \cnvi  complaints  before  hi;*  throne 
I  pour'ti  out  ail  my  grief. 

2  My  soul  was  overwhelmed  with  woes, 

My  heart  began  to  break; 
M\  God,  who  all  my  burdens  knows, 
He  knows  the  way  I  take. 

3  On  every  side  I  cast  mine  eye, 

And  found  my  helpers  gone, 
Wale  friends  and  strangers  pass?d  me  by 
Neglected  or  unknown. 
1  Then  did  1  raise  a  louder  cry, 
And  ealVd  thy  mercy  near, 
4  Thou  art  my  portion  when  I  die, 
4  Be  thou  my  refuge  here.' 
h  Lord,  I  am  brought  exceeding  low, 
Now  let  thine  ear  attend, 
And  make  my  foes  who  vex  me  know 
I've  an  almighty  Friend. 
6  From  my  sad  prison  set  me  free, 
Then  shall  I  praise  thy  name, 
And  holy  men  shali  join  with  me 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 
«,  1  (Psalm  89.   1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

->4-  The  Faithfulness  of  God. 

1  ]YTY  never-ceasing  song  shall  show 
1?X     Tiie  mercies  of  the  Lord, 
And  make  succeeding  ages  know 

How  faithful  is  his  word. 

2  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce 

Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure ; 
58 


OF    GOD. 

And  if  he  speak  a  promise  once, 
<  rnal  grace  is  sure. 

3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  prooiis'd  Jewish  throne  ! 
But  t 

greater  Son. 

4  Hi-  seed  for  ewer  shall 

aes; 

[race 

•  rise. 
i.  God  of  H 
Arc  sun-.*-  by  sail 
An  I 
To  thine  unchandng-  love. 

0  -  (?saJ  m  146.  L.  M.) 

U'  Truth 

1  pR  kISEyel  ->in 

•*-     In  work  so  pi 

. 
-hould  I  ma' 
Prij. : 
Their  bi 

4  Happy  the  man  « 

An  ; 

And  none  shall  find  vain. 

I  -re  ; 
He  saves  rh;  onprest,  he  feeds  the  poor ; 
peace, 

" 

7  He  1 
Thy  God,  0  Zion. 


3t>,    37  PERFECTIONS 

on        (Psalm  146.  As  the  113th  Psalm.) 
.it).  praise  to  God  for  his  Goodness  and  Truth 

\  I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath  ; 
■*■     And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powt 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past 
While  lite  and  thought  and  being  last. 

Or  immortality  endures. 

'1  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust? 
Princes  mu.=t.  die  and  turn  to  dust; 

Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood  : 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and  power, 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour, 
Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good 
3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God  :  he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth  and  seas  with  all  their  train 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  ; 
He  saves  th'  opprest,  he  feeds  the  poor, 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 
A  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind ; 

He  sends  the  labouring  conscience  peace 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 
And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

5  He  loves  his  saints ;  he  knows  them  well 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell ; 

Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns: 
Let  every  tongue,  let  every  age, 
In  this  exalted  work  engage  ; 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 

6  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath. 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  power? 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

07  (Psalm  111.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 
*'  '  •  27ie  Perfections  of  God. 

1  i^.REAT  is  the  Lord  ;  his  works  of  might 
^*     Demand  our  noblest  songs ; 

Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 

2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord; 

He  ffives  his  children  food: 
69 


01    t.OD. 

vex  mindful  of  his  word, 
He  makestiis  promise  good. 

3  1  li ;  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 

eal  nis  covenanl  sure  : 
Holv  and  reverend  is  his  name, 
His  nays  arc  just  and  pure. 

4  The?  thai  would  grow  divinely  wise, 

Musi  with  his  tear  begin  ; 
< !    ■  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  baling  every  sin. 

334  (Hymn  16&  R.  2.  C.  M.) 

The  Divine  Perfections. 

1  "O"0AV  shall  I  praise  th' eternal  G 

■*-■*-  That  infinite  Unknown-? 
Who  can  ascend  his  high  abode, 
Or  venture  near  his  throne  ? 

2  [The  Great  Invisible  !  He  dwells 

ConceaPd  in  dazzling  light : 
Bui  iiis  all-searehing eye  reveals 
The  secrets  of  the  night. 

3  Those  watchful  eyes  that  never  sleep 

Survey  the  world  around; 
His  wisdom  is  a  boundless  deep 
Where  all  our  Uioughts  are  urown'd.] 

4  [Speak  we  of  strength  ?  Hi.-;  arm  is  strong 

To  save  or  to  destroy : 
Infinite  years  ins  life  prolong, 
A n d  endless  i?  his  j oy .  ] 

5  [He  knows  no  shadow  of  a  change, 

Iters  Ids  decrees  ; 
Finn  as  a  rock  his  truth  remains 
To  guard  his  promises.] 

6  [Sinners  before  his  presence  die  ; 

How  holy  is  his  name  ! 
His  anger  and  Ins  .jealousy 
Bum  like  devouring  flame.] 

7  Justice  upon  a  dreadful  throne 

Maintains  the  rights  of  God ; 
While  mercy  sends  her  pardons  down. 
Bought  with  a  Saviour's  blood. 

8  Now  to  my  soul,  immortal  King, 

Speak  some  forgiving  word  : 
Then  'twill  be  double  joy  to  sin 2 
Tiie  glories  of  mv  Lord. 
61  6 


39,  40  PERFECTIONS 

39  (Hymn  167.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

The  Divine  Perfections. 

1  |TJREAT  God,  thy  glories  shall  emplov 
^    My  holy  fear,  my  humble  joy  ; 

My  lips  in  songs  of  honour  bring 
Their  tribute  to  th'  eternal  King. 

2  [Earth  and  the  stars  and  worlds  unknown 
Depend  precarious  on  his  throne  ; 

All  nature  hangs  upon  his  word, 
And  grace  and  glory  own  their  Lord.] 

3  [His  sovereign  power  what  mortal  know? 
If  he  command  whodares  oppose? 
With  strength  he  girds  himself  around, 
And  treads  the  rebels  to  the  ground.  J 

4  [Who  shall  pretend  to  leach  him  skill  ' 
Or  guide  the  counsels  of  his  will  ? 
His"  wisdom  like  a  sea  divine 

Flows  deep  and  high  beyond  our  line.] 

5  [His  name  is  holy,  and  his  eye 
Burns  with  immortal  jealousy  ; 

He  hates  the  sons  of  pride,  and  sheds 
His  fiery  vengeance  on  their  heads.] 

6  [The  beamings  of  his  piercing  sight 
Bring  dark  hypocrisy  to  light ; 
Death  and  destruction  naked  lie, 
And  hell  uncover'd  to  his  eye.] 

7  [Tli'  eternal  law  before  him  stands ; 
His  justice  with  impartial  hands 
Divides  to  all  their  due  reward, 

Or  by  the  sceptre  or  the  sword.] 

8  [His  mercy  like  a  boundless  sea 
Washes  our  loads  of  guilt  away, 
While  his  own  Son  came  down  and  died 
T'  engage  his  justice  on  our  side.] 

9  [Each  of  his  words  demands  my  faith. 
My  soul  can  rest  on  all  he  saith  ; 

His  truth  inviolably  keeps 
The  largest  promise  of  his  lips.] 
30  0  tell  me  with  a  gentle  voice. 
Thou  art  my  God,  and  I'll  rejoice  ! 
Fill'd  with  thy  iove,  I  dare  proclaim 
The  brightest  honours  of  thy  name. 

40  (Hymn  168.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

The  same. 
}    T  EHO  VAH  reigns,  his  throne  is  hi 
c"    His  robes  are  light  and  m«' 

62 


OF   GOD.  41,    4 2 

.  chines  with  beams  so  bright, 
■I  can  sustain  the  sight. 
terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe, 
1  lis  justice  guards  his  holy  law, 
\lis  love  reveals  a  smiling 
His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 
.3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines, 
.And  baffles  Satan's  deep  designs; 
His  power  is  sovei 
The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will, 
I  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  des 
To  be  my  lather  and  my  friend ! 
Then  let  my  song  join; 

\  m  is  secure  if  God  be  mine. 

41  (Hymn  160.  B.  t  148th  M.) 

The  Divine  Perfections. 
i  HPHE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
-*-    His  throne  is  built  on  high  ; 

The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty  ; 

HU  glories  shine  With  beams  so  brii 

No  mortal  eye  Can  bear  the  sight. 
Z  The  thunders  of  his  hand 
Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe  ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 
To  guard  his  holy  law ; 

And  where  his  love  Resolves  to  bless, 

His  truth  confirms  And  seals  the  grace> 
3  Through  all  his  ancient  works 
Surprising  wisdom  shines, 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 
And  breaks  their  curs'd  designs  : 

Strong  is  his  arm,  And  shall  fulfil 

His  great  decrees,  His  sovereign  will. 
1  And  can  this  mighty  King 
Of  rfory  condescend  ? 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 
•  My  Father  and  my  Friend  i? 

I  love  his  name,  I  love  his  word  ; 

Join  all  my  powers,  And  praise  the  Lord; 

42.  (Hymn  170.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

"     God  Incomprehensible  and  Sovereign, 
}   f1  AX  creatures  to  perfection  find* 
^  Th'  eternal  uncreated  mind  ? 

*  Job  xl  7, 

S3 


I  5  PERFECTIONS 

Or  can  the  largest  stretch  of  thought 
Measure  and  search  his  nature  out? 

2  'Tis  high  as  heaven,  'tis  deep  as  hell. 
And  what  can  mortals  know  or  tell 
His  glory  spreads  beyond  t':.- 

And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  I 

3  But  man,  vain  man,  would  fain  he  wise, 
Born  like  a  wild  young  celt  he 
Through  all  the  follies  of  his  mind, 
And  swells,  arid  snuffs  the  empty  wind. 

1  God  is  a  King  of  power  unknown, 
Firm  are  the  orders  of  his  throne  ; 
If  he  resolve,  Who  dares  op] 
Or  ask  him  why,  or  what  he  does? 

v  He  wounds  the  heart,  and  he  makes  whole  ; 

He  cairns  the  tempest  of  the  soul ; 

When  he  shuts  up  in  long  despair, 

Who  can  remove  the  heavy  bar  ? 
6  +He  frowns,  and  darkness  veils  the  n 

The  fainting  sun  grows  dim  at  noon  ; 

IThe  pillars  of  heavVs  starry  ro<»f 

Tremble  and  start  at  iiis  reproof. 

1  He  gave  the  vaulted  heaven  its  form, 
The  crooked  serpent,  and  the  worm; 
He  breaks  the  billows  with  his  breath, 
And  smites  the  sons  of  pride  to  death. 

3  These  are  a  portion  of  his  ways, 
But  who  shall  dare  describe  Ids  face? 
Who  can  endure  his  light  ?  or  stand 
To  hear  the  thunders  of  his  hand  ? 

j  3  (Hymn  87.  B.  -2.  C.  ML) 

The  Divine  Glories  above  our  Reason. 

1  XTOW  wonderous  great,  how  glorious  bright 
-"-  Must  our  Creator  be, 

Who  dwells  amidst  the  dazzling  light 
Of  vast  infinity  ! 

2  Our  soaring  spirits  upward  rise 

Tow'rdthe  celestial  throne, 
Fain  would  we  seethe  blessed  Three, 
And  the  Almighty  One. 

3  Our  reason  stretches  all  its  wings, 

And  climbs  above  the  skies  ; 
But  still  how  far  beneath  thy  feet 
Our  groveling  reason  lies  ! 
*  Job  xxv.  .5.  1  Job  xxvi.  11.  &4 

6i 


14 


bend  our  huml 

rang  tongue; 
in  Tain 
To  form  an  < 

•  our  iait}.  ad 
-  . 
Is  strain  thei  >wers, 

t  !        (Psalm  ot.  1.  2,  5,  6,  7.9.  C.  Iff.) 

!   Y\  I3ILE  men  grow  bold  in  wicked 

Bffj  i  me  often  ss 

■y.e.' 

- 
Gott 
Nor  will  they  seek 

EVhen  tliey  shall  re  surprise 

ra  of  thy  power. 

Thy  j  udgmenl  I  d  unknown, 

*inds, 

;se  to  rest 

And  morl  lie, 

Perj-  flow. 

And  : 

tough  all  created  li.  . 
And  death  close  up  our 


46  PERLEi/lIOV. 

Thy  presence  makes  eternal  day 
Where  clouds  can  never  rise.] 

j  r  (Psalm  36.  ver.  1—7.  S.  M.) 

^''•Th*  Wickedness  of  .Man,  and  the  Majesty  of 

(rod;  or,  practical  ditheism  exposed. 
1  TTTHF.N  man  prows  bold  in  sin, 
**     My  heart  within  me  cries. 
'  He  hath  no  faith  of  God  within, 
Nor  fear  before  his  eyes.' 
I      [He  walks  a  while  conccal'd 
In  a  self-flattering  dream, 
Till  his  dark  crimes  at  once  reveal'd 
Expose  his  hateful  name.] 
3      His  heart  is  false  and  foul, 

His  words  are  smooth  and  fair; 
Wisdom  is  banish'd  from  his  soul, 
And  leaves  no  goodness  there, 
i      He  plots  upon  his  bed 
New  mischiefs  to  fulfil; 
He  sets  his  heart,  and  hand,  and  head, 
To  practise  all  that's  ill. 
■)      But  there's  a  dreadful  God, 
Though  men  renounce  his  fear: 
His  justice  bid  behind  the  cloud 
Shall  one  great  day  appear, 
t      His  truth  transcends  the  sky  ; 
In  heaven  his  mercies  dwell ; 
Deep  as  the  sea  his  judgments  lie, 
His  anger  burns  to  hell* 
How  excellent  his  love, 
Whence  all  our  safety  springs  ! 
O  never  let  my  soul  remove 
From  underneath  his  wings. 

*n  (Psalm  115.  1st  ML) 

"*"«    The  true  God  our  Refuge ;  or,  Ithdatft 

reproved. 

1  TYTOT  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust, 
^*    Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due, 
Eternal  God,  thou  only  just, 

Thou  only  gracious,  wise  and  true. 

2  Shine  forth  in  all  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
Why  should  a  heathen's  haughty  tongue 
Insult  its,  and  to  raise  our  shame 

Say,  ■  Where's  the  God  you've  serv'd  so  long  ?' 

3  The  God  we  serve  maintains  his  throne 
.\hove  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies, 

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4; 


he  earth  his 

\  [<  ! 
i  JUit  •  s  they  adore 

ood  : 
ore, 
int,  or  golden  god. 

;•   [Wif  i  aw  they  carve  their  head, 

Deaf  are  thi  -  are  blind  ; 

In  rain  are  costi j  oade, 

And  \  iin  the  wind. 

•re  never  made  to  move, 
hands  to  save  when  mortals  pray; 

fear  or  love 
i  to  be  blind  and  deaf  as  ; 

0  Israel,  make  the  Lord  thy  hope. 
Thy  help,  thy  refuge,  and  thy  rest ; 
The  Lord  shall  build  thy  ruins 

And  bless  the  people  and  the  priest. 

S  The  dead  no  more  can  speak  thy  pr 
rice  and  the  grave ; 
Hut  we  shall  live  to  sing  thy  srrace, 
And  teD  the  world  thy  power  to  save. 

<-  (Psalm  135.  C.  M.) 

*'•         /;  >t  to  Idols. 

1  4  WAKE,  ye  saint? ;  to  praise  your  King 
-^-  Your  sweetest  passions  raise, 

Your  pious  pleasure,  while  you  sing, 
Increasing  with  the  praise. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord  ;  and  works  Unknown 

Are  his  divine  employ  ; 
But  still  his  saints  are  near  iiis  throne, 
His  treasure  and  his  joy. 

•>  Heaven,  earth,  and  sea,  confess  his  hand 
He  bids  the  vapours  rise ; 
Lightning  and  storm  at  Ids  command 
p  through  the  sounding  skies. 

4  All  power  that  gods  or  kings  have  clainvd, 

Is  found  with  hirn  alone  ; 
But  heathen  gods  should  ne'er  be  nam'd 
Where  our  Jehovah's  known. 

5  Which  of  the  stocks  or  stones  they  trust 

Can  give  them  showers  of  rain  « 
In  vain  they  worship  glittering  dust, 
And  pray  to  gold  in  vain. 
6: 


A  l9   49  PERFECTIONS 

v  [Their  gods  have  tongues  that  cannot 
as  their  male* 
Their  feet  were  ne'er  desig  i  alk, 

Nov  hands  have  power  to 
7  Blind  are  their  ej 

Nor  !  •  pray  ; 

Mortals,  tl 
Are  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 
Ints  adore  the  living  God, 
Serve  Mm  with  faith  and 
1 r         ,;  -  -  tlie  churches  his  abode, 
And  claims  your  honours  there. 

a  o    (Psalm  103,  ver.  lfr—22.  U  Part.  S. 

*-®'GoiVs  universal  Dominion;  or7  JingeU pruis 

Ike  Lord. 

1  HpHE  Lord,  the  sovereign  King, 
-*-    Hath  fix'd  his  throne  on  high  ; 

O'er  all  the  heavenly  world  he  rules, 
And  ail  beneath  the  sky. 

2  Ye  angels,  great  in  might, 
And  swift  to  do  his  v.  ifl, 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  h< 
Whose  pleasure  ye  full!!. 

3  Let  the  bright  hosts  who  wait 
The  orders  of  their  King, 

And  guard  his  churches  when  they  | 
Join  in  the  praise  they  sing. 

4  While  all  his  wonderons  works. 
Through  his  vast  kingdom  show 

Their  Maker's  glory,  thou,  my  sou), 
Shalt  sing  his  graces  too. 

*q  (Hymn  27.  B.  2.  L.M.I 

J-*"*  pra(se  ye  him,  all  his  Angels.  Ps.  cxrviii.  2 

1  jO.OD!  the  eternal  awful  name 

^  That  the  whole  heavenly  army  fears, 
That  shakes  the  wide  creation's  frame, 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  hears. 

2  Like  flames  of  fire  his  sen  ants  are, 
And  light  surrounds  his  dwelling-place; 
But,  0  ye  fiery  flames,  declare 

The  brighter  glories  of  his  face. 
$  'Tis  not  for  such  poor  worms  as  we 
To  speak  so  infinite  a  thing, 
But  your  immortal  eyes  survey 
The  beautie 
3 


day. 
j 
:  all  your  fi 
I  Ore  dwells  all  above, 

:.  down  (rem  I 

iarta 
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tl  cir  hearts 

I    si    •   ti 

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skies, 

id  his  loiV  ; 

fear. 

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■ 

Nor  i  - 

Nor  lj 

2  The  nali".  ring 

■ne  ; 

F-  HlgS, 

For  thoa  art  God  i 

3  Lord,  I  would  walk  with  holy  feet : 

Teach  me  thine  heavenly  ways, 
And  i ' 
lit  God  my  father's  praise. 
1  Great  is  thy  mercy,  and  my  tongue 
ra  tell, 
How  by  thy  srace  my  sinking;  soul 
Rose  from  the  deeps  of  . 

g|i  (Hymn  71.  B.2.  C.  M 

Praise  to  God  from  all  Cradh 
]  ^T^HE  glories  of  my  Maker,  God, 
*     M  ■ 


AB 


52  PERFECTIONS 

And  call  the  nations  to  adore 
Their  Former  and  their  King. 

2  'Twas  his  rig-lit  hand  that  shap'd  our  clay, 

And  wrought  this  human  fram 
But  from  Ms  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 

3  We  bring  our  mortal  powers  to  God, 

And  worship  with  our  tongues  : 
We  elaim  some  kindred  with  the  skies, 
And  join  th'  angelic  songs. 

4  Let  groveling  beasts  of  every  shape, 

And  fowls  of  every  wing. 
And  rocks,  and  trees,  and "fires,  and  seas. 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Ye  planets,  to  his  honour  shine, 

And  wheels  of  nature  roll, 
Praise  him  in  your  unwearied  course 
Around  the  steady  pole. 
G  The  brightness  of  our  Maker's  name 
The  wide  creation  fills, 
And  his  unbounded  grandeur  flies 
Beyond  the  heavenly  hills. 

52.  (Psalm  143.  P.  M.) 

Jmit        Praise  to  God  from  all  Creature:. 

1  "\TE  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

-*-    With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 

And  oiler  notes  divine 

To  your  Creator's  praise  : 
Ye  holy  throng  Of  angels  bright, 
In  worlds  of  light  Begin  the  song, 

2  Thou  sun  with  dazzling  rays, 
And  moon  that  rules  the  night, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise, 
With  stars  of  twinkling  light ; 

His  power  declare,  Ye  tioods  on 
And  clouds  that  fly  In  empty  air. 

3  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand, 
Or  in  swift  courses  more 
By  his  supreme  command  : 

He  spake  the  word,  And  all  their  frame 
From  nothing  came  To  praise  the  Lor' 
\  He  mov'd  their  mighty  wheels 
In  unknown  ages  past, 
And  each  his  word  fulfils 
While  time  and  nature  last : 
70 


OF   GOD. 

'  [is  works  proclaim 
onderous name,  And  sneak  hi  ^ 
PAUSE, 
-bora  race, 
And  monsters  of  the  deep, 
Gsh  tiiat  cleave  the  seas, 
.  their  bosom  sleep, 
m  sea  end  shore  Their  tribute  v 
And  still  display  Their  Maker's  pon 
1,  and  snow. 
Praise  ye  tii'  almighty  Lord, 
\      stormy  winds  that  bl 
•  jrd  : 
Wl  Or  thunders  roar, 

Let  earth  adore  His  hand  divine. 
7  Ye  mountains  near  the  • 

r   ize 
That  fruit  in  plenty  bear  j 

-  wild  end  time.  Bird-,  flies,  and  worm?. 
In  various  forms  Exalt  his  name. 
-   V    kings,  and  judges,  fear 

jreign  King  ; 
while  you  rale  us  here, 
leavenly  box 

unOf  power  and  state 
you  forget  His  power  supreme, 

ajins,  and  youths,  engage 

To  sound  his  praise  divine, 
I  age 
feebler  voices 
Wide  -  His  name  be  sting 

By  every  tongue  In  endless  strains, 

1 0  Let  all  the  nations  fe  ar 

The  God  that  rules  above  ; 

He  bring-  near 

And  makes  them  taste  his  Io1  e  . 
While  earth  and  sky  Attempt  his  pra 
His  saints  shall  raise  His  honours  high. 

r-o  (Psalm  14S.  Paraphrased.  L.  M.J 

,}'-  ■  Universal  Praise  to  God, 

T  OUD  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 

-*-*  From  distant  worlds  where  creatures  dwell 

Let  heaven  be'_cin  the  solemn  word, 

And  sound  it  area  .  ]  bell., 


0>  PERFECTIONS 

old  UZth  or  121  tli  psakaL  if  these  two  li< 

added  to  every  stanza,  namely, 

Each  of  his  works  his  name  displays, 
But  they  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise" 

Otherwise  it  must  be  sung  to  the  usual  tunes  of  the 
Long  Metre. 

2  The  Lord !  how  absolute  he  reigns  ! 
Let  evYy  angel  bend  the  knee  ; 
Sing  of  his  love  in  heavenly  strains, 
And  speak  how  fierce  his  terrors 

3  High  on  a  throne  his  glories  dwell, 
An  awful  throne  of  shining  bliss  : 
Fly  through  the  world,  0  sun,  and  tell 
How  dark  thy  beams  compar'd  to  his. 

4  Awake,  ye  tempests,  and  his  fame 
In  sounds  of  dreadful  praise  declare  ; 
And  the  sweet  whisper  of  his  name 

.1  ill  every  gentler  breeze  of  air. 
o  Let  clouds,  and  winds,  and  waves  agree 
To  join  their  praise  with  blazing  fire ; 
Let  the  firm  earth,  and  rolling  sea, 
In  this  eternal  song  conspire. 

6  Ye  flowery  plains,  proclaim  his  skill ; 
Valleys,  lie  low  before  his  eye  : 

And  let  his  praise  from  every  hill 
Rise  tuneful  to  the  neighbouring  sky. 

7  Ye  stubborn  oaks,  and  stately  pine*, 
Bend  your  high  branches  and  adore  ; 
Praise  him,  ye  beasts,  in  different  strains  , 
The  lamb  must  bleat,  the  lion  roar. 

8  Birds,  ye  must  make  his  praise  your  theme, 
Nature  demands  a  song  from  you  ; 
While  the  dumb  fish  that  cut  the  stream 
Leap  up,  and  mean  his  praises  too. 

9  Mortals,  can  you  refrain  your  tongue, 
When  nature  all  around  you  sings  ! 

0  for  a  shout  from  old  and  young, 
From  humble  swains,  and  lofty  kings ! 

10  Widens  his  vast  dominion  lies 
Make  the  Creator'-  name  be  known  ; 
Loud  as  his  thunder  shout  his  praise. 
And  sound  it  lofty  as  his  throne. 

11  Jehovah  !  'tis  a  glorious  word, 
O  may  it  dwell  on  ever}-  tongue! 

But  saints  who  best  have  known  the  Lord 
Are  bound  to  raise  the  ;: 
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OF  GOD.  54 

12  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love 
Which  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord : 
From  all  below  and  all  above, 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord ! 

rA  (Psalm  148.  S.  M.) 

*-*•  Universal  Praise. 

1  I"  ET  every  creature  join 
•*-*  To  praise  th'  eternal  God  ; 

Ye  heavenly  hosts,  the  song  begin, 
And  sound  his  name  abroad. 

2  Thou  sun  with  golden  beams, 
And  moon  with  paler  rays, 

Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flame?, 
Shine  to  your  ^laker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 
And  fix'd  their  wonderous  frame  ; 

By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 
"And  ever  speak  his  name. 

4  Ye  vapours,  when  ye  rise, 
Or  fall  in  showers  or  snow, 

Ye  thunders  murm'ring  round  the  skies, 
His  power  and  glory  show. 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flashing  fire, 
Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 

When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  conspire 
To  execute  his  word. 
.6      By  all  his  works  above 
His  honours  be  exprest ; 
But  saints  that  taste  his  saving  love 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 
PAUSE  I. 

7  Let  earth  and  ocean  know 
They  owe  their  Maker  praise  ; 

Praise  him,  ye  watery  worlds  below, 
And  monsters  of  the  seas. 

8  From  mountains  near  the  sky 
Let  his  high  praise  resound 

From  humble  shrubs  and  cedars  high, 
And  vales  and  fields  around. 
~>      Ye  lions  of  the  wood, 

And  tamer  beasts  that  graze, 
Ye  live  upon  his  daily  food; 
And  he  expects  your  praise. 
1 0      Ye  birds  of  lofty  wing, 
On  high  his  praises  bear; 
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55  CREATION  AND 

Or  sit  on  flowery  boughs,  and  sing 
Your  Maker's  glory  there. 

11  Ye  creeping  ants  and  worms, 
His  various  wisdom  show, 

And  flies,  in  all  your  shining  swarms, 
Praise  him  that  dress'd  you  so. 

12  By  all  the  earth-born  race 
His  honours  be  exprest: 

But  saints  that  know  his  heavenly  grace 
Should  learn  to  praise  him  best. 

PAUSE  II. 

13  Monarchs  of  wide  command, 
Praise  ye  th'  eternal  King ; 

Judges,  adore  that  sovereign  hand 
Whence  all  your  honours  spring. 

14  Let  vigorous  youth  engage 
To  sound  his  praises  high • 

While  growing  babes,  ana  withering  age, 
Their  feebler  voices  try. 

15  United  zeal  be  shown 

His  wonderous  fame  to  raise  ; 

God  is  the  Lord :  his  name  alone 

Deserves  our  endless  praise. 

16  Let  nature  join  with  art, 
And  all  pronounce  him  blest ; 

But  saints  that  dwell  so  near  his  heart 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 

/r  n  (Hymn  147.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

°°*     The  Creation  of  the  World,  Gen.  i. 

1  J\*OW  let  a  spacious  world  arise, 

Said  the  Creator-Lord  : 
At  once  the  obedient  earth  and  skies 
Rose  at  his  sovereign  word. 

2  [Dark  was  the  deep  ;  the  waters  lay 

Confus'd,  and  drown'd  the  land  : 
He  call'd  the  light ;  the  new-born  day 
Attends  on  his  command. 

3  He  bid  the  clouds  ascend  on  high ; 

The  clouds  ascend  and  bear 
A  watery  treasure  to  the  sky, 
And  float  on  softer  air. 
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PROVIDENCE.  56 

4  The  liquid  element  below 
Was  eather'd  by  his  hand ; 
The  rolling  seas  together  flow, 
And  leave  the  solid  land. 
i  With  herbs  and  plants,  a  flowery  birth, 
The  naked  dobe  he  crov.-n'd, 
Ere  there  was  rain  to  bless  the  earth, 
Or  sun  to  warm  the  ground. 

6  Then  he  adorn'd  the  upper  skies ; 

Behold  the  sun  appears, 
The  moon  and  stars  in  order  rise, 
To  make  our  months  and  years. 

7  Out  of  the  deep  th1  almighty  King 

Did  vital  being*  frame. 
The  painted  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  fish  of  every  name.] 

8  He  gave  the  lion  and  the  worm 

At  once  their  wonderous  birth, 
And  grazing'  beasts  of  various  form 

Rote  from  the  teeming  earth. 
Adam  was  fram'd  of  equal  clay, 

Though  sovereign  of  the  rest, 
Desien'd  for  nobler  ends  than  they, 

With  God's  own  image  bless'd." 

10  Thus  glorious  in  the  Maker's  eye 

The  younsr  creation  stood  ; 
He  saw  the  "building  from  on  high, 
His  word  pronounc'd  it  good. 

1 1  Lord,  wlule  the  frame  of  nature  stands, 

Thy  praise  shall  fill  my  tongue  ; 
But  the  new  world  of  grace  demands 
A  more  exalted  song. 

*rfi  (Psalm  139.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 

<JO>      The  wonderful  Formation  of  Jtfan. 

1  >nnWAS  from  thy  hand,  my  God,  I  came, 

-■-    A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame, 
In  me  thy  fearful  wonders  shine, 
And  each  proclaims  thy  skill  divine. 

2  Thine  eyes  did  all  mv  limbs  survey, 
Which  yet  in  dark  confusion  lav, 
Thou  saw'st  the  dailv  growth  they  took, 
Form'd  by  the  model  of  thy  book. 

3  By  thee  my  growing  parts  were  nam'd, 
And  what  thy  sovereign  counsels  fram'd, 
(The  breathing  lungsj  the  beating  heart) 
Was  copied  with  unerring  art. 

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57  CREATION  AND 

4  At  last  to  show  my  Maker's  name, 
God  stamp'd  his  image  on  my  frame, 
And  in  some  unknown  moment  join'd 
The  finish'd  members  to  the  mind. 

5  There  the  young  seeds  of  thought  began,- 
And  all  the  passions  of  the  man  r 
Great  God,  our  infant  nature  pays 
Immortal  tribute  to  thy  praise. 

PAUSE. 

6  Lord,  since  in  my  advancing  age 
I've  acted  on  life's  busy  stage, 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

7  I  could  survey  the  ocean  o'er, 

And  count  each  sand  that  makes  the  shore, 
Before  my  swiftest  thoughts  could  trace 
The  numerous  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

8  These  on  my  heart  are  still  imprest, 
With  these  1  give  my  eyes  to  rest ; 
And  at  my  waking  hour  I  find 
God  and  his  love  possess  my  mind. 

prm  (Psalm  139.  2d  Part.  C.  M. ) 

**  •  •     The  Wisdom  of  God  in  the  Formation 
of  Man. 

1  Tt/'HEN  I  with  pleasing  wonder  stand, 

**    And  all  my  frame  survey, 
Lord,  'tis  thy  work ;  I  own  thy  hand 
Thus  built  my  humble  clay. 

2  Thy  hand  my  heart  and  reins  possest,. 

Where  unborn  nature  grew, 
Thv  wisdom  all  my  features  trac'd, 
And  all  my  members  drew. 

3  Thine  eye  with  nicest  care  survey'd 

The  growth  of  every  part ; 
Till  the  whole  scheme"  thy  thoughts  had  laid 
Was  copied  by  thy  art. 

4  Heaven,  earth,  and  sea,  and  fire,  and  wind, 

Show  me  thy  wonderous  skill ; 
But  I  review  myself,  and  find 
Diviner  wonders  still. 

5  Thy  awful  glories  round  me  shine, 

My  flesh  proclaims  thy  praise ; 
Lord,  to  thy  works  of  nature  join 
Thy  miracles  of  grace. 
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PROVIDENCE.  58,  59 

r4p  (Psalm  111.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

''°*     The  Wisdom  of  God  in  his  Works. 

1  ^JONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
^  To  my  almighty  God  ; 

He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  has  wrought! 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame ! 

How  wise  th'  Eternal  Mind ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  design'd. 

4  When  he  redeem'd  his  chosen  sons, 

He  fix'd  his  covenant  sure: 
The  orders  that  his  lips  pronounce 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  skies, 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim  : 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 
But  learn  to  read  thy  name! 

6  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace 

Is  our  divinest  skill : 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race 
That  best  obeys  thy  will. 

-q   (Psalm  100.  First  M.   A  plain  Translation.) 
**•*•  Praise  to  our  Creator. 

1  VE  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 
■*■    Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King ; 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice, 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

Z  The  Lord  is  God ;  'tis  he  alone 

Doth  life,  and  breath,  and  being  give : 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own, 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy, 
With  praises  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honours  there. 

4  The  Lord  is  good,  the  Lord  is  kind ; 
Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure ; 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 
His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 

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60,  61  CREATION  AND 


60. 


(Psalm  100.  2dM.    A  Paraphrase.) 


1  "DEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
-*-*  Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy  : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power  without  our  aid 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men  ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 
Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame  : 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name ! 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise.. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 

Firm  as  a  rock"  thy  truth  must  stand 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

r>  1  (Psalm  S3.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

®  ■■  •     Works  of  Creation  and  Providence. 

1  T>  EJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord, 
■"^  This  work  belongs  to  you : 

Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word, 
How  holy,  just,  and  true ! 

2  His  mercy  and  his  righteousness 

Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim ; 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Reveal  his  wonderous  name. 

3  His  wisdom  and  almighty  word 

The  heavenly  arches  spread ; 
And  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Their  shining  hosts  wrere  made. 

4  He  bid  the  liquid  waters  flow       •* 

To  their  appointed  deep  j 
The  flowing  seas  their  limits  know, 
And  their  own  station  keep. 
,5  Ye  tenants  of  the  spacious  earth, 
With  fear  before  him  stand ; 
He  spake,  and  nature  took  its  birth, 
And  rests  on  his  command 
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6  He  scorns  the  angry  nations'  rage, 
And  break*  their  vain  designs  ; 
His  counsel  stands  through  every  age, 
And  in  full  glory  sliines. 

ro    (Psalm  33.  As  the  113th  Psalm.  1st  Part.) 
°—  The  same. 

1  "V"E  holy  souls,  in  God  rejoice, 

■*•    Your  Maker's  praise  becomes  your  voice  ; 

Great  is  your  theme,  your  songs  Tbe  new : 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  word,  his  ways, 
His" works  of  nature  and  of  grace, 

How  wise  and  holy,  just  and  true  ! 

2  Justice  and  truth  he  ever  loves, 

And  the  whole  earth  his  goodness  proves, 
His  word  the  heavenly  arches  spread  ; 

How  wide  they  shine  from  north  to  south ! 

And  by  the  Spirit  of  his  mouth 
Were  all  the  starry  armies  made. 

3  He  gathers  the  wide-flowing  seas, 
Those  watery  treasures  know  their  place, 

In  the  vast  storehouse  of  the  deep : 
He  spake,  and  gave  all  nature  birth  ; 
And  fires,  and  seas,  and  heaven,  and  earth, 

His  everlasting  orders  keep. 

4  Let  mortals  tremble  and  adore 
A  God  of  such  resistless  power. 

Nor  dare  indulge  their  feeble  rage  : 
Vain  are  your  thoughts,  and  weak  your  hands ; 
But  his  eternal  counsel  stands, 

And  rules  the  world  from  age  to  age. 

/-o  (Psalm  121.  L.  M.) 

"**•  Divine  Protection, 

1  TTP  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

*J    Th'  eternal  hills  beyond  "the  sides ; 
Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives  ; 
There  my  Almighty  refuge  lives. 

2  He  lives,  the  everlasting  God, 

That  built  the  world,  that  spread  the  flood ; 
The  heavens  with  all  their  hosts  he  made, 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

3  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way; 
His  morning  smiles  bless  all  the  day  ;- 
He  spreads  the  evening- veil,  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps, 

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4  Israel,  a  name  divinely  bl  st, 
May  rise  secure,  secun-U 
Thy  holy  Guardian's  wakeful  - 
Admit  no  slumber  nor  surprise. 

3  No  sun  shall  smite  thy  head  by  day, 
Nor  the  pale  moon  with  sieki 
Shall  blast  thy  couch  :  no  baleful  star 
Dart  his  malignant  fire  so  far. 

6  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  burn. 
Still  thou  shall  go  and  still  return 

Sat*1  in  the  Lord:  ids  heavenly  care 
Defend  thy  life  from  every  snare. 

7  On  thee  foul  spirits  have  no  power ; 
And  in  thy  last  departing  hour 
Angels,  that  trace  the  airy  road, 
Shall  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God. 

n*  (Psalm  121.  C.  M.)  ^ 

U4 .        Preservation  by  Day  and  Mght. 

1  ^TIO  heaven  I  lift  ray  waiting  eyes, 
-*-    There  all  my  hopes  are  laid : 

The  Lord  that  built  the  earth  and  skie^ 
Is  my  perpetual  aid. 

2  Their  {eet  shall  never  slide  to  fall, 

Whom  lie  designs  to  keep ; 

His  ear  attends  the  softest  call, 

His  eyes  can  never  sleep. 

3  He  will  sustain  our  weakest  powers 

With  his  almighty  arm, 
And  watch  our  most  unguarded  hours 
Against  surprising  harm. 

i  Israel,  rejoice  and  rest  secure, 
Thy  keeper  is  the  Lord  : 
His  wakeful  eyes  employ  his  power 
For  thine  eternal  guard. 

3  No  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  moon, 
Shall  have  his  leave  to  smite ; 
He  shields  thy  head  from  burning  noon, 
From  blasting  damps  at  night. 

6  He  guards  thv  soul,  he  keeps  thy  breath 
Where  thickest  dangers  come  ; 
Go  and  return,  secure  from  death, 
Till  God  commands  thee  home. 
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,  •  p-  (Psalm  121.  As  the  148th  Psalm.) 

OJ'  God  our  Preserver. 

1  TTPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
U   From  God  is  all  my  aid  ; 
The  God  that  built  the  ikies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made  : 

God  is  the  tower  To  which  I  fly ; 
His  grace  is  nigh  In  every  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide 
And  fall  in  fatal  snares, 

Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 

Defends  me  from  my  fears: 
Those  wakeful  eyes  That  never  sleep 
Shall  Israel  keep  When  dangers  rise. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there  :" 

Thou  art  my  sun,  And  thou  my  shade  , 
To  guard  my  head  By  night  or'noon. 
•i  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word 

To  save  my  soul  from  death ! 

And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 

To  keep  my  mortal  breath  : 
I'll  50  and  come,  Nor  fear  to  die, 
Till  from  on  high  Thou  call  me  home. 

tin  (Hvmnl9.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

^°#  Our  frail  Bodies,  and  God  our  Preserver, 

1  T  ET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
-■^  Nor  death,  nor  danger  fear  ; 

But  we'll  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  *rass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gav, 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone  ; 
Strange  !  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame, 

The  God  that  built  us  first ; 

Salvation  to  th'  Almighty  Name 

That  rear'd  us  from  the  dust. 

5  [He  spoke,  and  straight  our  hearts  and  brains 

In  all  their  motions  rose : 
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Let  blood  (said  he)  How  round  the  veins, 

And  round  the  veins  it  lows. 
6  While  we  have  breath,  or  use  our  tongues, 

Our  Maker  we'll  adore  ; 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 

Or  they  would  breathe  no  more.] 

f>7  (Hymn  S3.  B.  I.  C.  M.) 

u  ■  •    Afflictions  cmd  Death  under  Providence, 
Job  v.  6—8. 

1  TVTOT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows, 
-^    Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance  ; 
Yet  we  are  born  to  care  and  woes, 

A  sad  inheritance. 

2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals, 

And  still  are  upwards  borne, 

So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 

And  man  grows  up  to  mourn. 

3  Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause, 

And  trust  his  promis'd  grace ; 
He  rules  me  by  his  well-known  laws 
Of  love  and  "righteousness. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  e'er  I  bore 

Shall  spoil  my  future  peace, 

For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more 

Than  what  my  Father  please. 

/-o      (Psalm  65.  ver.  5—13.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 
"**•  Divine  Providence  in  Air,  Earthy  and 
or,  the  God  of  Nature  and  Grace. 

1  rpHE  God  of  our  salvation  hears 

-*-    The  groans  of  Sion  mix'd  with  tears  ; 
Yet  when  he  comes  with  kind  designs, 
Through  all  the  way  his  terror  shines. 

2  On  him  the  race  of  man  depends, 
Far  as  the  earth's  remotest  ends, 
Where  the  Creator's  name  is  known 
By  nature's  feeble  light  alone. 

3  Sailors,  that  travel  o'er  the  flood, 
Address  their  frighted  souls  to  God, 
When  tempests  rage  and  billows  roar 
At  dreadful  distance  from  the  shore. 

i  He  bids  the  noisy  tempests  cease ; 
He  calms  the  raging  crowd  to  peace, 
When  a  tumultuous  nation  raves 
Wild  as  the  winds,  and  loud  as  waves. 
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«  Whole  kingdoms  shaken  by  the  storm 
He  settles  in  a  peaceful  form ; 
Mountains  establish'd  by  his  hand 
Firm  on  their  old  foundations  stand, 
b  Behold  his  ensigns  sweep  the  sky, 
New  comets  blaze  and  lightnings  fly, 
The  heathen  lands,  with  swift  surprise, 
From  the  bright  horrors  turn  their  eyes. 

7  At  his  command  the  morning  ray 
Smiles  in  the  east  and  leads  the  day  ; 
He  guides  the  sun's  declining  wheels 
Over  the  tops  of  western  hills. 

8  Seasons  and  times  obey  his  voice ; 
The  evening  and  the  morn  rejoice 

To  see  the  earth  made  soft  with  showers. 
Laden  with  fruit  and  drest  in  flowers. 

9  'Tis  from  his  watery  stores  on  high, 
He  gives  the  thirsty  ground  supply ; 
He  walks  upon  the  clouds,  and  thence 
Doth  his  enriching  drops  dispense. 

10  The  desert  grows  a  fruitful  field, 
Abundant  food  the  valleys  yield  ; 
The  valleys  shout  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  neighb'ring  hills  repeat  their  joys. 

1 1  The  pastures  smile  in  green  array, 
There  lambs  and  larger  cattle  play ; 
The  larger  cattle  and  the  lamb 
Each  in  his  language  speaks  thy  name. 

1 2  Thy  works  pronounce  thy  power  divine  ; 
O'er  every  field  thy  glories  shine  ; 
Through  every  month  thy  gifts  appear ; 
Great  God !  thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

j>q         (Psalm  107.  4th  Part.  L.  M.) 
®J'  Deliverance  from  Storms  and  Shipwrecks; 
or,  the  Seaman's  Song. 

1  WOULD  you  behold  the  works  of  God, 

*  ^    His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad, 
Go  with  the  mariners,  and  trace 
The  unknown  regions  of  the  seas. 

2  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind, 
And  seize  the  favour  of  the  wind, 
Till  God  command,  and  tempests  rise 
That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies. 

3  Now  to  the  heavens  they  mount  amain, 
Now  sink  to  dreadful  deeps  again ; 


~0  CREATION  AND 

What  strange  affrights  young  sailors  feel, 
And  like  a  staggering  drunkard  reel ! 

4  When  land  is  far,  and  death  is  nigh, 
Lost  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry ; 
His  mercy  hears  the  loud  address, 
And  sends  salvation  in  distress. 

5  He  bids  the  winds  their  wrath  assuage, 
The  furious  waves  forget  their  rage  ; 
'Tis  calm,  and  sailors  smile  to  see 
The  haven  where  they  wish'd  to  be. 

6  0  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wond'rous  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
Let  them  their  private  offerings  bring, 
And  in  the  church  his  glory  smg. 

>~n  (Psalm  107.  4th  Part.  C.  M.) 

'  u»  The  Marhier's  Psalm. 

1  rpHY  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord, 
-*-    Thy  wondersin  the  deeps, 

The  sons  of  courage  shall  record, 
Who  trade  in  floatiug  ships. 

2  At  thy  command  the  winds  arise, 

And  swell  the  tow'ring  waves  ; 
The  men  astonish'd  mount  the  skies, 
And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 

3  [Again  they  climb  the  watery  hills, 

And  plunge  in  deeps  again  ; 
Each  like  a  tottering  drunkard  reels, 
And  finds  his  courage  vain. 

4  Frighted  to  hear  the  tempest  roar, 

They  pant  witli  fluttering  breath, 
And,  hopeless  of  the  distant  shore, 
Expect  immediate  death.] 

5  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries. 

He  hears  the  loud  request, 
And  orders  silence  through  the  skies, 
And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 

6  Sailors  rejoice  to  lose  their  fears, 

And  see  the  storm  allay'd : 
Now  to  their  eyes  the  port  appears ; 
There  let  their  vows  be  paid. 

7  'Tis  God  that  brings  them  safe  to  land ; 

Let  stupid  mortals  know 
That  waves  are  under  his  command, 
And  all  the  winds  that  blow. 

8  0  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  f 


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And  those  that  see  thy  wond'rous  ways, 
Thy  wondYous  love  record  ! 

71  (Hymn  109.  B.  2.  L.M.) 

'  *•         The  Darkness  of  Providence. 

1   T  ORD,  ut  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
•*-*  The  obscure  abyss  of  providence, 

Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines. 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 
8  Now  thou  array'st  thine  awful  face 
In  angry  frowns,  without  a  smile ; 
We  through  the  cloud  believe  thy  grace, 
Secure  of  thy  compassion  still. 

3  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress 
We  sail  by  faith  and  not  by  sight ; 
Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness 
Through  ail  the  briers  and  the  night. 

4  Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod 
Resolve  to  scourge  us  here  below, 
Still  we  must  lean  upon  our  God, 
Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through. 

mn  (Psalm  73.  S.  M.) 

'  ~*   The  Mystery  of  Providence  unfolded, 

1  CURE  there's  a  righteous  God, 
^  Nor  is  religion  vain, 

Though  men  of  vice  may  boast  aloud, 
And  men  of  grace  complain. 

2  I  saw  the  wicked  rise, 
And  felt  my  heart  repine, 

While  haughty  fools  with  scornful  eyes 
In  robes  of  honour  shine. 

3  [Pamper'd  with  wanton  ease, 
Their  flesh  looks  full  and  fair, 

Their  wealth  rolls  in  like  flowing  sea?. 
And  grows  without  their  care. 

4  Free  from  the  plagues  and  pains 
That  pious  souls  endure, 

Through  all  their  life  oppression  reigne. 
And  racks  the  humble  poor. 

5  Their  impious  tongues  blaspheme 
The  everlasting  God ; 

Their  malice  blasts  the  good  man's  name, 
And  spreads  their  lies  abroad. 

6  But  I  with  flowing  tears 
Indulg'd  my  doubts  to  rise ; 

'Is  there  a  God  that  sees  or  hears 
'  The  things  below  the  skies  ?r] 
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7o  CREATION  AND 

7        The  tumults  of  my  thought 
Held  me  in  hard  suspense, 
Till  to  thy  house  my  feet  were  brought 
To  learn  thy  justice  thence. 

B        Thy  word  witli  light  and  power 

Did  my  mistakes  amend  ; 

I  view'd  the  sinner's  life  before, 

But  here  I  learnt  their  end. 

9        On  what  a  slippery  steep 

The  thoughtless  wretches  go ; 
And  0  that  dreadful  fiery  deep 
That  waits  their  fall  below ! 

10       Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 

My  thoughts  no  more  repine  ; 

I  call  my  God  my  portion  now, 

And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

ryo  (Psalm  73.  IstPart.  CM.) 

'  **'  Afflicted  Saints  happy,  and  prosperous  Sin- 
ners cursed. 

1  "IV  OW  I'm  convine'd  the  Lord  is  kind 
*-*    To  men  of  heart  sincere, 

Yet  once  my  foolish  thoughts  repin'd, 
And  border'd  on  despair. 

2  I  griev'd  to  see  the  wicked  thrive, 

And  spoke  with  angry  breath, 
1  How  pleasant  and  profane  they  live ! 
1  How  peaceful  is  their  death  ! 

3  '  With  well-fed  flesh  and  haughty  eyes 

*  They  lay  their  fears  to  sleep  ; 

c  Against  the  heavens  their  slanders  rise, 
■  While  saints  in  silence  weep. 

4  *  In  vain  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 

*  And  cleanse  my  heart  in  vain, 
'  For  I  am  chasten'd  all  the  day, 

*  The  night  renews  my  pain. 

5  *  Yet  while  my  tongue  indulg'd  complaints. 

*  I  felt  my  heart  reprove ; 

1  Sure  I  shall  thus  offend  thy  saints, 
1  And  grieve  the  men  I  love.' 

6  But  still  I  found  my  doubts  too  hard, 

The  conflict  too  severe, 
Till  I  retir'd  to  search  thy  word, 

And  learn  thy  secrets  there. 
There,  as  in  some  prophetic  glass, 

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mounted  on  a  slippery  place, 
Beside  a  fiery  pit. 

ird  the  wretch  profanely  boast, 
Till  at  thy  frown  he  fell ; 
His  honours  in  a  dream  were  lost, 
And  he  awakes  in  he  LI. 
9    Lord,  what  an  envious 
How  like  a  though 

*o  suspect  thy  promis'd  g :: 
I  think  the  wicked  blest. 
10    Yet  I  was  kept  from  full  despair, 
Upheld  by  power  unknown  ; 
That  blessed  hand  that  broke  the  snare 
Shall  guide  me  to  thy  throne. 

-4        (Psalm  9.  ver.  12.  2d  Part.  C. 
'  *■   The  Wisdom  and  E: 

1  TV  HEN  the  great  Judge,  supreme  and 

"    Shall  once  inquire  for  blood, 
The  humble  souls,  that  mourn  in  u 
Shall  find  a  faithful  God. 

2  He  from  the  dreadful  gates  of  death 

Does  his  own  children  i 
In  Zion's  gates,  with  cheerful  breath, 
They  sing  their  Father's  praise, 
j  Hi3  foes  shall  fall  with  needle  ~~ 
Into  the  pit  they  made  ; 
And  sinners  perish  in  the  net 
That  their  own  hands  had  spread. 

4  Thus  by  thy  judgments,  mighty  God  ! 

i  -els  known ; 
When  men  of  mis :  stroy'd, 

The  snare  must  be  their  own. 
PAUSE. 

5  The  wicked  shall  sink  down  to  hell ; 

Thy  wrath  devour  the  lands 
That  dare  fc  rebel 

Against  thine  own  commands. 

6  Though  saints  to  sore  distress  are  br 

And  wait  and  long  complain, 

Their  cries  shall  not  be  still  forgot, 

Nor  shall  their  hopes  be  vaim 

7  [Rise,  great  Redeemer,  from  thy  seat 

To  judge  and  save  the  poor  ; 
Let  nations  tremble  at  tr. 
And  man  prevail  no  more. 
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8  Thy  thunder  shall  affright  the  proud, 
And  put  their  hearts  to  pain, 
Make  them  confess  that  thou  art  God, 
And  they  but  feeble  men.] 

7  c  (Psalm  36.  ver.  5—9.  L.  M . ) 

*  °'The  Perfections  and  Providence  of  God;  or 
general  Providence  and  special  Grace. 

1  XTIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 
■*■■*-  Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines  ; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep  ; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands  ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 
I  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large, 
Both  man  and  beast  thy  bounty  share  ; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 
But  saints  are  thy  peculiar  care. 

4  My  God !  how  excellent  thy  grace, 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs ! 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 

Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

5  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast ; 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

6  Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free, 
Springs  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promis'd  in  thy  word. 

mr>  (Psalm  147.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

'  °#  The  Divine  Nature,  Providence,  and  Grace. 

\  pRAISE  ye  the  Lord;  'tis  good  to  raise 

-*•     Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise  : 

His  nature  and  his  works  invite 

To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  his  name ; 
His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul, 
And  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 

3  He  form'd  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames. 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names 
His  wisdom's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound, 

A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 


PROVIDE V 

i  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  his  naif 

And  all  lib  glories  infinit 
He  crowns  tlie  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 
PA1  S 
g  to  the  Lord,  exalt  aim  I 
Who  spreads  his  cloud  all  round  the  i 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  let?  the  di-ops  descend  in  vain. 

6  He  makes  the  grass  the  bilk  adorn, 
And  clothes  (he  smiling  fields  with  com  ; 
The  beasts  with  food  hifl  nanus  supply, 
And  die  young  ra\  •  ;•"  cry. 

7  "What  is  the  creature's  -kill  or  force, 
The  sprightly  man,  the  warlike  horse, 
The  nimble  wit,  the  active  limb? 

All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 

8  But  saints  are  lovely  m  hifl  n§ 

He  views  hifl  children  with  delight: 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  looks  and  loves  his  image  there. 

m         fPsalmltt.  Abridged.  L.  M.) 

'  •■   GoiPs  Wand  I      ifum,  Providence. 

Redemption  and  Solvation. 

1  /^J.1  \ E  to  our  God  immortal  praise  ; 
"  Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways  : 
'  Wonders'  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
'Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.' 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown ; 
\  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

1  When'  lords  and  kings  are  known  'no  more." 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 

Gx'd  the  starry  lights  on  high  :  " 
1  "Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
1  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.' 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 

1  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

'When'  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  c  no  more.* 

5  The  Jews  he  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand, 
And  brought  them  to  the  prornis'd  land  : 
1  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 

1  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.' 
^  He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead  in  sin, 
And  felt  his  pitv  work  within : 
S9  8* 


78,    79  CREATION  A-\D 

*  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

1  When'  death  and  sin  shall  reign  '  no  more." 

7  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave  : 
1  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 

*  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.' 

8  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  Beat: 

*  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

1  When'  this  vain  world  shall  be  'no  more.' 

70    (Psalm  68.  v.  19,9,20—22.  3d  Part.  L.  M.) 

i  O.  praisc  for  temporal  Blessings ;  or,  common 

and  special  .Mercies. 

1  "IFE  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  good, 

*  *    Who  tills  our  hearts  with  joy  and  food  ; 
Who  pours  his  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies. 

2  He  sends  the  sun  his  circuit  round 

To  cheer  the  fruits,  to  warm  the  ground  . 
He  bids  the  clouds,  with  plenteous  rain, 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth  again. 

3  'Tis  to  his  care  we  owe  our  breath, 
And  all  our  near  escapes  from  death : 
Safety  and  health  to  God  belong; 

He  heals  the  weak,  and  guards  the  strong 

4  He  makes  the  saint  and  sinner  prove 
The  common  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
But  the  wide  difference  that  remains 
Is  endless  joy,  or  endless  pains. 

5  The  Lord,  that  bruis'd  the  serpent's  head. 
On  all  the  serpent's  seed  shall  tread; 
The  stubborn  sinner's  hope  confound, 
And  smite  him  with  a  lasting  wound. 

6  But  his  right  hand  his  saints  shall  raise 
From  the^leep  earth  or  deeper  seas  ; 
And  bring  them  to  his  courts  above, 
There  shall  they  taste  his  special  love. 

•7Q  (Psalm  57.  L.  M.) 

'  **•  Praise  Jor  Protection,  Grace  and  Truth. 

1  ]\TY  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
-*-"   Of  boundless  love,  and  grace  unknowr 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings 

Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry, 
The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform,: 

90 


PROVIDES  80 

He  sends  his  angel  from  the  sky. 
And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm. 
I  Be  thou  exalted,  0  my  God, 
Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad. 
Am  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

I     heart  is  fix'd  ;  my  song  shall  raist 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise. 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

5  Hi-  arth  his  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  skv  ; 

His  truth  to  endless  years  tea 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

6  Be  thou  exalted,  0  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell : 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonder-  tell. 

or>  (Psalm  104.  L.  M.) 

ou*  The  Glory  of  Gcd  in  Creation  and  Provi- 
dence. 
I   A  TV  soul  thy  neat  Creator  praise  ; 

**■  When  eioth'd  in  his  celestial  rays 

He  in  full  majesty  appears, 

And,  like  a  robe,  his  dory  wears. 

Note,  Tins  Psalm  may  be  sung;  to  the  tune  oj 
the  old  1121ft  or  127ft  Psahn,  by  adding;  these 
two  lines  to  every  stanza,  namely, 

Great  is  the  Lord  ;  what  tongue  can  frame 

An  equal  honour  to  his  name  I 

Otherwise  it  must  be  sung  as  the  100th  Psalm. 
*2  The  heavens  are  for  his  cm-tains  spread, 

The  unfathom'd  deep  he  makes  his  bed  ; 

Clouds  are  his  chariot,  when  he  flies 

On  winged  storms  across  the  skies. 

3  Angels,  whom  his  own  breath  inspires. 
His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires  ; 

And  swift  as  thought  their  armies  move 
To  hear  Ins  vengeance,  or  his  love. 

4  The  world's  foundations  by  his  hand 
Are  poisM.  and  shall  for  ever  stand ; 
He  binds  the  ocean  in  his  chain, 
Lest  it  should  drown  the  earth  again. 

j  When  earth  was  coverM  with  the  flood, 
Which  high  above  the  mountains  stood. 
91 


^0  CREATION   AND 

He  thundcr'd,  and  the  ocean  fled, 

Confm'd  to  its  appointed  bed. 
6  The  swelling  billows  know  their  bound, 

And  in  their  channels  walk  their  round  ; 

Yet  thence  convey'd  by  secret  veins, 

They  spring  on  hills  and  drench  the  plains. 
/  He  bids  the  crystal  fountains  flow, 

And  cheer  the  valleys  as  they  go  : 

Tame  heifers  there  their  thirst  allay, 
'  And  for  the  stream  wild  asses  bray. 
S  From  pleasant  trees  which  shade  the  brinkr 

The  lark  and  linnet  light  to  drink ; 

Their  songs  the  lark  and  linnet  raise, 

And  chide  our  silence  in  his  praise. 

PAUSE  I. 

9  God,  from  his  cloudy  cistern,  pours 
On  the  parch'd  earth  enriching  showers  ; 
The  grove,  the  garden,  and  the  field, 
A  thousand  joyful  blessings  yield. 

10  He  makes  the  grassy  food  arise, 
And  gives  the  cattle  large  supplies  ; 
With  herbs  for  man,  of  various  power, 
To  nourish  nature,  or  to  cure. 

1 1  What  noble  fruit  the  vines  produce  ! 
The  olive  yields  a  shining  juice  ; 

Our  hearts"  are  cheer'd  with  gen'rous  wine. 
With  inward  joy  our  faces  shine. 

1 2  O  bless  his  name,  ye  nations,  fed 
With  nature's  chief  supporter,  bread  ; 
While  bread  your  vital  strength  imparts, 
Serve  him  with  vigour  in  your  hearts. 

PAUSE  II. 

i  3  Behold  the  stately  cedar  stands, 
Rais'd  in  the  forest  by  his  hands ; 
Birds  to  the  boughs  for  shelter  fly, 
And  build  their  nests  secure  on  high. 

i  4  To  craggy  hills  ascends  the  goat, 
And  at  the  airy  mountain's  toot 
The  feebler  creatures  make  their  cell ; 
He  gives  them  wisdom  where  to  dwell. 

15  He  sets  the  sun  his  circling  race, 

Appoints  the  moon  to  change  her  face  ; 
And  when  thick  darkness  veils  the  day, 
Calls  out  wild  beasts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

10  Fierce  lions  lead  their  young  abroad, 
And  roaring  ask  their  incat  from  God ; 
92 


PROVIDENCE.  80 

But  when  the  morning-beams  arise, 
The  savage  beast  to  covert  tlies. 

1 7  Then  man  to  daily  labour  goes  ; 
Tiie  ni^ht  was  made  for  his  repose  : 
Sleep  is  thy  gift ;  that  sweet  relief 
From  tiresome  toil  and  wasting-  grief. 

IS  How  strange  thy  works !  how  great  thy  skill ! 
And  every  land  thy  riches  fill  : 
Tliv  wisdom  round  the  world  we  see, 
This  spacious  earth  is  full  of  thee. 

19  Nor  less  thy  glories  in  the  deep, 
Where  fish  in  millions  swim  and  creep, 
With  wonderous  motions,  swift  or  slow, 
Still  wanderinGf  inthe  paths  below. 

20  There  ships  divide  their  watery  way, 
And  flocks  of  scaly  mongers  play ; 
There  dwells  the  huge  Leviathan, 
And  foams  and  spo'ts  in  spite  of  man. 

PAUSE  TIL 

21  Vast  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord, 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word, 

And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stands, 
Waiting  their  portion  from  thy  hands. 

22  While  each  receives  his  different  food, 
Their  cheerful  looks  pronounce  it  good  , 
Eaofles  and  bears,  and  whales  and  worms. 
Riioiee  and  praise  in  dilferent  forms. 

23  But  when  thy  face  is  hid,  they  mourn, 
And  dying  to  their  dust  return  ; 

B^lh  man  and  beast  their  souls  resign, 
Life,  breath,  and  spirit,  all  is  thine. 

24  Yet  thou  canst  breathe  on  dust  again, 
And  till  the  world  with  beasts  and  men  ; 
A  word  of  thv  creating  breath 
Repairs  the  waste  of  time  and  death, 

25  His  works,  the  wonders  of  his  might, 
Are  honourd  with  his  own  delight : 
How  awful  are  his  glorious  ways  ! 
The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  praise. 

26  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke, 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke  ; 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face, 
And  tell  their  wants  to  sovereign  grace. 

27  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet  : 
Thv  praises  shall  my  breath  employ, 
Till  it  expire  in  endless  iov. 

93 


81,    82  THE  FALL. 

28  While  haughty  sinners  die  accurst, 
Their  glory  buried  with  their  dust, 
I,  to  my  God,  my  heavenly  King, 
Immortal  hallelujahs  sing. 

o-i  (Psalm  78.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

0  l .     providence  of  God  recorded  ;  or,  pious 

Education  and  Instruction  of  Children. 

1  T  ET  children  hear  the  migrhty  deeds, 
-^  Which  God  perform'd  of  old, 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 

And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  his  glories  known, 

His  works  of  power  and  grace  ; 
And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  down 
Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons, 

And  they  again  to  theirs, 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn  in  God  alone, 

Their  hope  securely  stands, 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works, 
But  practise  his  commands  ! 


THE  FALL. 

09  (Hymn  57.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

*'-•  Original  Sin;  or,  the  first  and  second  Adam. 
Rom.  v.  12.  Psalm  li.  5.  Job  xiv.  4. 

1  T>  ACKWARD  with  humble  shame  we  look, 
-■-*  On  our  original ; 

How  is  our  nature  dash'd  and  broke 
In  our  first  father's  fall ! 

2  To  all  that's  good  averse  and  blind, 

But  prone  to  all  that's  ill  ; 
Wrhat  dreadful  darkness  veils  our  mind ! 
How  obstinate  our  will ! 

3  [Conceiv'd  in  sin  (O  wretched  state  ! ) 

Before  we  draw  our  breath, 
The  first  young  pulse  begins  to  beat 
Iniquity  and  death. 

4  How  strong  in  our  degenerate  blood, 

The  old  corruption  reigns, 
And,  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood. 
Wanders  through  all  our  veins!] 
91 


THE  FALL.  S3,    84 

5  [Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root 

Will  all  the  branches  be  ; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 
From  such  a  deadly  tree  ? 

6  What  mortal  power  from  things  unclean 

Can  pure  productions  bring  ^ 
Who  can  command  a  vital  stream 
From  an  infected  spring?] 
T  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  wonderous  love 
Can  make  our  nature  clean, 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 
8  The  second  Adam  shall  restore 
The  ruins  of  the  first, 
Hosanna  to  that  sovereign  power 
That  new-creates  our  dust. 

qo  (Hymn  124,  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

OJt  The  first  and  second  *idam,  Rom.  v.  12,  fcc 
I  "FJEEP  in  the  dust  before  thy  throne, 

*-*  Our  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own  ; 

Great  God,  we  own  th'  unhappy  name 

Whence  sprang  our  nature  and  "our  shame  ; 
•1  Adam,  the  sinner  :  at  his  fall, 

Death  like  a  conqn'ror  seiz'd  us  all ; 

A  thousand  new-born  babes  are  dead 

By  fatal  union  to  their  head. 

3  But  whilst  our  spirits  fill'd  with  awe 
Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law, 

We  sing  the  honours  of  thy  grace, 
That  sent  to  save  our  ruin'd  race. 

4  We  sins*  thine  everlasting  Son, 
WTho  joln'd  our  nature  to  his  own ; 
Adam  the  second,  from  the  dust 
Raises  the  nuns  of  the  first. 

5  [By  the  rebellion  of  one  man 
Through  all  his  seed,  the  mischief  ran  ; 
And  bv  one  man's  obedience  now 

Are  all  his  seed  made  righteous  too.] 

6  Where  sin  did  reign,  and  death  abound, 
There  have  the  sons  of  Adam  found 
Abounding  life  ;  there  glorious  grace 
Reigns  through  the  Lord  our  righteousness. 

Oi  (Psalm  51.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 

***•        Original  and  actual  Sin  confessed. 
1  T  ORD,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin  ; 
■*-*  And  born  unholy  and  unclean : 
95 


85  THE    FALL. 

Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death  ; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defil'd  in  every  part. 

3  [Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true : 
O  make  me  wise  betimes  to  spy 
My  danger  and  my  remedy.] 

4  Behold  I  fall  before  thy  face ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace : 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean  ; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

5  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest. 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

6  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone  ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow  ; 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 

7  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 
Nor  flesh,  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease ; 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pardoning  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 

or      (Psalm  51.  ver.  3—13.  1st  Part.  C.  If.) 
Oti«     Original  and  actual  Sin  confesssed  and 
pardoned. 

1  T  ORD,  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress 
-"  And  guilt  before  thine  eyes ; 
Against  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace, 

How  high  my  crimes  arise ! 

2  Should'st  thou  condemn  my  soul  to  hell, 

And  crush  my  flesh  to  dust, 
Heaven  would  approve  thy  vengeance  well, 
And  earth  must  own  it  just. 

3  I  from  the  stock  of  Adam  came, 

Unholy  and  unclean ; 

All  my  original  is  shame, 

And  all  my  nature  sin. 

4  Born  in  a  world  of  guilt,  I  drew 

Contagion  with  my  breath  : 
And,  as  my  davs  advanc'd,  I  grew 
A  juster  prey  for  death. 
96 


THE  FALL.  86,   87 

a  Cleanse  me,  0  Lord,  and  cheer  my  soul 
With  thy  forgiving  love  ; 
O,  make  my  broken  spirit  whole, 
And  bid  my  pains  remove. 

6  Let  not  thy  Spirit  quite  depart, 

Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face ; 
Create  anew  my  vicious  heart, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  grace. 

7  Then  will  I  make  thy  mercy  known 

Before  the  sons  of  men  ; 
Backsliders  shall  address  thy  throne, 
And  turn  to  God  again. 

or*  (Hymn  128.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

""•  Corrupt  Nature  from  Adam, 

1  "DLESS'D  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 
-*-*  Adam,  our  father,  stood, 

'Till  he  debas'd  his  soul  to  sense, 
And  ate  th'  unlawful  food. 

2  Now  we  are  born  a  sensual  race, 

To  sinful  joys  inelin'd  ; 
Reason  has  lost  its  native  place, 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 

3  While  flesh  and  sense  and  passion  reigns, 

Sin  is  the  sweetest  good: 
We  fancy  music  in  our  chains, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 

4  Great  God,  renew  our  ruin'd  frame, 

Our  broken  powers  restore, 
Inspire  us  with  a  heavenly  flame, 
And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more. 

5  Eternal  Spirit,  write  thy  law 

Upon  our  inward  parts, 
And  let  the  second  Adam  draw 
His  image  on  our  hearts. 

07  (Psalm  14.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

0  '  •        By  Nature  all  Men  are  Sinners. 

1  T^OOLS  in  their  hearts  believe  and  say 
-■-     *  That  all  religion's  vain, 

*  There  is  no  God  that  reigns  on  high, 
1  Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men.' 

2  From  thoughts  so  dreadful  and  profane 

Corrupt  discourse  proceeds  ; 
And  in  their  impious  hands  are  found 
Abominable  deeds. 

3  The  Lord  from  his  celestial  throne, 

Look'd  down  on  things  below, 
97  9 


S85  89  THE  FALL. 

To  find  the  man  that  sought  his  grace, 
Or  did  his  justice  know. 
1  By  nature  all  are  gone  astray, 
Their  practice  all  the  same ; 
There's  none  that  fears  his  Maker's  hand. 
There's  none  that  loves  his  name. 
o  Their  toncrues  are  us'd  to  speak  deceit, 
Their  slanders  never  cease  ; 
How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet, 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace  ! 
6  Such  seeds  of  sin  (that  bitter  root) 
In  every  heart  are  found  : 
Nor  can  they  bear  diviner  fruit, 
Till  grace"  refine  the  ground. 

00  (Hymn  160.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 
00 '  Custom  in  Sin. 

1  T  ET  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood 
■*-*  Put  off  the  spots  that  nature  gives, 
Then  may  the  wicked  turn  to  God, 

And  change  their  tempers  and  their  lives. 

2  As  well  might  Ethiopian  slaves 
Wash  out  the  darkness  of  their  skin  : 
The  dead  as  well  may  leave  their  graves 
As  old  transgressors  cease  to  sin. 

3  Where  vice  has  held  its  empire  long 
'Twill  not  endure  the  least  control ; 
None  but  a  power  divinely  strong 
Can  turn  the  current  of  the  soul. 

4  Great  God,  I  own  thy  power  divine, 
That  works  to  change  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
I  would  be  form'd  anew,  and  bless 

The  wonders  of  creating  grace. 

oq  (Hvmn  24.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

OJ'The  Evil  of  Sin  visible  in  the  Fall  of  dngeh 
and  .Men. 
THEN  the  Great  Builder  arch'd  the  skies. 
And  form'd  all  nature  with  a  word, 
The  joyful  cherub  tun'd  his  praise, 
And  ev'ry  bending  throne  ador'd. 
2  High  in  the  midst  of  all  the  throng, 
Satan,  a  tall  archangel,  sat, 
*  Amongst  the  morning-stars  he  sung 
Till  suTdestroy'd  his  heavenly  state 

*  Job  xxxviii  7 

QQ 


w 


IHE   FALL.  90,    91 

•>  jTwas  sin  that  hurl'd  him  from  his  throne. 
Grov'ling  in  fire  the  rebel  lies : 
*  How  art  thou  sunk  in  darkness  down. 
'Son  of  the  morning,  from  the  skies 

4  And  thus  our  two  first  parents  stood 
Till  sin  dehl'd  the  happy  place ; 
They  lost  their  garden  and  their  God, 
And  ruin'd  all  their  unborn  race. 

5  [So  sprung  the  plague  from  Adam's  bowe; 
And  spread  destruction  all  abroad  ; 

Sin,  the  curst  name,  that  in  one  hour 
Spoil'd  six  days  labour  of  a  God.] 

6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  mourn  for  g  . 
That  such  a  foe  should  seize  thy  bn 
Fly  to  thy  Lord  for  quick  relief ! 

O  may  he  slay  this  treacherous  guest ! 

7  Then  to  thy  throne  victorious  Kin?, 
Then  to  thy  throne  our  snouts  shall  rise . 
Thine  everlasting  arm  we  sins-, 

For  sin  the  monster  bleeds  and  dies, 

on  (Hvmn  150.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

JU-     ^       The  Deceitfulness  of  Sin. 
J   QJIX  has  a  thousand  treacherous  art> 

^  To  practise  on  the  mind  ; 

With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts. 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  uames  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  G'jed  and  the  young  ; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joy  she  brings, 

And  caves  a  fair  pretence  ; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food  ; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 

qi  (Hvmn  153.  B.  2.  CM.) 

J  A  •  The  Distemper,  Follv,  and  Gladness  of  Sin 
1  ^IN  like  a  venomous  disease 
^  Infects  our  vital  blood  ; 
The  only  balm  is  sovereign  grace, 
And  the  physician,  Goa. 

*  Isa.  xiv.  12, 
99 


92  THE   FALL. 

2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled, 

And  we  draw  near  to  death  ; 
But  Christ  the  Lord  recalls  the  dead 
With  his  almighty  breath. 

3  Madness  by  nature  reigns  within, 

The  passions  burn  and  rage ; 
Till  God's  own  Son  with  skill  divine 
The  inward  fire  assuage. 

4  [We  lick  the  dust,  we  grasp  the  wind, 

And  solid  good  despise  j 

Such  is  the  folly  of  the  mmd 

Till  Jesus  makes  us  wise. 

5  We  give  our  souls  the  wounds  they  feel, 

We  drink  the  poisonous  gall, 

And  rush  with  fury  down  to  hell ; 

But  heaven  prevents  the  fall.] 

6  [The  man  possess'd  among  the  tombs 

Cuts  his  own  flesh,  and  cries  ; 
He  foams,  and  raves,  till  Jesus  comes, 
And  the  foul  spirit  flies.] 

qo  (Hymn  156.  B.  2.  CM.) 

J£,  Presumption  and  Despair;  or,  Satan's  va- 
rious Temptations. 

1  T  HATE  the  tempter  and  his  charms, 
-*-     I  hate  his  flattering  breath  ; 

The  serpent  takes  a  thousand  forms 
To  cheat  our  souls  to  death. 

2  He  feeds  our  hopes  with  airy  dreams, 

Or  kills  with  slavish  fear ; 
And  holds  us  still  in  wide  extremes, 
Presumption,  or  despair. 

3  Now  he  persuades,  c  How  easy  'tis 

'  To  walk  the  road  to  heaven  ;' 
Anon  lie  swells  our  sins,  and  cries, 
4  They  cannot  be  forgiven.' 

4  [He  bids  voung  sinners,  c  Yet  forbear 

'To  think  of  God  or  death; 
1  For  prayer  and  devotion  are 

*  But  melancholy  breath.' 

5  He  tells  the  aged,  '  They  must  die, 

'  And  'tis  too  late  to  pray ; 
*  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry, 

*  For  they  have  lost  their  day.'] 

6  Thus  he  supports  his  cruel  throne 

By  mischief  and  deceit : 
10C» 


THE  FALL.  93.   94 

And  drags  the  sons  of  Adam  down 

To  darkness  and  the  pit. 
7  Almighty  God,  cat  short  his  power, 

Let  him  in  darkness  dwell ; 
And,  that  he  vex  the  earth  no  more, 

Confine  him  down  to  hell. 

qr.  (Hymn  157.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

****•  The  same. 

1  "IVrOW  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  roar, 
*■*    And  threatens  to  destroy ; 

He  worries  whom  he  can't  devour 
With  a  malicious  joy. 

2  Ye  sons  of  God.  oppose  his  rage, 

Resist,  and  he'll  oepone  ; 
Thus  did  our  dearest  Lord  engage 
And  vanquisli'd  him  alone. 

3  Now  he  appears  almost  divine 

Like  innocence  and  love, 
But  the  old  serpent  lurks  within 
When  he  assumes  the  dove. 

4  Fly  from  the  false  deceiver's  tongue, 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  fly  ; 
Our  parents  found  the  snare  too  strong, 
Nor  should  the  children  try. 

Q4  (Hymn  156.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

«'**•  Few  saved;  or,  the  almost  Christian,  tlu 
Hypocrite  and  Apostate. 

1  T3ROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
■*-*  And  thousands  walk  together  there : 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrower  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

2  '  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross,' 
Is  the'  Redeemer's  great  command ; 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 
And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteem'd  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain ; 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new, 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

101  9* 


95,  96  SCRIPTURE. 

q  n  (Ps.  8.  v.  3,  &c.  Paraphrased.  2d  Part.  L.  M .  J 
J  J 'Adam  and  Christ,  Lords  of  the  Old  and  tin- 
New  Creation. 
1   T  ORD,  what  was  man  when  made  at  first, 

■"  Adam  the  offspring  of  the  dust, 

That  thou  should'st  set  him  and  his  race 

But  just  below  an  angel's  place? 
Z  That  thou  should'st  raise  his  nature  so, 

And  make  him  Lord  of  all  below; 

Make  every  beast  and  bird  submit, 

And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet  ? 
3  But  0,  what  brighter  glories  wait 

To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state  ! 

What  honours  shall  thy  Son  adorn, 

Who  condescended  to'be  born  ! 
}  See  him  below  his  angels  made, 

See  him  in  dust  amongst  the  dead, 

To  save  a  ruin'd  world  from  sin  ; 

Rut  iie  shall  reign  with  power  divine. 
5  The  world  to  come,  redeem'd  from  all 

The  miseries  that  attend  the  fall, 

New-made,  and  glorious,  shall  submit 

At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 


SCRIPTURE. 

Qf  (Hymn  53.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

yo'  The  Holy  Scriptures,  Heb.  i.  1,  2.  2  Tim.  iii. 
15,  16.  Psalm  cxlvii.  19,  20. 

1  /^J.OD>  who  in  various  methods  told 
*~*   His  mind  and  will  to  saints  of  old, 
Sent  his  own  Son,  with  truth  and  grace, 
To  teach  us  in  these  latter  days. 

2  Our  nation  reads  the  written  word, 
That  book  of  life,  that  sure  record: 
The  bright  inheritance  of  heaven 
Is  by  the  sweet  conveyance  given. 

3  God's  kindest  thoughts  are  here  express'd, 
Able  to  make  us  wise  and  bless'd  ; 

The  doctrines  are  divinely  true, 
Fit  for  reproof,  and  comfort  too. 

4  Ye  nations  all,  who  read  his  love, 
In  long  epistles  from  above, 

(He  hath  not  sent  his  sacred  word 
To  every  land)  Praise  vethc  Lord. 
102 


SCRIPTURE.  97,  98 

qm  (Hymn  151.  B.  -2.  L.  M.) 

**  '  •  Prophecy  and  Inspiration. 

!  'PT1WAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 
-■-    The  ancient  prophet-  spoke  hi>  word  ; 
His  spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 

2  The  work?  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Contirm'd  the  messages  they  brought ; 

The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God,  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  lx>ok  ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  >ee, 

And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 
1  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind  ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hopes  secure, 
This  is  thy  word,' and  must  endure. 

no  (Hvmnll9.  B.  2.  C.  If.) 

JO*  The  Holy  Scriptures. 

1  T  ADEN  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears, 
"  I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord, 

And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  griefs  assuage  : 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
Almost  in  every  page. 

3  [This  is  the  field*  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown, 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own.] 

4  [Here  consecrated  water  flows 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin  ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein.] 

5  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife, 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
•    My  guide  to  everlasting  life 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

6  0  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 

My  roving  feet  command ; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  ham? 
103 


99,    100  SCRIPTURE. 

qq  (Psalm  19.  L.  M.) 

*****  The  Books  of  Nature  and  of  Scripture  com- 
pared ;  or,  the  Glory  and  Success  of  the  Gospel. 

1  rHHE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, 

-*-    In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 
And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess  ; 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 
Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand  ; 
So  when  thy  truth  bepm  its  race, 

It  touched  and  glanc'd  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 
Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run ; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  ari^e, 
Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light ; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wisej 

Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view 
In  souls  renew'd  and  sins  forgiv'n  : 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heav<  a. 

i  r\(\    (Psalm  19.  To  the  tune  of  the  113th  Ps.) 
I UU.       jr/ie  £00£  0f  j^aiure  and  Scripture. 

1  f^-RE AT  God,  the  heaven's  well-order'd  frame 
*-*   Declares  the  glories  of  thy  name  ; 

There  thy  rich  works  of  wonders  shine  ; 
A  thousand  starry  beauties  there, 
A  thousand  radiant  marks  appear 

Of  boundless  power,  and  skill  divine 

2  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
The  dawning  and  the  dying  light, 

Lectures  of  heavenly  wisdom  read  : 
With  silent  eloquence  they  raise 
Our  thoughts  to  our  Creator's  praise, 

And  neither  sound  nor  language  need. 

3  Yet  their  divine  instructions  run 
Far  as  the  journies  of  the  sun, 

And  every  nation  knows  their  voice  : 
The  sun,  like  some  young  bridegroom  drest, 
Breaks  from  the  chambers  of  the  east, 

Rolls  round,  and  makes  the  earth  rejoice; 

10.4 


SCRIPTURE.  101 

4.  Where'er  he  spreads  his  beams  abroad, 
Ho  smiles  and  speaks  his  maker  God ; 
All  nature  joins  to  show  thy  praise  : 
Thus  God,  in  every  creature  "shines  ; 
Fair  is  the  book  of  nature's  lines, 
But  fairer  is  thy  book  of  grace. 
PAUSE. 
5  I  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word  ; 
What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distrest ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way, 
Thy  fuar  forbids  my  feet  to  str*y, 
Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 
.6  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law, 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw, 

These  are  my  study  and  delight : 
Not  honey  so  invites  "the  taste," 
Nor  gold,"  that  hath  the  furnace  past, 
Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

7  Thy  threat'nings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes, 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies  ; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean, 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free  but  large  reward. 

8  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts  ? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain : 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace, 

And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vain. 

iai  (Psalm  119.  7th  Part.  C.  M.) 

I  \J  l .  Imperfections  of  Nature,  and  Perfection 
of  Scripture. 
Ver.  96.  Paraphrased. 

1  T  ET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
-*-*  To  form  one  perfect  book, 

Great  God,  if  once  compar'd  with  thine, 
How  mean  their  writings  look ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave ; 

But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below ; 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  farther  go ! 
105 


LOS  SCRIPTURE. 

1  Yet  men  would  fain  be  just  with  God 
By  works  their  hands  have  wrought  ; 
But  thy  commands,  exceeding  broad. 

Extend  to  ei 

5  In  vain  we  boast  perfection  here, 

While  sin  denies  our  frame, 
And  sinks  our  virtues  down  so  far, 
They  scarce  deserve  the  name. 

6  Our  faith  and  love,  and  every  grace. 

Fall  far  below  thy  word  :  " 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 

jqo  (Psalm  119.  4th Part  C.  ML) 

Vi  r.  9. 
TJOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts. 
-"-   And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  I 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 

To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 
Ver.  130. 
When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 

And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 
Ver.  105. 
'Tis  like  the  sun.  a  heavenly  fa'  . 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  : 
lad  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 

A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

Ver.  99,100. 
The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care. 

And  meditate  thy  word. 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are, 

And  better  know  the  Lord. 
Ver.  104.  IIS. 
Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wist 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road  : 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  : 

But  love  thv  law,  my  God. 
Ver.  89,  90,  91. 
[The  starry  heavens  ihy  rule  obey, 

The  earth  maintains  her  place  ; 
And  these  thy  servants  night  and  da> 

Thy  skill  and  power  express  : 
But  still  thy  law  and  gospel,  Lord. 

Have  I  ssons  more  divine  : 


SCRIPTURE.  103,    104 

earth  stands  firmer  thin  thy  word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine.] 

Ver.  160.  140.  9.  116. 
.vord  is  everlasting  truth  ; 

ure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 
|Ao  (Psalm  119.  5th  Part.  C.  M.) 

tUO.  Ddi^ht  in  Scripture;  or}  the  Word  of 
God  dwelling  in  us. 
Ver.  9?/     • 

OHOW  I  love  thy  holy  law  ! 
'Tis  daily  my  delight  ; 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night 
Ver.Mft 
Mv  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 

To  meditate  thy  word  ; 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lord. 
Ver.  3.  13.  54. 
How  doth  thy  word  my  heart  engage  ! 

How  well  employ  mv  tongue  ! 
tad,  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage, 
Yields  me  a  heavenly~song. 
Ver.  19*.  103. 
Am  I  a  stranger,  or  at  home, 

•Tis  my  perpetual  feast ; 
N  I  honey  dropping  from  the  comb 
So  much  allures  Trie  taste. 
Ver.  72.  127.  > 
No  treasures  so  enrich  the  mind; 

shall  thy  word  be  sold 
Tor  loads  of  silver  well  refin'd, 
>"or  heaps  of  choicest  gold. 
Ver.  2ft  49.  175. 
When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 
-i  fli  (Psalm  119.  6th  Part.  C.  M.) 

.\J-±.  Holiness  and  Comfort  from  the  Word. 
Ver.  lift 
I*  ORD,  I  esteem  thy  judgments  right, 
*^  And  all  thy  statutes  just ; 
Thence  I  maintain  a  constant  fight 
With  everv  flattering  lust. 
107    ' 


105,    106  MORAL  LAW. 

Ver.  97.  9. 
Thy  precepts  often  I  survey ; 

I  keep  thy  law  in  sight, 
Through  all  the  business  of  the  day, 

To  form  my  actions  right. 
Ver.  62. 
My  heart  in  midnight  silence  cries, 

1  How  sweet  thy  comforts  be!1 
My  thoughts  in  holy  wonder  rise, 

And  bring  their  thanks  to  thee. 
Ver.  162. 
And  when  my  spirit  drinks  her  fill 

At  some  good  word  of  thine, 
Not  mighty  men  that  share  the  spoil 

Have  joys  compared  to  mine. 

t  nr  (Psalm  119.  8th  Part.  C.  M.) 

LKJO.  The  Word  of  God  is  the  Saint1  s  Portion; 
or,  the  Excellency  and  Variety  of  Scripture. 
Ver.  111.  Paraphrased. 

1  T  ORD,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 
-*^  My  lasting  heritage ; 

There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  histories  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove, 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have. 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 


MORAL  LAW 

ftn         (Hymn  116.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 
"°#    Love  to  God  and  our  Neighbour, 

Matt.  xxii.  37 — 40. 
P"PHUS  saith  the  first,  the  great  command, 
-*-    '  Let  all  thy  inward  powerr  unite 
1  To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God, 
'  With  utmost  vigour  and  delight 
108 


SCRIPTURE. 

our  next  in  place 

. 
.-ure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him.' 
.}  Thi-  B  loses  spoke, 

a  did  tiie  prophets  preach  and  prove, 
For  want  of  t  :is  tiie  law  is  broke. 
And  the  whole  law's  fulhTd  by 

oh!  how  bar  as  are  ! 

How  cold  our  charity  and  z 
Lord,  fill  c  Ere, 

Or  we  shail  ne'er  perfon 

IQ-       (Hymn  3*.  B.  1.  -2d  Part.  L.  ML) 

1  OLESSEL 
-"-*  How  ri  is  nile  of  thine, 

*  To  do  to  all  men  just  the  same 
'As  we  expect  or  wish  from  them.' 

d,  short  and  plain, 
Gives  not  the  mind  nor  memory  pain  : 
And  every  conscience  must  approve 
lw  of  love. 
3  How  blest  would  every  nation  be, 
Thus  rul'd  by  love  and"  <: 
All  would  be  friends  without  a  foe, 
And  form  a  paradise  below, 
.  fb-iive  ns,  thai  we  keep 

aw  of  love  aal 
ire  let  envy,  wrath,  and  pride, 
But  thy  blest  maxims  be  our  guide. 

inc.  iu.  11.14, 15.  23.  2d ParLC. M.] 

lUo.  Q- 

1  npHUS  saith  the  Lord,  'The  spacious  field? 
-■-    '  And  flocks  and  herds  are  mine  ; 
'  O'er  all  the  e  hulls 

1 1  claim  a  right  divine. 
-  '  I  ask  no  sheep  for  sacrifice, 
'  Nor  bullocks  burnt  with  fire  ; 

*  To  hope  and  love,  to  pray  and  praise, 

1  Is  all  that  I  require. 

3  'Call  upon  me  when  trouble's  near, 

'  My  hand  shall  set  thee  free  ; 
'Then  shall  thy  thankful  lips  declare 
1  The  honour  due  to  me. 

4  '  The  man  that  offers  humble  liaise, 

1  He  srlorities  me  be.t ; 
109  10 


109,    110  SCRIPTURE. 

1  And  those  that  tread  my  holy  ways 
*  Shall  my  salvation  taste.' 

-.  /^q  (Psalm  16.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

IV J.      Confession  of  our  Poverty;  and  Saints 

the  best  Company;  or,  good  Works  profit  Meif, 

not  God. 

1  pRESERVE  me,  Lord,  in  time  of  need; 
•■•     For  succour  to  thy  throne  I  flee, 

But  have  no  merits  there  to  plead  ; 
My  goodness  cannot  reach  to  thee. 

2  Oft  have  my  heart  and  tongue  confest 
How  empty  and  how  poor  I  am ; 

My  praise  can  never  make  thee  blest, 
Nor  add  new  glories  to  thy  name. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  saints  on  earth  may  reap 
Some  profit  by  the  good  we  do ; 
These  are  the  company  I  keep, 

These  are  the  choicest  friends  I  know. 

4  Let  others  choose  the  sons  of  mirth 
To  give  a  relish  to  their  wine, 

I  love  the  men  of  heavenly  birth, 
Whose  thoughts  and  language  are  divine. 

lin  (Hymn  115.  B.  1.  CM.) 

*  lv»     Conviction  of  Sin  by  the  Law,  Rom.  vii. 
8,  9.  14.  24. 

1  T  ORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 
■*-^  And  felt  no  inward  dread  ! 

I  was  alive  without  the  law, 
And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright ; 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  [Mv  guilt  appear'd  but  small  before. 

Till  terribly  I  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just  and  pure, 
Was  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load, 

My  sins  reviv'd  again, 
I  had  provok'd  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain.] 

5  I'm  like  a  helpless  captive  sold 

Under  the  power  of  sin  ; 
I  cannot  do  the  good  I  would, 
Nor  keep  my  conscience  clean. 
110 


SCRIPTURE.  Ill,    112 

I  n  ath 

To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  . 
And  thus  redeem  the  si 

.  .  ,  (Hymn  181.  B.  ,\  L.  M.) 

111.        7;c     / 

i  npiir.  law  commands,  ind  makes  us  know 
*-    What  duties  to  our  God  ire 
But  'tis  the  gospel  must  reveal 

■  i  do  his  will. 

Ami  - 
Onlj 

I  race. 
W 

■ 
Bui  i  •  I  Christ  app 

Par.;  g 

\i  promise  lives. 

nn  (Hymn  12  M.) 

I  t_.  j-fc  Law  a)ni  Qgj  |  Scripture. 

1  rpHE  ;  .'.ill, 
-*-    And  ki                      i  in  awe  ; 

An.  'ill 

law. 

2  T;.  lis  his  face, 
And  smiling  from 

Sends  down  f  his  grsfce, 

Tli'  epistles  of  his  love. 

3  These  sacred  words  impart 
Our  Maker's  just  commands  ; 

The  pity  of  Ids  melting  heart, 
And  vengeance  of  his  hands. 

4  [Hence  we  awake  our  fear, 

Iraw  our  comfort  hence  ; 
The  arms  of  grace  are  treasur'd  here. 
And  armour  of  defence. 

5  We  learn  Christ  crucified, 
And  here  behold  his  bio 

All  arts  and  knowledges  beside 
Will  do  us  Utile  good.] 
$       We  read  the  heavenly  word, 
We  take  the  offer'd  grace, 
111 


113,  i  14  oosPLi  ■ 

the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  pro: 

In  vain  shall  Satan  raj 
Against  a  book  divine ; 
Where  wraJ  uard  the  page. 

Where  beams  of  mercy  - 


GOSPEL. 

•  i  o    (rsalm  89.  ver.  15,  vS:c.  Sd  Part.  C.  M.  j 
1  i0t  sed  Gospel. 

1  "DLF.ST  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 
-"-*  The  gospel's  jovial  sound  ; 

Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go, 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name  ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
Nor  Satan  dart?  condemn. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 

Strength  and  salvation  gives; 
Israel,  thy  King  for  ever  reigns. 
Thy  God  for  ever  lives. 

I  -.  i  (Hymni:?.  B.  I.  L.M. 

*  *  ±.  The  Apostles*  Commission  ;  or,  the  Gospel 
attested  by  Miracles,  Mark  xvi.  15,  ice.  Matt, 
xxviii.  IS. 

1  '4^  O  prea  1,  saitk  the  Lord, 

"  "  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive  ; 
'.He  shall  b^  sav'd  that  trusts  my  word, 
1  He  shall  be  damn'd  that  won't  believe. 

2  '  [I'll  make  your  great  commission  known, 
'  And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true 

•  Bv  aii  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
'  By  all  tiie  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  ■  Go  heal  th<  dse  the  dead, 
1  Go  cast  i                      ay  name  ; 

'  Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid, 
'Tho'  olasphemc] 

i  •  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands, 

•  I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end  ; 
'  All  power  is  trusted  to  my  hands, 

'  I  can  destroy,  an 

ae  round  his  head, 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  i 
112 


GOSPEL.  115,    116 

.  to  the  farthest  nation  spread 
The"  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

.  ,  r        (Hymn  4.  B.  1.  2d  Part.  J..  M.) 
i  1  J.     j'fie  inward  JVitiiessto  Christianity, 
1  John  v.  10. 

1  QUESTIONS  and  doubts  be  heard  no  more  ; 
Vt  l  .1  joy  be  all  our  theme  ; 

►irit  seals  his  Gospel  sure 
To  every  soul  that  trusts  in  him. 

2  Jems  thin: 
The  mercy                   .■  >rds  reveal 
Refines  the  heart  from  sense  and  sin, 
And  stamps  its  own  celestial  seal. 

I  "Tis  God's  iniiai: 
That  moulds  and  form-  me  heart  anew; 
Blasphemers  can  no  more  withstand, 
But  bow  and  own  thy  doctrine  true. 

4  The  guilty  wretch  that  trusts  thy  blood, 
Finds  peace  and  pardon  at  the  cross  j 
The  sinful  soul,  averse  to  God, 
Believes  ami  loves  his  Maker's  laws. 

5  Learning  and  wit  may  cease  their  strife, 
When  miracles  with  glory  shine  ; 

The  voice  that  calls  the  dead  to  life 
Most  be  almighty,  and  divine. 

i  ia  (Hymn  131.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

1  *  «■  The  Excellency  of  the  Christian  Religion. 

1  T  ET  everlasting  glories  crown 

-*-*  Thy  head,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord  ; 
Thy  hands  have  broug-ht  salvation  down, 
And  writ  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 

2  [What  if  we  trace  the  elobe  around, 
And  search  from  Britain  to  Japan, 
There  shall  be  no  religion  found 

So  just  to  God,  so  safe  for  man.] 

3  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 
Some  solid  Ground  to  rest  upon  ; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

4  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree  ! 
How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands  ! 
Thy  promises  how  firm  they  be  * 

How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands  ! 
i  [Nor  the  feign'd  fields  of  heathenish  bliss 
Could  raise  such  pleasures  in  the  mind  : 
113  10* 


U7,    118  GOSPEL, 

Nor  docs  the  Turkish  paradise 
Pretend  to  joys  so  well  refin'd.  j 
6  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 
Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 
And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

i  -|7  (Hymn  118.  B.  1.  S.  M.) 

1 1  /  •      Moses  and  Christ ;  or,  Shis  against  the 
Law  and  Gospel. 
John  i.  17.  Heb.  iii.  3.  5,  6,  and  x.  28,  29. 

1  PT^HE  law  by  Moses  came, 

-*-    But  peace,  and  truth,  and  love, 
Were  brought  by  Christ,  a  nobler  name, 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 
Their  different  works  were  done  ; 

Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  commands 
Be  strict  obedience  paid  ; 

O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  Sovereign  and  the  Head. 

4  The  man  that  durst  despise 
The  law  that  Moses  brought, 

Behold  !  how  terrible  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 
On  that  rebellious  race, 

Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

•  n  o  (Hymn  119.  B.  1.  CM.) 

1  TO.  The  different  Success  of  the  Gospel,  1  Cor. 
i.  23,  24.  2  Cor.  ii.  16.  ICor.  iii.  6,  7. 

1  JURIST  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme: 
^  The  mysteries  that  we  speak 

Are  scandal  in  the  Jews  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls  enlightened  from  above 

With  joy  receive  the  word  ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power,  and  love 
Shines  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savour  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath ; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 
114 


GOSPEL.  119. 

1  Till  God  diffuse  bis  gra< 

rain, 
Iu  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground, 

And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 

,  1  q      (Hymn  33.  B.  I.  1st  Part.  C.  M. ) 
1  1 »  vi  rail  o/fte  Gospel,  Wow.. 

1  Cor.  i.  27,  28. 

1  ^HALL  atheist?  dare  insult  the  cross 

Of  our  Redeemer.  God  ? 
11  infidels  reproach  his  laws, 
Or  trample  on  his  blood  ? 

2  What  if  he  choose  mysterious  ways 

To  clcanse'us  from  our  faults  ; 
May  not  the  works  of  sovereign  grace 

Transcend  our  feeble  the 
W     *  if  his  gospel  bids  us  I  . 

With  flesh,  and  self,  and  sin: 
The  prize  is  nosl  divinely  bright 

That  we  are  call'd  to  win. 
i  What  if  the  foolish,  and  the  ; 

His  glorious  grace  partake  ; 
This  but  confirms  the  truth  the  more. 

For  so  the  prophets  spake. 

5  Do  some  that  own  his  sacred 

Indulge  their  souls  in  r:u  ; 

lame, 
His  laws  are  pure  and  clean. 

6  Then  let  our  faith  grow  firm  and  strong. 

Our  lips  profess  his  word  ; 
Nor  blush  nor  fear  to  walk  among 
The  men  that  love  the  Lord. 

I  on      (Hymn  $4.  1st  Part.  B.  1.  I  .  M.I 
1  ~U.  jiie  Gospel  the  Power  or'  God  lo  Salvation. 
Rom.  i.  16.   1  Cor.  l.  IS.  2-1. 

1  TV' HAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do 

*  *  That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  wo  ? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind  • 

2  How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiven, 
Or  form  our  natures  tit  for  heavi  a  ! 
Can  souls  all  o'er  defil'd  with  sin 

Make  their  own  powers  and  passions  clean  \ 

3  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  J<  sus  brings  his  gospel  nif 

'XL-  there  su<  h  rower  and  glory  dwell 
ves  rebellious  *ouis  from  hell. 
115 


121,    122  GOSPEL. 

4  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up  ; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord.     • 

3  Let  men  or  angels  dig  the  mines, 
Where  nature's  golden  treasure  shines ; 
Brought  near  the-  doctrine  of  the  Cross, 
All  nature's  gold  appears  but  dross. 

6  Should  vile  blasphemers  with  disdain 
Pronounce  the  truths  of  Jesus  vain, 
I'll  meet  the  scandal  and  the  shame, 
And  sing  and  triumph  in  his  name. 

191  (Llyrnn  138.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

■■ "- *  •  The  Power  of  the  Gospel. 

1  HP  HIS  is  the  word  of"  truth  and  love, 
•*-    Sent  to  the  nations  from  above  ; 

Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind  ; 

This  sovereign  halm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruin'd  creature  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive  : 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  live  ; 

Dry  bones  are  rais'd  and  cloth'd  afresh, 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turn'd  to  flesh. 

4  [Where  Satan  reign'd  in  shades  of  night, 
The  gospel  strikes  a  heavenly  light : 
Our  lusts  its  wonderous  power  controls, 
And  calms  the  rage  of  angry  souls.] 

5  [Lions  and  beasts  of  savage  name 
Put  on  the  nature  of  the  lamb  ; 
Whilst  the  wild  world  esteem  it  strange, 
Gaze,  and  admire,  and  hate  the  change.] 

6  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 
Let  sinners  gaze,  and  hate  me  too  ; 
The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

I  99  (Hymn  126.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

I  ZZ.         q0j  glorified  in  the  Gospel. 

1  rpHE  Lord,  descending  from  above, 

-*-    Invites  his  children  near, 
While  power  and  truth  and  boundless  love 
Display  their  glories  here. 

2  Here  in  thv  gospel's  wonderous  frame 

Fresh  wisdom  we  pursue  ; 
1)6 


i'EL.  J  23.  \9& 

A  thousand  angels  learn  thy  name 
Bevond  whate'er  they  knew. 

3  Thv  name  is  writ  in  fairest  lii 

wonders  here  we  trace  ; 
Wisdom  throii^rii  all  the  mystery  b!  i 

4  The  law  its  best  obedience  owes 

To  our  incarnate  God  ; 
And  thy  revenging  justice  shows 
tours  m  his  blood. 
)  But  still  the  lustre  of  thy  grace 
Our  warmer 
Gilds  the  w 
And  more  exalts  our  jo 

|S>o  (Hymn  10.  B.  1.  S.M.j 

LjL.).  ffie  Blessedness  of  Gospel  Times  ;  or,  th<- 

Revelation  of  Christ  to  Jews  and  Gentii 

v.  2.  7—10.   Matt.  xiii.  16,  17. 

1  TJO^  beauteous  are  their  feet 
-"-  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 

Who  bring  salvation  on  their  toi 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charmincr  is  their  voice! 
Hov  '•  liners  are  ! 

*  Zion,  hi  lour  King", 

*  He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.; 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for. 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 

Prophets  and  kin^s  desi'r'el  it  Ion?, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  song;?, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

*  to*        (Psalm'  M.) 

1—4.  , 

1  HPO  our  almighty  Maker,  God, 
■*-    New  honours  be  addrest ; 
111 


125,    126  SCRIPTURE 

His  great  salvation  shines  abroad, 
And  makes  the  nations  blest. 

2  He  spake  the  word  to  Abraham  first ; 

His  truth  fulfils  the  grace : 
The  Gentiles  make  his  name  their  trust, 
And  learn  his  righteousness. 

3  Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim 

With  all  her  different  tongues ; 
And  spread  the  honours  of  his  name 
In  melodv  and  songs. 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES  AND 
BLESSINGS. 


ELECTION. 

19c  Hymn  54.  B.I.  L.  M.) 

1  —  o.    Electing  Grace;  or,  Saints  beloved  in 
Christ,  Eph.  i.  3,  &c. 

1  TESUS,  we  bless  thy  Father's  name  ; 
*J    Thy  God  and  ours  are  both  the  same ; 
What  heavenly  blessings  from  his  throne, 
Flow  down  to  sinners  through  his  Son ! 

2  '  Christ  be  my  first  elect,'  he  said, 

Then  chose  our  souls  in  Christ  our  Head, 
Before  he  gave  the  mountains  birth, 
Or  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 

3  Thus  did  eternal  Love  begin 

To  raise  us  up  from  death  and  sin ; 
Our  characters  were  then  decreed, 
'Blameless  in  love,  a  holy  seed.' 

4  Predestinated  to  be  sons, 

Born  by  degrees,  but  chose  at  once ; 

A  new  regenerated  race 

To  praise  the  glory  of  his  grace. 

5  With  Christ  our  Lord  >v£  share  our  part 
In  the  affections  of  his  heart ; 

Nor  shall  our  souls  be  thence  remov'd 
Till  he  forgets  his  first  belov'd. 

19p  (Hymn  117.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

I  Z  O.  Election  sovereign  and  free,  Rom.  ix.  21- 

23.  20. 
I  TJEHOLD  the  potter  and  the  clay, 
■  *  He  forms  his  vessels  as  he  please  : 
118 


DOCTRINES.  i£7 

Such  is  our  God,  and  such  are  we, 
The  subjects  of  his  high  deer;. 
I  [Poth  not  the  workman's  power  extend 
r  all  the  mass,  which  part  to  choose 
And  mould  it  for  a  nobler  end, 
And  which  to  leave  for  viler  use  ?] 

3  May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high 

use  his  favours  as  he  will, 
Chose  some  to  life  while  others  die, 
And  yet  be  just  and  gracious  still  ? 

4  [What  if  to  make  his  terrors  known, 
He  lets  his  patience  long  endure, 
Suffering  vile  rebels  to  go  on 

And  seal  their  own  destruction  sure ! 

5  What  if  he  means  to  show  his  grace, 
And  his  electing  lore  employs 

To  mark  out  some  of  mortal  race, 
And  form  them  fit  for  heavenly  joys  !] 

6  Shall  man  reply  against  the  Lord, 
And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjust, 
The  thunder  of  whose  dreadful  word 
Can  crush  a  thousand  worlds  to  dust  ? 

7  But,  0  my  soul,  if  truths  so  bright 
Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  sight, 
Vet  still  his  written  will  obey, 

And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 
S  Then  shall  he  make  his  justice  known, 
And  the  whole  world  before  his  throne 
With  joy  or  terror  shall  confess 
The  glory  of  his  righteousness. 

..)-  (Hymn 96.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

'  *  '  ■  Election  excludes  boasting,  1  Cor.  i.  26— Si  • 
i    I^L'T  few  among  the  carnal  wise, 
*-*  But  few  of  noble  race, 
Obtain  the  favour  of  thine  eyes, 
Almighty  King  of  grace. 
2  He  takes  the  men  of  meanest  name 
For  sons  and  heirs  of  God  ; 
And  thus  he  pours  abundant  shame 
On  honourable  blood. 
j  He  calls  the  fool,  and  makes  him  know 
The  mvsteries  of  his  grace, 
To  bring  aspiring  wisdom  low, 
And  all  its  pride  abase. 
4  Nature  has  all  its  glories  lost 

When  brought  before  his  throne : 
119 


128,  129 

No  flesh  shall  in  his  presence  boast, 
But  in  the  Lord  alone. 

|oo  (Hymn  11.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

iwta-°*  The  humble  enlightened,  and  carnal  Rea- 
son humbled ;  or,  the  Sovereignty  of  Grace, 
Lukex.  01,  22. 

1  n^HEKE  was  an  hour  when  Christ  rejoie'd, 
-*-    And  spoke  his  joy  in  words  of  praise: 
'Father,  I  thank  thee,"  mighty  God, 

'Lord  of  the  earth,  and  heavens,  and  seas. 

2  '  I  thank  thy  sovereign  power  and  love, 
'That  crowns  my  doctrine  with  success  ; 
'And  makes  the  babes  in  knowledge  learn 

The  heights  and  breadths,  and  lengths  of  grace. 
i  '  But  all  this  glory  lies  conceal'd 

'  From  men  of  prudence  and  of  wit ; 

'The  prince  of  darkness  blinds  their  eyes, 

'And  thtir  own  pride  resists  the  light. 
I  '  Father,  'tis  thus,  because  thy  will 

'  Chose  and  ordain'd  it  should  be  so ; 

'  'Tis  thy  delight  to  abase  the  proud, 

1  And  lay  the  haughty  scorner  low. 
b  '  There's  none  can  know  the  Father  right, 

'But  those  who  learn  it  from  the  Son; 

*  Nor  can  the  Son  be  well  receiv'd, 

'But  where  the  Father  makes  him  known.' 
•)  Then  let  our  souls  adore  our  God 

That  deals  his  graces  as  he  please. 

Nor  fjives  to  mortals  an  account 

Or  of  his  actions,  or  decrees. 

|9Q  (Hymn  12.  B.  I.  C.  M.) 

1  +*u .  pree  Qrace  fa  revealing  Christ,  Luke  x.  21 

1  JESUS,  the  man  of  constant  grief, 
*^    A  mourner  all  his  days ; 

His  spirit  once  rejoie'd  aloud, 
And  turn'd  his  joy  to  praise. 

2  '  Father,  I  thank  thy  wonderous  love, 

'  That  hath  reveal'd  thy  Son 
'To  men  unlearned ;  and  to  babes 
4  Hath  made  thy  gospel  known. 

3  *  The  mysteries  of  redeeming  grace 

1  Are  hidden  from  the  wise, 
'  While  pride  and  carnal  reasonings  join 
'To  swell  and  blind  their  eyes.' 

4  Thus  doth  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth, 

His  great  decrees  fulfil, 
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doctrines.     130,131,132 

And  orders  all  Ids  works  of  grace 
By  his  own  sovereign  will. 

i  or>  (Hymn  96.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

I  .)\J.  Distinguishing  Love;  or>  Angels  punish- 
ed y  and  Men  sand. 

1  "T|OWN  headlong  from  their  native  skifjc 
J^  The  rebel  angels  fell. 

And  thunderbolts  of  flaming  wrath 
Pursu'd  them  deep  to  hell. 

2  Down  from  the  top  of  earthly  Miss 

Rebellious  man  was  hurl'd  ; 
And  Jesus  stoop'd  beneath  the  grave 
To  reach  a  sinking  world. 

3  0  love  of  infinite  degree  ! 

Unrneasurable  grace  ! 
Must  heaven's  eternal  darling  die 
To  save  a  trait'rous  race  ? 

4  Must  angels  sink  for  ever  down, 

And  burn  in  quenchless  fire, 
While  God  forsakes  his  shining  throne 
To  raise  us  wretches  higher ! 

5  0  for  this  love  let  eartli  and  skies 

With  hallelujahs  ring, 
And  the  full  choir  of  human  tongues 
All  hallelujah  sing. 

,  oi  (Hymn  97.  B.  2.  L.M.) 

1J1,  The  same, 

1  Xj^ROM  heaven  the  sinning  angels  fell, 

■*-    And  wrath  and  darkness  chain'd  them  dowi. 
But  man,  vile  man,  forsook  his  bliss, 
And  mercy  lifts  him  to  a  crown. 

2  Amazing  work  of  sovereign  grace 
That  could  distinguish  rebels  so ! 
Our  guilty  treasons  call'd  aloud 
For  everlasting  fetters  too. 

3  To  thee,  to  thee,  almighty  Love, 
Our  souls,  ourselves,  our  all  we  pay : 
Millions  of  tongues  shall  sound  thy  praise 
On  the  bright  hills  of  heavenly  day. 

COVEXAXT  OF  GRACE. 

-.  or>  (Psalm  89.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

1  o£.    The  Covenant  made  with  Christ ;  or,  the 

true  David. 
1  XjlOR  ever  shall  my  song  record 
•     •*•    The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord ; 
121  11 


133  SCRIPTURE 

Mercy  and  truth  for  ever  stand, 
Like  heaven,  establish'd  by  his  hand. 

2  Thus  to  his  Son  he  sware,  and  said, 

1  With  thee  my  covenant  first  is  made ; 
1  In  thee  shall  dying  sinners  live, 
'  Glory  and  grace  are  thine  to  give. 

3  '  Be  thou  my  prophet,  thou  rny  priest ; 
4  Thy  children  shall  be  ever  blest ; 

1  Thou  art  my  chosen  King  ;  thy  throne 
'  Shall  stand  eternal  like  my  own. 

4  l  There's  none  of  all  my  sons  above 

*  So  much  my  image  or  my  love ; 

*  Celestial  powers  thy  subjects  are, 

'  Then  what  can  earth  to  thee  compare ! 

5  '  David,  my  servant,  whom  I  chose 

1  To  guard  my  flock,  to  crush  my  foes, 
1  And  rais'd  him  to  the  Jewish  throne, 
'Was  but  a  shadow  of  my  Son.' 

6  Now  let  the  church  rejoice,  and  sing 
Jesus  her  Saviour  and  her  King  : 
Angels  his  heavenly  wonders  show, 
And  saints  declare  his  works  below. 

I  o  o    (Psalm  89.  ver.  30,  &c.  5th  Part.  C.  M.) 

1«j«j.     77^  Covenant  of  Grace  unchangeable; 

or,  Afflictions  without  Rejection. 

1  '  VET,  saith  the  Lord,  if  David's  race, 

■*■    *  The  children  of  my  Son, 
c  Should  break  my  laws,  abuse  my  grace, 

*  And  tempt  mine  anger  down  ; 

2  c  Their  sins  I'll  visit  with  the  rod, 

1  And  make  their  folly  smart ; 

*  But  I'll  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 

4  Nor  from  my  truth  depart. 

3  l  My  covenant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 

*  But  keep  my  grace  in  mind  ; 

'  And  what  eternal  love  hath  spoke, 

*  Eternal  truth  shall  bind. 

1  c  Once  have  I  sworn  (I  need  no  more) 
1  And  pledg'd  my  holiness, 
1  To  seal  the^sacred  promise  sure 

*  To  David  and  his  race. 

i  l  The  sun  shall  see  his  offspring  rise 

*  And  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 

'  Long  as  he  travels  round  the  skies 
1  To  give  the  nations  da  v. 
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DOCTRINES.     134,  135,  136 

-  i he  moon  thr>t  rule?  the  night 
1  His  kingdom  shall  endure. 
'  Till  the  fix'd  laws  of  shade  and  light 
4  Shall  be  observ'd  no  more.' 

.  .u  (Hymn  40.  B.  2.  C,  M.) 

I  J4.     oHr  Comfort  in  the  Covenant  made  witn 
Christ. 

1  Ot  R  God,  how  firm  his  promise  stands, 
^  Ev'n  when  he  hides  his  face! 

He  trusts  in  our  Redeemer's  hands 
His  glory  and  his  grace. 

2  Then  why,  my  soul,  these  sad  complaints. 

Since  Christ  and  we  are  one  ? 
Thy  God  is  faithful  to  his  saints. 
Is  faithful  to  his  Son. 

3  Beneath  his  smiles  my  heart  has  livM, 

And  part  of  heaven  possess'd  ; 
I  praise  his  name  for  grace  receir'd, 
And  trust  him  for  the  rest. 

i  o-  (Hymn  139.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

loO.  JJopc  hi  the  Covenant;  or,  God's  P>< 
and  Truth  unchangeable,  Heb.  vi.  17 — 19. 

1  XXOW  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 
-"-  To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God  ! 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 

And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 
Join  to  confirm  the  wonderous  grace  ; 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word, 
And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 

3  Amidst  temptations  sharp  and  long, 
My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies  : 
Hope  is  my  anchor  firm  and  strong, 
While  tempests  blow  and  billows  rise. 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirits  up ; 

ill]  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope, 
In  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 
REDEMPTION. 
-,  oft  (Hvmn  78.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

I  JO.  Redemption  by  Christ. 

I  TTTHEN  the  first  parents  of  our  race 
T  '    Rebell'd  and  lost  their  God, 
And  the  infection  of  their  sin 
Had  tainted  all  our  blood. 
123 


137,  138  SCRIPTURE 

2  Infinite  pity  touch'd  the  heart 

Of  the  eternal  Son ; 
Descending  from  the  heavenly  court 
He  left  his  Father's  throne. 

3  Aside  the  Prince  of  Glory  threw 

His  most  divine  array, 
And  wrapp'd  his  Godhead  in  a  veil 
Of  our  inferior  clay. 

4  His  living  power,  and  dying  love 

Redeem'd  unhappy  men, 
And  rais'd  the  ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  again. 

5  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  our  flesh  and  soul 

We  joyfully  resign, 
Bless'd  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own, 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

6  Thine  honour  shall  for  ever  be 

The  business  of  our  days, 
For  ever  shall  our  thankful  tongues 
Speak  thy  deserved  praise. 

1  07  (Hymn  29.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

*  «5  «  •    Redemption  by  Price  and  Power. 
I    TESUS,  with  all  thy  saints  above 
**    My  tongue  would  bear  her  part, 
Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love, 
And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 
I  Bless'd  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 
Who  bought  me  with  his  blood, 
And  quench'd  his  father's  flaming  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood : 
3  The  Lamb  that  freed  my  captive  soul 
From  Satan's  heavy  chains, 
And  sent  the  lion  down  to  howl 
Where  hell  and  horror  reigns. 
5  All  glory  to  the  dving  Lamb, 
And  never-ceasing  praise, 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name, 
Or  saints  to  feel  his  grace. 

1  r»£  (Hymn  82.  B.  2.  CM.) 

I  OO.  Redemption  and  Protection  from  Spiritual 

Enemies. 
I     \  RISE,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers, 
■*"*-  And  triumph  in  my  God, 
\  wake,  my  voice,  and  loud  proclaim 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 
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DOCTRINES.  1393 

He  rais'd  me  from  the  deeps  of  sin, 

tes  of  gap! up-  hell, 
And  fix'd  my  standing  more  secure 

Thau  'twas  before  I  fell. 
The  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Beneath  my  soul  lie  plac'd, 
And  on  the  rock  of  ages  set 

My  slippery  footsteps  fas! 
I      The  city  o{  my  bless'd  abode 

Is  wall'd  around  with  grace, 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark  stands 

To  shield  the  sacred  place. 
Satan  may  vent  his  sharpest  - 

And  all  his  legions  roar, 
Almighty  mercy  guards  my  life, 

And  bounds  his  raging  power 
6      Arise,  my  soul,  awake,  my  voice, 

And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing, 
Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 

My  Saviour  and  my  King. 

.  oq  (Hymn  35.  B.  2.  C.  If.) 

I  O «-  'Praise  to  God  for  Creation  and  Redemptio  I 

1  |~  ET  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord, 
-*-J  Who  never  knew  thy  srrace, 
But  our  loud  songs  shall  still  record 

The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

2  We  raise  our  shouts,  0  God,  to  thee; 

And  send  them  to  thy  throne, 
All  glory  to  th'  United  Three, 
The  Undivided  One. 
9      'Twas  he  (and  we'll  adore  his  name) 
That  form'd  us  by  a  word, 
*Tis  he  restores  our  ruin'd  frame  ; 
Salvation  to  the  Lord. 
4      Hosanna  !  let  the  earth  and  skies 
Repeat  the  joyful  sound, 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales,  reflect  the  voice 
In  one  eternal  round. 

ATOXEMEXT. 

I  4U.  The  Incarnation  an  I  krisL 

1       rpHUS  saith  the  Lord.  *  Your  work  is  vaii  . 
-*-    '  Give  your  bumt-off  rinu?  o'er, 
•In  dying  goats  and  bullocks  slain 
-  M-  sot3  delights  no  more.' 
Ho  ^    IV- 


141  stRIPTURL 

2  Then  spake  the  Saviour,  '  Lo,  Vm  here^ 

<  My  God,  to  do  thy  will ; 
1  Whate'er  thv  sacred  books  declare, 
1  Thy  senant  shall  fulfil. 

3  '  Thy  law  is  ever  in  my  sight, 

'  1  keep  it  near  my  heart ; 
'  Mine  ears  are  open  with  delight 
1  To  what  thy  lips  impart.' 

4  And  see,  the  blcss'd  Redeemer  comes, 

Th'  eternal  Son  appears, 
And  at  th'  appointed  time  assumes 

The  body  God  prepares. 
b  Much  he  reveal'd  his  Father'6  grace. 

And  much  his  truth  he  show'd, 
And  preach'd  the  way  of  righteousness 

Where  great  assemblies  stood. 
6  His  Father's  honour  touch'd  his  heart. 

He  pitied  sinners'  cries, 
And,  to  fulfil  a  Saviour's  part, 

Was  made  a  sacrifice. 
PAUSE. 
No  blood  of  beasts  on  altars  shed 

Could  wash  the  conscience  clean. 
But  the  rich  sacrifice  he  paid 

Atones  for  all  our  sin. 
9  Then  was  the  great  salvation  spread. 

And  Satan's  kingdom  shook  : 
Thus  by  the  woman's  promis'd  seed 

The  serpent's  head  was  broke. 

,  a  i        (Psalm  40.  ver.  5—10.  L.  M.) 
1  A  *  •  Christ  our  Sacrifice. 

1  ^T^HE  wonders,  Lord,  thy  love  has  wrought. 

-■-    Exceed  our  praise,  surmount  our  thought 

Should  I  attempt  the  long  detail, 

My  speech  would  faint,  my  numbers  fail. 

2  No  blood  of  beasts  on  altars  spilt 

Can  cleanse  the  souls  of  men  from  guilt. 
But  thou  hast  set  before  our  eyes 
An  all-sufficient  sacrifice. 

3  Lo !  thine  eternal  Son  appears, 
To  thy  desifms  be  bows  his  ears, 
Assumes  a  body  well  prepar'd, 
And  well  performs  a  work  so  hard. 

4  'Behold,  I  come,'  (the  Saviour  cries. 
With  love  and  duty  in  his  eves,) 

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DOCTRINES.  i4£?   l4o 

1  tunic  to  bear  the  heavy  load 

<  M  sins,  and  do  thy  wiilj  my  God. 

i  '  Tis  written  in  thy  great  decree, 

1  'Tis  in  thy  book  foretold  of  me, 

'I  must  fulfil  the  Saviour's  part,' 

*  And,  lo  !  thy  law  is  in  my  heart. 

6  Til  magnify  thy  holy  law, 

'And  rebels  to  obedience  draw, 

4  When  on  my  cross  I'm  lifted  high, 

1  Or  to  my  crown  above  the  sky, 
:  *  The  Spirit  shall  descend,  and  show 

'  What  thou  ha?t  done,  and  what  I  do ; 

1  The  wondering  world  shall  learn  thy  gran. 

1  Thy  wisdom  and  thy  righteousness.' 

.  19         (HvmnllS.  B.2.  L.  M.) 
1  --*-—         The  Priesthood  of  Christ. 

1  TDLOOD  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  skies, 
-*-*   Revenge  the  blood  of  Abel  cries  ; 

But  the  dear  stream  when  Christ  was  slain- 
Speaks  Peace  as  loud  from  every  vein. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  from  God  on  high, 
Behold  he  lays  his  vengeance  by, 
And  rebels  that  deserv'd  his  sword, 
Become  the  favourites  of  the  Lord* 

>  To  Jesus  let  our  praises  rise 
Who  gave  his  life  a  sacrifice  ; 
Now  he  appears  before  his  God, 
And  for  our  pardon  pleads  his  blood 

,  to  (Hymn  155.  B.  2.  CM.) 

*■  4:«J.  Christ  our  Passover. 

i  T  0  !  the  destroying  angel  flies 

•*-*  To  Pharaoh's  stubborn  land  : 

The  pride  and  flower  of  Egypt  dies 
By  his  vindictive  hand. 

2  He  pass'd  the  tents  of  Jacob  o'er, 

Nor  pour'd  the  wrath  divine  ; 

He  saw  the  blood  on  every  door, 

And  bless'd  the  peaceful  sign. 

3  Tims  the  appointed  Lamb  must  bleed 

To  break  th'  Egyptian  yoke  ; 

Thus  Israel  is  from  bondage  freed, 

And  'scapes  the  angel's  stroke. 

i  Lord;  if  my  heart  were  sprinkled  too. 
With  blood  so  rich  as  thine, 


44.    145  SCRIPTURE 

Justice  no  longer  would  pursue 

This  guilty  soul  of  mine. 
5  Jesus  our  passoverwas  slain, 

And  has  at  once  procur'd 
Freedom  from  Satan's  heavy  chain, 

And  God's  avenging-  sword. 

1 11      (Hymn  58.  B.  1.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 
I  4-*.  772e  Atonement  of  Christ,  Rom.  iii.  25 

1  XT Cn''  is  our  nature  spoil'd  by  sin  ! 

-"-  Yet  nature  ne'er  hath  found 
The  way  to  make  the  conscience  clean. 
Or  heal  the  painful  wound. 

2  In  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God 

By  methods  of  our  own  ; 
Jesus,  there's  nothing  but  thy  blood 
Can  bring  us  near  the  throne. 

3  The  threatenings  of  thy  broken  law 

Impress  our  souls  with  dread  ; 
If  God  his  sword  of  vengeance  draw, 
It  strikes  our  spirits  dead. 

4  But  thine  illustrious  sacrifice 

Hath  answer'd  these  demands, 
And  peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies 
Come  down  by  Jesus'  hands. 

5  Here  all  the  ancient  types  agree, 

The  altar  and  the  lamb ; 
And  prophets  in  their  visions  see 
Salvation  through  his  name. 

6  'Tis  by  thy  death  we  live,  0  Lord  : 

'Tis  on  thy  cross  we  rest : 
For  ever  be  thy  love  ador'd, 
Thy  name  for  ever  blest. 

ji(-  (Hymn  US.  B.  2.  CM. 

I  -±*>.         q0(i  reconciled  in  Christ. 

1  T^EAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 
-*-^  My  Jesus,  and  my  God, 

Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood  I " 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  Father  smiles  again ; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find  ; 
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DOCTRINES.  146.  J4T 

.  just,  and  sacred  Tiiree 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 
4  But  if  ImmanufTs  face  appear, 
My  hope,  my  joy  begins  ; 
Hi-  Dime  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

.le  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely. 
And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast,  ' 
I  love  tii'  incarnate  mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  friuL 

146.  (Hymn  61.  B.  1.  L.  If.) 

Christ  our  High  Pri.st  and  King,  am, 
Christ  corning  to  Judgment,  Rev.  i.  5 — l -. 

1  IV  OW  to  the  Lord,  that  makes  as  know 
^     The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 

Be  humble  honours  paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 
!    Twas  he  that  cleans'd  our  foulest  sin?, 
And  wash'd  us  in  his  richest  biood  ; 
Tis  he  that  makes  m  priests  and  kin::-. 
.And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

3  To  Jesus  our  atoning  Priest, 
To  Jesus  our  superior  Kin 2", 
Be  everlasting  power  confess'd, 
And  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

4  Behold,  on  flying  clouds  he  come*  , 
And  every  eye  shall  ,>ee  ban  mo 
Though  with  our  sins  we  pierc'd  nun  oner 
Then  ne  displays  his  pardoning  love, 

•3  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail 
While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day  ; 
Come,  Lord  ;  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  let  thy  chariots  long  delay. 

REGENERATION. 

147,  (Hymn  95.  B.  1.  C.  M. ) 

"  Reget  d  i.  13.  iii.  3,  £cc. 

V"OT  all  ■      outward  forms  on  earth, 
*-*    Nor  rites  that  God  hath  driven, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  gTace  ; 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son 
A  new  peculiar  race. 
129 


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148,  149  SCRIPTURE 

3  The  Spirit  like  some  heavenly  wind 
Blows  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 
New  models  all  the  carnal  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh, 
■i  Our  quickened  souls  awake,  and  rise 
From  the  long  sleep  of  death  ; 
On  heavenly  things  we  lix  our  eyes, 
And  praise  employs  our  breath. 

148.  (Hymn  99.  B.  1.  C.  M.  ) 

Stones  made    Children  of  A'orahur 
Grace  not  conveyed  by  Religious  Parents,  Matt. 
iii.  9. 
1  y  AIN  are  the  hopes  that  rebels  place 
Upon  their  birth  and  blood, 
Descended  from  a  pious  race  ; 
(Their  fathers  now  with  God.) 
f2  He  from  the  caves  of  earth  and  hell 
Can  take  the  hardest  stones, 
And  till  the  house  of  Abra'm  well 
With  new-created  sons. 
3  Such  wonderous  power  doth  he  possess 
Who  t'orm'd  our  mortal  frame, 
Who  call'd  the  world  from  emptiness. 
The  world  obey'd  and  came. 

149.  (Hymn  130.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

The  new  Creation. 

1  A  TTEND,  while  God's  exalted  Son 
-^*-   Doth  his  own  glories  show ; 

4  Behold  I  sit  upon  my  throne 
4  Creating  all  things  new. 

2  '  Nature  and  sin  are  pass'd  away, 

'  And  the  old  Adam  dies  ; 
'  My  hands  a  new  foundation  lay, 
4  See  the  new  world  arise. 

3  '  I'll  be  a  sun  of  righteousness 

4  To  the  new  heavens  I  make  ; 
4  None  but  the  new-born  heirs  of  grace 
4  Mv  glories  .shall  partake.' 

4  Mighty  Redeemer,  set  me  free 

From  my  old  state  of  sin  ; 
0  make  my  soul  alive  to  thee, 
Create  new  powers  witliin. 
,  Renew  mine  eyes,  and  form  mine  ears, 
\iwl  mould  my  heart  afresh: 
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DOCTRINES.  150.    15  i 

u  passions,  joys  and  tears, 
And  turn  the  stone  to  flesh. 
6  Far  from  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
From  sin,  and  earth,  and  hell, 
In  the  new  world  that  grace  has  made 
I  would  for  ever  dwell. 


150. 


(Hymn  159.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 
dn  unconverted  State;  or,  converting 
Grace. 

1  [rj.REAT  KiniT  of  glory  and  of  grace, 

"  We  own  with  humble  shame, 
How  vile  is  our  degenerate  race, 
And  our  first  father's  name.  ] 

2  From  Adam  flows  our  tainted  blood, 

Tiie  poison  reigns  within, 
Makes  us  averse  to  all  that's  good, 
And  willing  slaves  to  sin. 

5  [Daily  we  break  thy  holy  laws, 

And  then  reject  thy  grace  ; 
Engag'd  in  the  old  serpent's  cause 
Against  our  Maker's  face.] 
4  We  live  estrang'd  afar  from  God, 
And  love  the  distance  well ; 
With  haste  we  run  the  dangerous  road 
That  leads  to  death  and  hell. 
i  And  can  such  rebel*  be  restor'd  ! 
Such  natures  made  divine  ! 
Let  sinners  see  thy  glory,  Lord, 
And  feel  this  power  of  thine. 

6  We  raise  our  Father's  name  on  high, 

Who  his  own  Spirit  sends 
To  bring  rebellious  strangers  nigh, 
And  turn  his  foes  to  friends. 

,  ri  (Hymn  161.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

*  °*  *■  •     Christian  Virtues ;  or,  the  Difficulty  oj 
Conversion. 

1  QJTRAIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait 
^  That  leads  to  joys  on  high, 

'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 
While  crowds  mistake,  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied, 

The  mind  and  will  renewM, 
Passion  suppress'd,  and  patience  tried, 
And  vain  desires  subdu'd. 
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152,    153  SCRIPTURE 

3  [Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  grace, 

Where  it  prevails  and  rules ; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abas'd, 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls. 

4  The  love  of  gold  be  banish'd  hence, 

(That  vile  idolatry,) 
And  every  member,  every  sense, 
In  sweet  subjection  lie. 

5  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power, 

Requires  a  strong  restraint ; 
We  must  be  watchful  every  hour, 
And  pray,  but  never  faint. 

6  Lord,  can  a  feeble  helpless  worm, 

Fulfil  a  task  so  hard ! 
Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform, 
And  give  the  free  reward. 

JUSTIFICATION9. 

I  ao  (Hymn  94.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

lOA.  Justification  by  Faith,  not  by  Works;  or. 
the  Law  condemns,  Grace  justifies,  Rom.  iii.  1° 
—22. 

1  "17AIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 

*     On  their  own  works  have  built : 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouth, 

Without  a  murmuring  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now, 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace ! 

When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 

Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 

That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

i  ko  (Hymn  154.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

*  <-**'•        Self-righteousness  insufficient. 

I  TI^HERE  are  the  mourners,*  saiththe  Lord, 
^"    'That  wait  and  tremble  at  my  word, 
4  That  walk  in  darkness  all  the  day  ? 
'  Come  make  my  name  your  trust  acd  stav 

+  Isaiah  i.  10,  11. 
132 


JUSTIFICATION-.  154 

i  works  nor  duties  of  your  own 

1  Can  for  the  smallest  sin  atone  ; 

.  robes  that  nature  may  provide 

k  Will  not  your  least  pollutions  hide. 
3  '  The  softest  couch  that  nature  knows 

1  Can  give  the  conscience  no  repose  : 

1  Look"  to  my  righteousness,  and  live  ; 

'  Comfort  and  peace  are  mine  to  give.] 
obs  of  pride,  that  kindle  coals 

f  With  your  own  hands  to  warm  your  soul? 

'  Walk  in  the  light  of  your  own  fire, 

'  Enjoy  the  sparks  that  ye  desire. 
5  '  This  is  your  portion  at  my  hands  ; 

'  Hell  waits  you  with  her  iron  bands, 

'  Ye  shall  lie  down  in  sorrow  there, 

'  In  death,  in  darkness,  and  despair.' 

,  -  «  (Ps.  71.7. 15.14. 16.  23. 22.  24.  2d  Pt.  CM. 
I J  k.  Christ  cur  Strength  and  Righteousness. 

1  A  FY  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend, 
■^■"   When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 

The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ! 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust, 

Thy  goodness  I  adore  ; 
And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road, 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strengt". 
To  see  my  Father  God. 

4  When  I  am  fill'd  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
1*11  plead  thy  perfect  righteousness, 
And  mention  none  but  thine. 

5  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  victories  of  my  King  ! 
My  soul  redeem'd  from  sin  and  hell 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 

6  [My  tongue  shall  all  the  day  proclaim 

My  Sa\iour  and  my  God"; 
His  death  has  brought  my  foes  to  shame 
And  drown'd  them  in  Ins  blood. 

7  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers  ; 

With  this  delightful  song 

*  Isaiah  xxriii.  20. 
133  12 


i55,   156        JUSTIFICATION* 

I'll  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long.] 

j  nn  (Hymn  109.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

I  Oo.Tfo  vaiue  0f  Christ  and  his  Righteousness 
Phil.  iii.  7—9. 

1  TVTO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
■*- *    Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done  ; 

I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 
What  was  my  gain  I  count  my  loss, 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 
All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake  : 
O  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 
Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne  ; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

i  Kfi  (Hymn  20.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

*  Wm  Spiritual  Jlpparel;  namely,  the  Robe  of 
Righteousness,  and  Gaitnents  of  Salvation,  Isai- 
lxi.  10. 

1  yt  WAKE,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue, 
-^-  Prepare  a  tuneful  voice, 

In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2  'Tis  he  adorn'd  my  naked  soul. 

And  made  salvation  mine  ; 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  shine. 

3  And  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  exceeds 

What  earthly  princes  wear ! 
These  ornaments  how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  white  the  garments  are ! 

5  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  love, 

And  hope,  and  every  grace ; 
But  Jesus  spent  his  life  to  work 
The  robe  of  righteousness. 
134 


PARDON.  15/,    1  DC- 

b  Stnu  !•  art  thou  array'd 

By  the- great  Sacred  Three  : 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise 
Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

PJSRDOJC. 

.  -~  (Psalrn  190.  CM.) 

lOl*  Pardoning  Grace. 

OUT  of  the  deeps  of  long  distress, 
The  borders  of  despair, 
I  sent  my  cries  to  seek  thy  grace, 
My  groans  to  move  thine  ear, 

t  God,  should  thy  severer  eye, 
And  thine  impartial  hand, 
Mark  and  revenge  iniquity, 
No  mortal  flesh  could  stand. 
3  But  there  are  pardons  with  rny  God 
For  crimes  of  high  degree  j 
Thy  Son  has  bought  them  with  his  blood, 
To  draw  us  near  to  thee. 
i  [I  wait  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 
.  Strong  desires  I  wait ; 
My  soul,  invited  by  thy  word, 
Stands  iratching  at  thy  gate.] 
-j  [Just  as  the  guards  that  keep  the  night 
Long  for  the  morning  skies, 
Watch  the  first  beams  of  breaking  light. 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes  ; 

0  So  waits  my  soul  to  see  thy  grace. 

And  more  intent  than  they, 
Meets  the  first  openings  of  thy  face, 
And  finds  a  brighter  day.] 
T  [Then  in  the  Lord  let  Israel  trust, 
Let  Israel  seek  his  face ; 
The  Lord  is  good  as  well  as  just, 
And  plenteous  is  his  grace. 
3  There's  full  redemption  at  his  throne 
For  sinners  long  enslav'd; 
The  ire  at  Redeemer  is  his  Son, 
And  Israel  shall  be  sav'd.] 

i  cp  [P*ann  130.  L.M.) 

l,JO-  vxng  Grace. 

1  Tj^ROM  and  troubled  thoughts 
*-     To  the< .  my  God,  I  rais'd  my  cries  ; 

If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults, ' 
No  flesh  can  stand  before  thine  eves. 
135 


159,    160  PARDON. 

C  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Free  to  dispense  thy  pardons 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face, 
And  hope  and  love,  as  well  as  tear. 

3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait, 
And  long,  and  wish  for  breaking  day, 
So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate  ; 
When  will  my  God  his  face  display  ? 

■1  My  trust  is  fix'd  upon  thy  word, 
Nor  shall  I  trust  thy  word  in  vain  : 
Let  mourning'  souls  address  the  Lord, 
And  tind  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace, 
Through  the  redemption  of  his  Son: 
lie  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways, 
And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done. 

I  jtq  (Psalm  32.  S.  M.) 

1  u  J.    Forgiveness  of  Sins  upon  Confession. 

1  f\  BLESSED  souls  are  they 
^^    Whose  sins  are  cover'd  o'er  ! 

Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 
And" keep  their  hearts  with  care; 

Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit. 

Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 
5      While  I  conceal'd  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  festering  wound, 
Till  I  confess'd  my  sins  to  thee, 

And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the' throne  ; 
Our  help,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

IfiO  (Psalm  32.  C.  M.) 

IUU.  Free  Pardon  and  sincere  Obedience;  or, 
Confession  and  Forgiveness. 

1  TTAPPY  the  man  to  whom  his  God 
*■-■-  No  more  imputes  his  sin  ; 

But,  wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood, 
Hath  made  his  garments  clean  ! 

2  Happy,  beyond  expression,  he 

Whose  debts  are  thus  discharged  ; 
And,  from  the  guilty  bondage  free, 
He  feels  his  soul  enlarg'd. 
136 


PARDOX.  161,   1  6: 

I  His  spirit  hates  deceit  and  lies, 
His  words  are  all  sincere ; 
He  guards  his  heart,  he  guards  his  eyes. 
To  keep  his  conscience  clear. 
■   While  I  my  inward  guilt  soppiest, 
>.ro  quiet  could  I  Mud  ; 
Thy  wrath  lay  burning  to  my  breast, 
And  rack'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 
3  Then  I  confess'd  my  troubled  thoughts, 
My  secret  sins  reveaTd  : 
Thy  pardoning-  grace  forgave  my  faults, 
Thy  grace  ni}r  pardon  seal'd. 
6  This  shall  invite  thy  saints  to  pray ; 
When,  like  a  raging-  flood, 
Temptations  rise,  our  strength  and  stay 
Is  a  forgiving  God. 

t  a*  (Psalm  3-2.  2d  Part.  L.  If.) 

1UI.    ^  guilty  Conscience  eased  by  Confession 
and  Pardon. 

1  TI'HILE  I  keep  silence,  and  conceal 

f  *     My  heavy  guilt  within  my  heart, 
What  torments  cloth  my  conscience  feel  ' 
"What  agonies  of  inward  smart ! 

2  I  spread  my  sins  before  the  Lord, 
And  all  my  secret  faults  confess  : 
Thy  gospel  speaks  a  pardoning-  word, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  seals  the  grace. 

3  For  this  shall  every  humble  soul 
Make  swift  addresses  to  thy  seat; 
When  floods  of  huge  temptations  roll. 
There  shall  they  find  a  blest  retreat. 

A  How  safe  beneath  thy  wings  I  lie, 
When  days  grow  dark,  and  storms  appear  ! 
And  when  I  "walk,  thy  watchful  eye 
Shall  guide  me  safe  from  every  snare. 

,  p0  (Psalm  32.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

lu— .  Repentance  and  free  Pardon;  cr,  Justin 
cation  arid  Sanctification. 

1  T3LEST  is  the  man,  for  ever  bless'd, 
-■-*  Whose  guilt  is  pardon'd  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confess'd, 
And  cover'd  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  not  his  iniquities, 

He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 
157  12* 


163,    164  ADOPTION. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free, 
His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

1  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 
That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins  ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shines. 

ifiQ  (Hymn  85.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

*  ™*J*  Sufficiency  of  Pardon. 

1  TI   HY  does  your  face,  ye  humble  souls, 
*  *     Those  mournful  colours  wear  ? 
What  doubts  are  these  that  waste  your  faith, 
And  nourish  your  despair  I 
•2  What  though  your  numerous  sins  exceed 
The  stars  that  fill  the  skies, 
And  aiming  at  th'  eternal  throne, 
Like  pointed  mountains  rise ! 

3  What  though  your  mighty  guilt  beyond 

The  wide  creation  swell, 
And  has  its  curs'd  foundations  laid 
Low  as  the  deeps  of  hell  ! 

4  See  here  an  endless  ocean  flows 

Of  never-failing  grace, 
Behold  a  dying  Saviour's  veins 
The  sacred  flood  increase. 

5  It  rises  high  and  drowns  the  hills. 

H  has  neither  shore  nor  bound  ; 
Now  if  we  search  to  find  our  sins, 
Our  sins  can  ne'er  be  found. 

6  Awake,  our  hearts,  adore  the  grace 

That  buries  all  our  faults, 
And  pardoning  blood  that  swells  above 
Our  follies  and  our  thoughts. 

ADOPTION 
,  r  i  (Hvmn64.  B.  1.  S.  M.) 

1  °  A*    Adoption,  1  John  iii.  1,  &c.  Gal.  iv.  6, 
1       TJ E HOLD  what  wonderous  grace 
-°  The  Father  hath  bestow'd 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God  ! 
J      'Tis  no  surprising  thing 

That  we  should  fee  unknown  ; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son* 
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ADOPTION. 

•3      Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made  ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 
J      A  hope  so  much  divine 
May  trials  well  endure, 
May  gorge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
is  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

0  If  in  my  Father's  love 
I  share  a  filial  part, 

Send  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove 

To  rest  upon  my  heart. 
6      We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne  ; 
My  faith  shall  dbba,  Father,  cry, 

And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

ift-  (Hvmnl43.  B.  1.  CM.) 

1  U<J'     Characters  of  the  Children  of  God,  from 

several  Scriptures. 

1  ^0  new-born  babes  desire  the  breast 
^  To  feed,  and  grow,  and  thrive  ; 
So  saints  with  joy  the  gospel  taste, 

And  by  the  gospel  live. 

2  [With  inward  gust  their  heart  approves 

All  that  the  word  relates  ; 
They  love  the  men  their  Father  loves, 
And  hate  the  works  he  hates.] 

3  [Not  all  the  flattering  baits  on  earth 

Can  make  them  slaves  to  lust ; 
They  can't  forget  their  heavenly  birth, 
Nor  grovel  in  the  dust. 

4  Not  all  the  chains  that  tyrants  use 

Shall  bind  their  souls  to  vice  : 
Faith  like  a  conqueror  can  produce 
A  thousand  victories.] 
6  [Grace  like  an  uncorrupting  seed 
Abides  and  reigns  within  ; 
Immortal  principles  forbid 
The  sons  of  God  to  sin.] 
6  [Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 
Do  they  perform  his  will, 
But  with  the  noblest  powers  they  hare 

His  sweet  commands  fulfil.] 
They  find  access  at  every  hour, 
To  God  within  the  veil ; 
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166  COMMLNl'/V 

Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

8  O  happy  souls  !  O  glorious  state 

Of  overflowing  grace! 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat. 
And  see  his  lovely  face. 

9  Lord,  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne  ; 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine, 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 

To  form  my  heart  divine. 
10  There  shed  thy  choicest  loves  abroad, 

And  make  my  comforts  strong  : 
Then  shall  I  say,  My  Father  God, 

With  an  unwavering  tongue. 

COMMUNION  WITH  GOD. 
inn  (Psalm  23.  L.  M.) 

luu*  God  our  Shepherd. 

1  TLTY  shepherd  is  the  living  Lord  ; 

-*■"-*■  Now  shall  my  wants  be  well  supplied  ; 
His  providence  and  holy  word 
Become  my  safety  and  my  guide. 

2  In  pastures  where  salvation  grows 

He  makes  me  feed,  he  makes  me  rest ; 
There  living  water  gently  flows, 
And  all  the  food  divinely  blest. 

3  My  wandering  feet  his  ways  mistake, 
But  he  restores  my  soul  topeace, 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  the  fair  paths  of  righteousness. 

4  Though  I  walk  through  the  gloomy  vale, 
Where  death  and  all  its  terrors  arc, 

My  heart  and  hope  shall  never  fail, 
For  God  my  shepherd's  with  met!" 

5  Amidst  the  darkness  and  the  deeps 
Thou  art  my  comfort,  thou  my  sta  . 
Thy  staff  supports  my  feeble  st 
Thy  rod  directs  my  doubtful  way. 

6  The  sons  of  earth  and  sons  of  hell 
Gaze  at  thy  goodness,  and  repine 
To  see  my  table  spread  so  well 
With  living  bread  and  cheerful  wine 

~   [How  I  rejoice  when  on  my  bend 
Thy  Spirit  condescends  to  rest  ' 
'Tis  a  divine  anointing  shed 
Like  oil  of  gladness  ?.t  a  feast 
MO 


J 


WITH  GOD.  167, 168 

8  Surely  the  mercies  of  the  Lord 
Attend  his  house  It  old  all  their  days  ; 
There  will  I  dwell  to  hear  his  word, 
To  seek  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise.] 

,r7  (Psalm  23.  CM.) 

I  O  /•  The  same. 

1  7VJY  shepherd  will  supply  my  need, 
!■*-■■  Jehovah  is  his  name  ; 

In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed 
Beside  the  living  stream. 

2  He  brings  my  Wondering  spirit  back, 

When  I  forsake  his  wa 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  paths  of  truth  arid  grace. 

3  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  of  death, 

Thy  presence  is  my  stay  ; 
A  word  oi  thy  supporting  breath 
Drives  all  my  fears  away. 

4  Thv  hand,  in  sight  of  all  my  foes, 

Doth  still  my  table  spread ; 

My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 

Thine  oil  anoints  rny  head. 

5  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days  ; 
O  may  thy  house  be  mine  abode, 
And  all  my  work  be  praise ! 

6  There  would  I  find  a  settled  rest, 

(While  others  go  and  come) 
No  more  a  stranger  or  a  guest, 
But  like  a  child  at  home. 

ipq  (Psalm  23.  S.  M.) 

Iktf-  The  same. 

1  HHHE  Lord  my  shepherd  is, 
-*-    I  shall  be  well  supplied  ; 

Since  he  is  mine  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 
Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 

Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  <?oul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name, 
i      While  he  affords  his  aid, 
I  cannot  yield  to  fear ; 
141 


169,  lTO  COMMU.MO.V 

Thottgh  I  should  walk  thro1  death's  dark  shad* 
My  shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  In  sight  of  all  my  foes, 
Thou  dost  my  tahle  spread  ; 

My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 
Shall  crown  my  following  dayi , 

Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 

i  C\Q    (Psalm  73.  ver.  23—28.  2d  Part.  C.  M 
1  V  J.      q01i  our  portiQn  iiere  an(i  hereafter . 

1  (^}-OP>  mJ  supporter  and  my  hope, 
"  My  help  for  ever  near, 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up 

When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  tins  dark  wilderness  ; 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 
S  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 
'Twoukl  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 
And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 
1  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 
And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint ! 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Behold,  the  sinners  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence  die  ; 
Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

170  (Hymn  94.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

1  •  "•  God  my  only  Happiness,  Psalm  lxxiii.  25. 

1  If  Y  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 
•!•»-■■  My  everlasting  all, 

I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  [What  empty  things  arc  all  the  skies, 

And  this  inferior  clod ! 
There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joyt 
There's  nothing  like  mv  God.] 
142 


WITH   GOD.  171 

3  [In  vain  the  bright,  the  burning  sun 
Scatters  his  feeble  light  ; 
'Tis  thy  sweet  beams  create  my  noon  ] 
If  thou  withdraw  'tis  night. 
I  And  whilst  upon  my  restless  bed, 
Amongst  the  shades  I  roll, 
If  my  Redeemer  show  his  head, 
'Tis  morning  with  my  soul.] 
3  To  thee  we  owe  our  wealth,  and  friends 
And  health,  and  safe  abode  ; 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things. 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

6  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth, 
If  once  compar'd  to  thee  ; 
Or  what?s  my  safety,  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  friends  to  me  ? 

Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And  calPri  the  stars  my  own. 
Without  thy  graces  and  thyself 

I  were  a  wretch  undone.' 
5  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas. 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore, 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face, 

And  I  desire  no  more.  ' 

171  (Hymn  93.  B.  2.  S.  M.) 

1  '  J  •  God  alt,  and  in  all,  Psalm  lxxiii.  25- 

1  7\T*  G°dj  rny  life,  mv  love, 
<■**  To  thee,  to  thee,  I  call, 

I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  [Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 
This  dungeon  where  I  dwell ; 

Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here, 
If  thou  depart,  ?tis  hell.] 

3  [The  soilings  of  thy  face, 
How  amiable  they  are  ! 

"Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embrace. 
And  no  where  else  but  there.] 

4  [To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 
The  angels  owe  their  bliss  ; 

They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne. 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is.] 

5  [Not  all  the  harps  above 
Can  make  a  heavenly  place, 

If  God  his  residence  remove. 
Or  but  conceal  his  face. 1 
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17%  173  COMMUNION 

6  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky 
Can  one  delight  afford, 

No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy, 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 

7  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 
Where  all  my  pleasures  roll, 

The  circle  where  my  passions  more, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

8  [To  thee  my  spirits  fly 
With  infinite  desire, 

And  yet  how  far  from  thee  I  lie  ! 
Dear  Jesus  raise  me  nigher.] 

1-9  (Hymn  15.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

1  /  <£.   The  Enjoyment  of  Christ;  or,  Delight  in 
Worship. 

1  X^AR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone, 
-■-     Let  my  religious  hours  alone : 

Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see, 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire : 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  [The  trees  of  life  immortal  stand 

In  flourishing  rows  at  thy  right  hand, 
And  in  sweet  murmurs  by  their  side 
Rivers  of  bliss  perpetual"  glide. 

4  Haste,  then,  but  with  a  smiling  face, 
And  spread  the  table  of  thy  £race  : 
Bring  down  a  taste  of  fruit  divine, 
And  cheer  my  heart  with  sacred  wine.] 

5  Bless'd  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace,  and  dying  love. 

6  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine, 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine  ; 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  one, 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known. 

17o  (Hymn  16.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

1  /  o,  pari  uu  Second. 

7  T  ORD,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace, 
■"  Shines  through  the  beauties  of  thy  face; 
And  lights  our  passions  to  a  flame  ! 

Lord,  how  we  love  thy  charming  name  f 
144 


iAXCTIFICATIOX.        1T4.  175 

8  When  I  can  say,  My  God  is  mine, 
When  I  can  feel  thy  glories  shine, 
I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  that  earth  calls  good  or  great 

S  Wlule  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  and  souls  employs. 
Here  we  could  sit,  and  traze  away, 
A  long,  an  everlasting  day. 

10  Well,  we  shall  quickly  pass  the  night 
To  the  fair  coasts  of  perfect  light; 
Then  shall  our  joyful  senses  rove 
O'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 

11  [There  shall  we  drink  full  draughts  of  bliss. 
And  pluck  new  lite  from  heavenly  trees: 
Yet  now  and  then,  dear  Lord,  bestow 

A  drop  of  heaven  on  worms  below. 

12  Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
While  we  pass  through  this  barren  land, 
And  in  thy  temple  let  us  see 

A  glimpse  of  love,  a  glimpse  of  thee.] 

SJXCTIFICJTIOX. 

,~  i  (Hvmn  132.  B.  1.  L,  M.) 

1  '  4»    Holiness  and  Grace,  Tit.  ii.  10—13, 

1  ^0  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
•^  The  holy  gospel  we  profess, 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God  ; 
When  the  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride ; 

justice,  temperance,  truth  and  lore. 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word, 

-,  -  n  (Hvmn  143.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

1  /  J.  jriesh  and  Spirit. 

I  TirHAT  different  powers  of  grace  and  sin 
"  "    Attend  our  mortal  state  ! 
I  hate  the  thoughts  that  work  within. 
And  do  the  works  I  hate. 
Uh  12 


176,  177         SANCTIFICATION. 

2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die^ 

While  sin  and  Satan  reign : 
Now  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  high, 
For  grace  prevails  again. 

3  So  darkness  struggles  with  the  light 

Till  perfect  day  arise ; 
Water  and  fire  maintain  the  fight 
Until  the  weaker  dies. 

4  Thus  will  the  flesh  and  spirit  strive, 

And  vex  and  break  my  peace  : 
But  I  shall  quit  this  mortal  life, 
And  sin  for  ever  cease. 

17fi  (Hymn  104.  B.  1.  CM.) 

-*  '  *-*•  A  State  of  Nature  and  of  Grace,  1  Cor.  vi. 
10,  11. 

1  "jV"OT  the  malicious  or  profane, 
■*-^    The  wanton  or  the  proud, 

Nor  thieves,  nor  slanderers,  shall  obtain 
The  kingaom  of  our  God. 

2  Surprising  grace !  And  such  were  we 

By  nature  and  by  sin, 
Heirs  of  immortal  misery, 
Unholy  and  unclean. 
8  But  we  are  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood, 
We're  pardon'd  through  his  name  ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  of  our  God 
Has  sanctified  our  frame. 
4  0  for  a  persevering  power 

To  keep  thy  iust  commands ! 
We  would  defile  our  hearts  no  more, 
No  more  pollute  our  hands. 

-.  w7      (Hymn  22.  B.  1.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 
-*  •  '  •       Flesh  and  Spirit,  Rom.  viii.  1. 

1  TyHAT  vain  desires,  and  passions  vain, 

™  *    Attend  this  mortal  clay  ! 
Oft  have  they  piere'd  my  soul  with  pain, 
And  drawn  my  heart  astray. 

2  How  have  I  wander'd  from  my  God  ; 

And,  following  sin  and  shame, 
In  this  vile  world  of  flesh  and  blood 
Defil'd  my  nobler  frame ! 

3  For  ever  blessed  be  thy  grace, 

That  form'd  my  soul  anew, 
And  made  it  of  an  heaven-born  race, 
Thy  glory  to  pursue. 
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SANCTIFICATION.  178 

1  My  spirit  holds  perpetual  war, 
And  wrestles  and  complains  ; 
But  views  the  happy  moment  near 
That  shall  dissolve  its  chains. 

5  Cheerful  in  death  I  close  my  eyes, 
To  part  with  every  lust ; 
And  charge  my  flesh  whene'er  it  rise 
To  leave  them  in  the  dust. 

M  v  purer  spirit  shall  not  fear 

To  put  this  body  on  : 
Its  tempting  powers  no  more  are  there, 

Its  lusts  and  passions  gone. 

l7o        (Psalm  119.   llthPart.  CM.) 
I/O.  Breathing  after  Holiness. 

Yer.  5.  33. 

OTHAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 
Ver.  29. 
O  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart! 
Nor  let  mj  iuu»uc  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act"  the  liar's  part. 

Ver.  37.  36. 
From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes  : 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires  arise 

Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

Ver.  133. 
Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere, 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 
Ver.  176. 
Mv  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 

My  feet  too  often  slip  ; 
Vet  since  I've  not  forgot  thy  way, 
Restore  thy  wandering  sheep. 
Ver.  35. 
Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands, 

'Tis  a  delightful  road ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  haads, 
Offend  against  mv  God. 
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17*9,180         SAXCTIFICATIOX. 

]7Q  (Hymn  97.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

*  «  J»     Christ  our  Wisdom,  Righteousness,  6o 
1  Cor.  i.  3. 

1  T>URIED  in  shadows  of  the  night 
■*-*  We  lie  till  Christ  restores  the  light  ; 
Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

I  Our  guilty  souls  are  drown'd  in  tears 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears, 
Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress, 
And  sing-,  The  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

3  Our  very  frame  is  mix'd  with  sin, 
His  Spirit  makes  our  natures  clean  ; 
Such  virtues  from  his  sufferings  flow, 
At  once  to  cleanse  and  pardon  too. 

4  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns, 
Binding  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains  • 
He  sets  the  prisoners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

5  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power  and  righteousness  ; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  All,  and  we 

Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 

ion  (Hymn  98.  B.  1.  S.M.) 

I  tfU.  The  same. 

1  TTOW  heavy  is  the  night 
-"-  That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 

Till  Christ  with  his  reviving  light 
Over  our  souls  arise  ! 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heaven, 
But,  in  his  righteousness  array'd, 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways  ; 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 
To  hold  our  souls  in  vain  ; 

He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  cursed  chain. 

5  Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways 
To  bring  us  near  to  God, 

Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace, 
And  thine  atoning  blood. 
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PERSEVERANCE.  181,  182 

,  Ql  (H\mn  90.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

i  O  I .  frith  in  Christ  for  Pardon  and  Sanctifi- 
cation. 

1  Tl  OW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  ! 
-"  Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains  ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 

^       Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word, 
1  Ho,  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
1  And  trust  upon  the  Lord.' 

>  My  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call, 
And  runs  to  this  relief, 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord, 
O !  help  my  unbelief. 

4  [To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly, 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul, 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  King, 

My  reigning  sins  subdue, 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  seat, 

With  all  his  hellish  crew.] 
k>  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall : 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 

My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 

PERSEVERANCE. 

,  on  (Psalm  125.  C.  M.) 

1  °^*       The  Saint's  Trial  and  Safety. 

1  TTNSHAKEN  as  the  sacred  hill, 
*J    And  firm  as  mountains  be, 
Firm  as  a  rock  the  soul  shall  rest, 

That  leans,  O  Lord,  on  thee. 

2  Not  walls  nor  hills  could  guard  so  well 

Old  Salem's  happy  ground, 

As  those  eternal  arms  of  love 

That  every  saint  surround. 

3  While  tyrants  are  a  smarting  scourge 

To  drive  them  near  to  Goa, 
Divine  compassion  does  allay 
The  fury  of  the  rod. 

4  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  souls  sincere, 

And  lead  them  safely  on 
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[83,  184  PEUSEYERANCJL. 

To  the  bright  gates  of  Paradise, 
Where  Christ  their  Lord  is  gone. 
5  But  if  we  tra.ce  those  crooked  ways 
That  the  old  serpent  drew, 
The  wrath  that  drove  him  first  to  hell 
Shall  smite  his  followers  too. 

j  no  (Psalm  125.  S.  M.) 

lOO.  ihe  Saint's  Trial  and  Safety;  or,  mode- 
rated Afflictions. 

1  X^IRM  and  unmov'd  are  they 

*-     That  rest  their  souls  on  God  ; 
Firm  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt, 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 

2  As  mountains  stood  to  guard 
The  city's  sacred  ground, 

So  God  and  his  almighty  love 
Embrace  his  saints  around. 

3  What  though  the  Father's  rod 
Drop  a  chastising  stroke, 

Yet,  lest  it  wound  their  souls  too  deej»; 
Its  fury  shall  be  broke. 

4  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  those 
Whose  faith  and  pious  fear, 

Whose  hope,  and  love,  and  every  grace 
Proclaim  their  hearts  sincere. 

5  Nor  shall  the  tyrant's  rage, 
Too  long  oppress  the  saint ; 

The  God  of  Israel  will  support 
His  children  lest  they  faint. 

6  But  if  our  slavish  fear 
Will  choose  the  road  to  hell, 

We  must  expect  our  portion  there 
Where  bolder  sinners  dwell. 

1  Rd  (Psalm  13S.  L.  A 

■■■04.       Restoring  and  presenr    j  G 

1  [TIHTH  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  to. 

*  *    I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song  ; 
Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise, 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 

2  Angels  that  make  thy  church  their  care 
Shall  witness  my  devotions  there, 
While  holy  zeal  directs  my  eyes 

To  thy  fair  temple  in  the  skies.] 

3  I'll  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord, 
I'll  sin?  the  wonders  of  thy  word  ; 

150 


PERSEVERANCE.  185.  18* 

No*  all  thy  works  and  names  below 
uch  thy  po  .  er  and  glory  s 
•  iod  I  cried  when  troubles  rose  ; 
1 f  ■     ew  I  me,  and  subdu'd  my  foes, 
He  did  my  risimr  fears  control, 
And  strength  diftWd  through  all  my  soul. 
5  The  God  of  heaven  maintains  his  state, 
Frowns  on  the  proud,  and  scorns  the  great ; 
But  from  his  throne  descends  to  see 
The  sons  of  humble  poverty. 
'3  Amidst  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  thy  hand  ; 
Thy  word?  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 
7  Grace  will  complete  what  grace  begins 
To  save  from  sorrows  or  from  sins  ; 
The  work  that  wisdom  undertakes, 
Eternal  mercy  ne'er  forsakes. 

I  o  r  (Psalm  97.  3d  Part.  L.  M. ) 

*  ®''*  Grace  and  Glory. 

1  ^T^H'  Almighty  reigns  exalted  high 

-*-    O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  sky; 
Though  clouds  and  darkness  veil  his  feet. 
His  dwelling  is  the  mercy-seat. 

2  O  ye  that  love  his  holy  name, 
Hate  every  work  of  sin  and  shame  ; 
He  guards  the  souls  of  all  his  friends, 
And  from  the  snares  of  hell  defends. 

3  Immortal  light  and  joys  unknown 
Are  for  the  saints  in  darkness  sown  ; 
Those  glorious  seeds  shall  spring  and  rise. 
And  the  bright  harvest  bless  our  eyes. 

4  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  and  record 
The  sacred  honours  of  the  Lord  : 
None  but  the  soal  that  feels  his  grace 
Can  triumph  in  his  holiness. 

lPfi  (Hymn  51.  B.  1.  S.  M.) 

I  OD.  Persevering  Grace,  Jude,  ver.  24,  25. 

1  HPO  God  the  only  wise, 

-■-    Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  sides 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almightv  love, 
His  counsel,  and  his  care, 

ves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 


187,  188  SALVATION. 

3      He  will  present  our  souls 

Unblemish'd  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 

With  joys  divinely  great. 

Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 
5      To  our  Redeemer  God 

Wisdom  and  power  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 

And  everlasting  songs. 

SdLVdTIOX. 

,  m  (Ilvmn  88.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

1  ° '  •  Salvation. 

I   SALVATION!  O,  the  joyful  sound  ! 
^  'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 
£  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 
At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay, 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 
3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

I  no  (Hymn  111.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

1  GO.    Salvation  by  Grace,  Titus  iii.  3 — 7. 
1    [T  ORD,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, 
-*-*  How  £reat  our  guilt  has  been  ! 
Foolish  ana  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 
eZ  But,  O  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 
For  ever  love  his  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin  and  shame.] 
3  ['Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 
Which  our  own  hands  have  done; 
But  we  are  sav'd  by  sovereign  grace 
Abounding  through  his  Son.] 
\  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 
That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  wash'd  from  sin. 
152 


SALVATION.  189.    \& 

>  *Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  death, 
Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  brea 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 
6  Rais'd  from  the  dead  we  live  anew  . 
And.  justified  by  grace, 
We  shail  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

•  pq  (Hymn  31.  B.  1.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

J  O  J.    C  onde  seen  din  j;  Grace,  Psalm  exxxnii,  6. 
i  TV  HEN  the  Eternal  bows  the  sides 
"    To  visit  earthly  things, 

With  scorn  divine  he  turns  his  eyes 
From  towers  of  haughty  kings. 

2  He  bids  his  awful  chariot  roll 

Far  downward  from  the  skies, 
To  visit  every  humble  soul 
With  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 

3  Why  should  the  Lord  that  reigns  above 

Disdain  so  lofty  kings ! 
Say,  Lord,  and  why  such  looks  of  love, 

Upon  such  worthless  things  ! 
1  Mortals,  be  dumb  ;  what  creature  dares 

Dispute  his  awful  will  ? 
Ask  no  arrnunt  nf  his  :»ffiiirs, 

But  tremble  and  be  still. 
5  Just  like  his  nature  is  his  grace, 
All  sovereign  and  all  free  ; 
Great  God,  how  aearchless  are  thy  ways  ! 
How  deep  thy  judgment  be  ! 

iQA  (Hvmn  137.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

1  **U«  Salvation  by  Grace  in  Christ.  2  Tim.  i.  9,  lo. 

1  "IV*  OW  to  the  power  of  God  supreme, 
-^    Be  everlasting  honours  given, 

He  saves  from  hell,  (we  bless  his  name.) 
He  calls  our  wandering  feet  to  heaven. 

2  Not  for  our  duties  or  deserts. 
But  of  his  own  abounding  grace, 
He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 

5  'Twas  his  own  purpose  that  begun 

To  rescue  rebels  doom'd  to  die  : 

He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ  his  Son, 

Before  he  spread  t'^tarry  sky. 
i  Jesus  the  Lord  appflfc  at  last. 

And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known : 
153 


191,  192  SALVATION. 

Declares  the  great  transactions  past, 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 
5  He  dies  ;  and  in  that  dreadful  night 
Did  all  the  powers  of  hell  destroy  • 
Rising  he  brought  our  heaven  to  light, 
And  took  possession  of  the  joy. 

i  q  -i       (Psalm  85.  ver.  9.  &c.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 
1  J  A  •  Salvation  by  Christ. 

1  SALVATION  is  for  ever  nigh 

^  The  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord ; 
And  grace,  descending  from  on  high, 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  afford. 

2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met, 

Since  Christ  the  Lord  came  down  from  heaven ; 
By  his  obedience,  so  complete, 
Justice  is  pleas'd  and  peace  is  given. 

3  Now  truth  and  honour  shall  abound, 
Religion  dwell  on  earth  aoain, 

And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentle  reign. 

4  H^  righteousness  is  gone  before 
To  ^ive  us  free  access  to  God ; 

Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more, 
But  mark  his  steps  and  keep  the  road. 

-.qq  (Hymn  4.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

*  *_■  Salvation  in  the  Cross. 

1  XT  ERE  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God, 
-"-  I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love, 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 
Jesus,  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

2  Not  all  that  tyrants  think  or  say, 
With  rage  and  lightning  in  their  eyes, 
Nor  hell  shall  fright  my  heart  away, 
Should  hell  with  all  its  legions  rise. 

5  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  thence, 
Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie  ; 
Resolv'd  (for  that's  my  last  defence) 

If  I  must,  perish,  there  to  die. 

4  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear ; 
Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade  ? 

Thy  v  :ngeance  will  not  strike  me  here, 
Nor  Satan  dares  my  soul  invade. 

5  Yes,  I'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 
And  all  my  foes  shall  lj^their  aim, 
Hosanna  to  my  dying  iM, 

And  my  best  honours  to  his  name. 
154 


SALVATION,  193,   194 

1  qq  (Psalm  69.  3d  Part.  C.  M.) 

i^*5'    Christ's  Obedience  and  Death;  or,  God 
glorified^  and  Sinners  saved. 

1  I^ATHER,  I  sing  thy  wonderous  grace, 
*-     I  bless  my  Saviours  name  ; 

He  brought  salvation  lor  the  poor, 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 

2  His  deep  distress  lias  rais'd  us  high, 

His  duty  and  his  zeal 
Fulfill'd  the  law  winch  mortals  broke, 
And  finish'd  all  thy  will. 

3  His  dying  groans,  his  living  songs, 

Shall  better  please  my  God, 
Than  harp  or  trumpets  solemn  sound, 
Than  goats'  or  bullocks'  biood. 

4  This  shall  his  humble  followers  see, 

And  set  their  hearts  at  rest ; 
They  bv  his  death  draw  near  to  thee, 
And  live  for  ever  blest. 

5  Let  heaven  and  all  that  dwell  on  high 

To  God  their  voices  raise, 
While  lands  and  seas  assist  the  sky, 
And  join  t'  advance  the  praise. 

6  Zion  is  thine,  most  Holy  God  ; 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  gates  ; 
And  glory  purchas'd  bv  his  blood 
For  thine  own  Israel  waits. 

.q  a      (Hymn  46.  B.  1.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 
I  J-l.     q01i  giorioUS  and  Sinners  saved,  Rom.  i. 
30.  Chap.  v.  8,  9.  1  Pet.  iii.  22. 

1  "pATHER,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine  ! 
*-'    How  high  thy  wonders  rise ! 

Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power, 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill, 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 
S  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 
To  save  rebellious  worms, 
Our  souls  are  fill'd  with  awe  divine, 
To  see  what  God  performs. 
4  When  sinners  break  the  Father's  law, 
The  dying  Son  attones  ; 
Oh  the  dear  mysteries  of  his  cross ! 
The  triumph  of  his  groans ! 
155 


195 


INVITATION'S. 


5  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  ; 
Sweet  cherubs  learn  Irnmanuel's  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

6  O  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 

In  that  immortal  song  ; 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 


SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS  AND 
PROMISES. 


IJfVlTJlTIOJfS. 

.Qr  (Hymn  7.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

I  uu.  The  Invitation  of  the  Gospel ;  ory  spiritua: 
Food  and  Clothing,  Isa.  lv.  1,  &c. 

1  T  ET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
-*^  And  every  heart  rejoice, 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 

With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho,  all  ye  hungry  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind  ; 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepar'd 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho,  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  [Ye  perishing  and  naked  poor, 

Who  work  with  mighty  pain 

To  weave  a  garment  of  your  own 

That  will  not  hide  your  sin  ; 

7  Come  naked,  and  adorn  your  souls 

In  robes  prepar'd  by  God, 


INVITATIONS.  190,   \9? 

Wrought  by  the  labours  of  his  Son, 
And  dyed  in  his  own  blood.] 
S  Dear  God,  the  treasures  of  thy  love 
Are  everlasting  mines. 
Deep  as  oar  helpless  miseries  are, 
And  boundless  as  our  sins. 
9  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 
Stand  open  nignt  and  day, 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

lQfi  (Hymn  127.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

1  JU.  Christ's  Invitation  to  Sinners ;  or,  Humili- 
ty and  Pride,  Matt.  xi.  28—30. 

1  'pOME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 

^  '  Ye  heavy  laden  sinners,  come, 
1  I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
4  And  raise  you  to  rny  heavenly  home. 

2  '  They  shall  fmd  rest  that  learn  of  me  : 
'  I'm  of  a  meek  and  Jowly  mind  ; 

*  But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 

*  And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  ( Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 
1  My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 

£  My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

1  My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light/ 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command, 
With  faith  and  hope  and  humble  zeal 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

1(17  (Hymn  92.  B.  1.  S.  M.) 

1  J'*  Christ  the  Wisdom  of  God,  Prov.  viii.  1, 

22—32. 
1       CHALL  Wisdom  cry  aloud, 
^  And  not  her  speech  be  heard  I 
The  voice  of  God's  eternal  Word, 
Deserves  it  no  regard  ? 
:      '  I  was  his  chief  delight, 
'  His  everlasting  Son, 

*  Before  the  first  of  all  his  works 

1  Creation  was  begun. 

3  c  [Before  the  living  clouds, 
1  Before  the  solid  fand, 

1  Before  the  fields,  before  the  floods 
*I  dwelt  at  his  right  hand. 

4  '  When  he  adorn'd  the  skies, 

{ And  built  them,  I  was  there 
14 


198,  199  promises. 

*  To  order  where  the  sun  should  rise 

'  And  marshal  every  star. 

5  l  When  he  pour'd  out  the  sea, 
'And  spread  the  flowing  deep, 

*  I  gave  the  flood  a  firm  decree 

*  In  its  own  bounds  to  keep.] 

6  '  Upon  the  empty  air 

'  The  earth  was  halanc'd  well ; 

'  With  joy  I  saw  the  mansion  where 

1  The  sons  of  men  should  dwell. 

7  *  My  busy  thoughts  at  first 
(  On  their  salvation  ran, 

1  Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Adam's  dust 
1  Was  lashion'd  to  a  man. 

8  *  Then  come,  receive  my  grace, 
'  Ye  children,  and  be  wise  ; 

*  Happy  the  man  that  keeps  my  ways  ; 

1  The  man  that  shuns  them  dies.' " 


198. 


(Hymn  93.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

Christ,  or   Wisdom,   obeyed   or  resisted: 
Prov.  viii.  34— 36. 

1  PT1HUS  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord, 

■*-    '  Bless'd  is  the  man  that  hears  my  word, 

*  Keeps  daily  Watch  before  my  gates, 
'  And  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits. 

2  '  The  soul  that  seeks  me  shall  obtain 

1  Immortal  wealth  and  heavenly  gain ; 

*  Immortal  life  is  his  reward, 

1  Life,  and  the  favour  of  the  Lord. 

3  '  But  the  vile  wretch  that  flics  from  me 
1  Doth  his  own  soul  an  injury  ; 

*  Fools  that  against  my  grace  rebel, 

1  Seek  death,  and  love  the  road  to  hell.' 

PROMISES. 

lOQ  (Hymn  107.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

I  J  J »The  Fall  and  Recovery  of  Alan ;  or,  Christ 

and  Satan  at  Enmity,  Gen.  iii.  1.  15.  17.  Gal.  iv 

4.  Col.  ii.  15. 

1  "TjECEIV'D  by  subtle  snares  of  hell, 
"  Adam  our  head,  our  father  fell, 

When  Satan  in  the  serpent  hid 
Propos'd  the  fruit  that  God  forbid. 

2  Death  was  tiie  threatening ;  death  beg;an 
To  take  possession  of  the  man  ; 

158 


PROMISES. 

tli>  unborn  race  receiv'dthe  wound, 
And  r:ie  jrround. 

found  a  worse  reward  : 

hatred  be 
1  Betwixt  the  woman's  seed  and 
A  'The  woman's  seed  shall  be  my  Son, 
1  He  shall  destroy  what  thou  hast  clone, 
'Shall  break  thy  head,  and  on! 
'  Thy  malice  rvimz  at  his  heel.' 

5  [He  spake  ;  and  bid  lour  thousand  y 
Roll  on  ;  at  length  bis  Son  appears  : 
Angels  with  joy  descend  to  earth, 
And  sing  the  young  Redeemer's  birth. 

6  Lo,  by  the  sons  of  hell  he  dii 

But,  as  he  hung  "twixt  earth  ana  skies, 
He  gave  their  prince  a  fatal  blow. 
And  triumph'd  o'er  the  power-  below.] 

•700  (Hymn  9.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

~.yJV.     77,e  Promises  o)  U  of  Grace, 

Isa.lv.  1,  -2.   Zecn.  xiii.  1.  Mie.  vii.  19.  Ezek. 
&c. 

1  I N  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives 
'  i    Lher  empty  wind, 

The  choicest  blessings  earth  can  field 
Will  starve  a  hungry  mind. 

2  Come,  and  the  Lord  shall  feed  our  souls 

With  more  substantial  meat, 
Witii  such  as  saints  in  glory  love, 
With  such  as  angels  eat. 

3  Our  God  will  every  want  supply, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  peace  ; 
He  gives  by  covenant  and  by  oath 

4  Come,  and  he'll  cleanse  our  spotted  Boob 

And  wash  away  our  stains, 
In  the  dear  fom  ■:  Son 

Pour'd  from  bis  dying  v 
6  [Our  guilt  shall  vanish  all  away 
;h  black  as  hell  before  ; 
Our  sins  shall  sink  beneath  the  sea. 
And  shall  be  found  no  more. 
lest  pollution  -pread 

r  inward  powers  again; 
His  Spirit  .  our  souls 

Like  pur :; 

13d 


301,   £0C2  PROMISES. 

7  Our  heart,  that  flinty  stubborn  thing, 
That  terrors  cannot  move, 
That  tears  no  threab  sings  of  his  wrath, 
Shall  be  dissolved  by  1. 
S  Or  he  can  take  the  flint  away 
That  would  not  be  refin'd, 
And  from  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
Bestow  a  softer  mind. 
)  There  shall  his  sacred  Spirit  dwell, 
And  deep  engrave  his  law, 
And  every  motion  of  our  souls 
To  swift  obedience  draw. 
10  Thus  will  he  pour  salvation  down, 
And  we  shall  render  praise  ; 
We  the  dear  people  of  his  love, 
And  He  our  God  of  grace. 

901  (Hymn  15.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

ZU1.     Qar  own  Weakness,  and  Christ  our 
Strength,  2  Cor.  \ii.  7.9,  10. 

1  T  ET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 

*-^  '  Strength  shali  be"  equal  to  thy  day,' 
Then  I  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  Grace. 

2  I  glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me  ; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  I  am  strong", 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

3  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 

All  sufferings,  if  my  Lord  be  there  ; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While  his  left  hand  my  head  sustains. 

4  But  if  the  Lord  be  once  withdrawn, 
And  we  attempt  the  work  alone, 
When  new  temptations  spring  and  rise 
We  find  how  great  our  weakness  is. 

5  [So  Sampson,  when  his  hair  was  lost, 
Mi  t  the  Philistines  to  his  cost, 
Shook  his  vain  limbs  with  sad  surprise, 
Made  feeble  light,  and  lost  his  eyes.] 

OflO  (HvmnSi.  B.  I.  C.  M.) 

£AJ&.  Strength  /town  Htaven,Ud.  xl.  27— 30. 
1  "IT'HENCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise  1 
**      \  our  courage  fled  ? 

Has*  stless  sin  and  raging  b  11 
Struck  all  cur  comforts  dead  ? 
160 


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forgot  th'  Almighty  name 
the  earth  and  sea? 
\r,  I  ."an  an  all-creating  arm 
w  weary  or  d 
ures  of  everlasting  might 
In  oar  Jehovah  dwell  ; 

ives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 
1  Mere  mortal  powers  shall  fade  and  die, 
And  youthful  vigour  cease  ; 
But  we  that  wait  upon  the  Lord 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 
b  The  saints  shall  mount  on  eagles'  wings, 
And  taste  the  promis'd  bliss. 
Till  their  unwearied  feet  arrive 
Where  perfect  pleasure  is. 
9m  (Hymn  84.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

-jUD.  Salvation,  Righteousness,  and  Strength  in 
Christ,  Isaiah  xlv.  21—25. 

1  JEHOVAH  speaks,  let  Israel  hear, 
**    Let  all  the  earth  rejoice  and  fear, 
While  God's  eternal  Son  proclaims 
His  sovereign  honours  and  his  names. 

2  '  I  am  the  Last,  and  I  the  First, 

*  The  Saviour  God?  and  God  the  Just ; 

1  There's  none  besides  pretends  to  show 
'Such justice  and  salvation  too. 

STc  that  in  shades  of  darkness  dwell 
\Tu<t  on  the  verg-e  of  death  and  hell, 

•  Look  up  to  me  from  distant  lands, 

•  Light,  life  and  heaven  are  in  my  hands 

4  *  I  by  my  holy  name  have  sworn, 

4 Nor  shall  the  word  in  vain  return, 
1  To  me  shall  all  things  bend  the  knee. 
'And  every  tongue  shall  swear  to  me.] 

5  '  In  me  alone  shall  men  confess 

'  Lies  all  their  strength  and  righteousness  ; 
1  But  such  as  dare  despise  my  name, 

*  I'll  clothe  them  with  eternal  shame. 

6  '  In  me,  the  Lord,  shall  all  the  seed 
1  Of  Israel  from  their  sins  be  freed, 

1  And  by  their  shining  graces  prove 
4  Their  interest  in  my  pardoning  love.' 

on<  (Hymn  85.  B.  1.  S.  M.) 

~U4.  The  same. 

I  T^IIE,  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
■*■    His  Godhead  from  his  throne  : 
161  M- 


205,  206  promises. 

1  Mercy  and  Justice  are  the  names 
'By  which  I  will  be  known. 

2  *  Ye  dying  souls  that  sit 

'  In  darkness  and  distress, 

*  Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 

*  To  my  recovering  grace.' 

3  Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound  ; 

Their  thankful  tongues  shall  own 
'Our  righteousness  and  strength  is  found 
'In  thee,  the  Lord,  alone.' 

4  In  thee  shall  Israel  trust, 

And  see  their  guilt  forgiven ; 
God  will  pronounce  the  sinners  just, 
And  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 

9rwfr  (Hymn  87.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

~i\)tj,  q0(i  Liwens  with  the  humble  and  penitent. 
Isaiah  lvii.  15,  16. 

1  rpHUS  saith  the  High  and  Lofty  One, 
-*-    'I  sit  upon  my  holy  throne, 

c  My  name  is  God,  I  dwell  on  high, 
'  Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 

2  '  But  I  descend  to  worlds  below, 
'On  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too, 
'  The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 
'  Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 

3  '  The  humble  soul  my  words  revive, 
'  I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live, 

'  Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find, 

*  And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 

4  ['When  I  contend  against  their  sin 

'  I  make  them  know  how  vile  they've  been  ; 

'  But  should  my  wrath  for  ever  smoke, 

'  Their  souls  would  sink  beneath  my  stroke.'  | 

5  O  may  thy  pardoning  grace  be  nigh, 
Lest  we  should  faint,  despair,  and  die  ! 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 
The  methods  of  thy  chastening  love. 

90r  (Hymn  125.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

ZUV.     Christ's  Compassion  to  the  weak  and 
tempted,  Heb.  iv.  15,  16.  and  v.  7.  Matt.  xii.  20 

1  T l^ITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

*  •    Of  our  High  Priest  above  ; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touch'd  with  a  sympathy  within 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame  : 
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-ore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 

inocent  and  pure, 
od, 
V\")ii!e  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 
id  resist  to  blood. 
>  the  days  o(  feeble  flesh 

And  in  his  measure  fe< 

iber  bears. 

5  fHe'il  never  quench  the  smoking  flax. 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame  ; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
the  meanest  name.] 

6  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power, 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 

In  the  distressing  hour. 
nt\n  (Hv-mn  188.  B.  1.  C. 

-u  '  ■  Saints  in  'the  Hand  of  Christ,  John  x.  28,  & 

1  XMRM  as  the  earth  thy  go-pel  stands, 
-*■     My  Lord,  my  hope",  my  trust  j 

If  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

2  His  honour  is  engag'd  to  save 

The  meanest  of  his  sheep, 
All  thai  his  heavenly  Father  gave 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

His  favourites  from  his  breast, 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  his  love 
They  must  for  ever  rest. 
ono  (Psalm  119.  10th  Part.  C.  M.j 

-Uo-  Plea&ng  the  Promises. 

Ver.  3?.  49. 
"DEHOLD  thy  wafting  servant,  Lord, 
■*-*  Devoted  to  thy  fear"; 
Remember  and  confirm  thy  word, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 
Ver.  41.  58.  107. 
Hast  thou  not  writ  salvation  down, 
And  promis'd  quickening  grace  ? 
Doth  not  my  heart  address  thy  throne  I 
And  vet  thy  love  delavs. 
'  Ver.  \Z3.  42. 
Mine  eyes  for  thy  salvation  fail : 
O  be  :.t  up  ; 

tes 


209  PROMISES. 

Nor  let  the  scoffing  lips  prevail, 

Who  dare  reproach  my  hope. 
Ver.  49.  74. 
Didst  thou  not  raise  my  faith,  0  Lord, 

Then  let  thy  truth  appear  : 
Saints  shall  rejoice  in  my  reward, 

And  trust  as  well  as  fear. 

900  (Hymn  69.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

ZKJJ.  The  Faithfulness  of  God  in  his  Promises. 

1  ["DEGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 

-*-*  And  speak  some  boundless  tiling, 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  his  wonderous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad, 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 

3  Proclaim  'salvation  from  the  Lord, 

4  For  wretched  dying  men  ;' 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Enjgrav'd  as  in  eternal  brass 

The  mighty  promise  shines  ; 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  rase 
Those  everlasting  lines.] 

5  [He  that  can  dash  whole  worlds  to  death, 

And  make  them  when  he  please, 
He  speaks,  and  that  almighty  breath 
Fulfils  his  great  decrees. 

6  His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong 

As  that  which  built  the  skies, 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

7  He  said,  'Let  the  wide  heaven  be  spread." 

And  heaven  was  stretch'd  abroad  ; 
'Abrah'm,  I'll  be  thy  God,'  he  said, 
And  he  wa*  Abrah'm's  God. 

8  0,  might  I  hear  thine  heavenly  tongue 

But  whisper,  '  Thou  art  mine,' 
Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  divine. 

9  How  would  my  leaping  heart  rejoice 

And  think  my  heaven  secure! 
I  trust  the  all-creating  voice, 
And  faith  desires  no  an 


CHRIST.  21U,   211 

.>  i,i         (Hymn 60.  B.2.  L.  M.) 

-1U«  The  Tnitli  of  God  the  Promiser ;  or,  the 

Promises  are  our  Stcurity. 

1  pixAISE,  everlasting  praise  be  paid 

-*     To  him  that  earths  foundations  laid  : 
Praise  to  the  God  whose  strong  decrees 
the  creation  as  he  please. 

2  Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord 
Who  rules  Ids  people  by  his  word, 
And  there  as  strong  as  his  decrees 
He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 

S  [Firm  are  the  words  his  prophets  give. 
Sweet  words  on  which  his  children  live  j 
Each  of  them  is  the  voice  of  God, 
Who  spoke  and  spread  the  skies  abroad. 

4  Each  of  them  powerful  as  thai 

That  bid  the  new-made  heavens  go  round  : 

And  stronger  than  the  solid  | 

On  winch  the  wheel  of  nature  rolls.] 

5  Whence  then  should  doubts  and  fears  arise! 
Why  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  e)  es  I 
Slowly,  alas,  our  mind  re 

The  comforts  that  our  Maker  gives. 

6  0  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faith, 

To  credit  what  th'  Almighty  saith  ! 
T'  embrace  the  message  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own. 

7  Then  should  the  earth's  old  pillars  shake. 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break, 

Our  steadv  souls  should  fear  no  more 
Than  solid  rocks  when  billows  roar. 

8  Our  everlasting  hopes  arise 
Above  the  ruinable  skies, 

Where  the  eternal  Builder  reigns,    . 
And  his  own  courts  his  power  sustains. 


211. 


CHRIST. 

(Hymn  51.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 
God  the  Son  equal  with  the  Father. 
1  T>R!GHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God ! 
-*-*  Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat, 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 
And  worship  a:  thine  awful  feet. 
165 


212  CHRIST. 

2  [Thy  power  hath  form'd,  thy  wisdom  - 
All  nature  with  a  soreWsgn  word; 
And  the  bright  world  of  stars  obeys 
The  will  of  their  superior  Lord.] 

3  [Mercy  and  truth  unite  in  one, 
And  smiling  sit  at  thy  right  hand  ; 
Eternal  justice  guards  thy  throne. 

And  vengeance  waits  thy  dread  command,  j 

4  A  thousand  seraphs  strong  and  bright 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity ; 
But  who  amongst  the  sons  of  fight 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ! 

5  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 
Jesus,  array'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 

A  full  equality  with  God. 

6  Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams  ; 
Their  essence  is  for  ever  one, 

Though  they  are  known  by  different  name- 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 

7  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ  our  King 
With  equal  honours  be  ador'd  ; 

His  praise  let  every  angel  sins:, 
And  all  the  nations  own  their  Lord. 

019  (Hvmn2.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

-4-1 -*•     The  Deity  and  Humanity  of  Christ, 
Johni.  1.  3.  14.  Col.  i.  16.  Eph.  hi.  9,  10. 

1  Xj^RE  the  blue  heavens  were  stretchM  abroad 
-^  From  everlasting  was  the  Word  ; 

With  God  lie  was  ;  the  Word  was  God, 
And  must  divinely  be  ador'd. 

2  By  bis  own  power  were  all  things  made ; 
Bv  him  supported  all  things  stand  ; 

He  is  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Satan  fell, 
He  led  the  host  of  morning  stars  ; 
(Thy  generation  who  can  tell, 

Or  count  the  number  of  thy  years  ?) 

4  But  lo,  lie  leaves  those  heavenly  forms, 
The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay, 
That  he  mav  hold  converse  with  worms, 
Drest  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

6  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face, 
Tir  eternal  Father's  onlv  Son  j 
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How  full  of  truth  !  how  full  of  grace  ! 

;_!i  his  eves  the  Godhead  shone. 
Is  leave  their  high  abode 
To  learn  new  mysteries  here,  and  tell 
The  loves  of  our  descending  God, 
>ries  of  Immanuel. 

9I  .1         (Hymn  47.  B.  ■:.  L.  M. 

-  *  J-   I  .  Grace  in  the  Person  of  C 

'■  VOW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song  ! 
-^    Awake,  my  soul,  awake,  my  tongue  ; 

ana  to  th1  eternal  D 
And  all  his  n  e  proclaim. 

2  See  where  lace, 
The  brightest  in.  .  ace  ; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his 

Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 
spacious  earth  and  spreading  fl< 
Proclaim  the  wise  the  poi 

m  afar 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star. 
4  But  i; 
The  noblest  labour  of  thine  hands  : 
\ 

s  of  tin  skies. 

3  Grace,  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme  ; 

name : 
Ye  angels,  dwell  und, 

Ye he  .    .and ! 

6  O,  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 
fl  here  he  unveils  his  lovely  face. 
Where  all  ins  beauties  you  behold, 
-  name  to  harps  of  gold  ! 

0  1  I        (Hymn  22.  B.  I.  1st  Part.  L.  M.  | 
*-1^*  Rom.  ix.  5. 

1  T  ESUS  our  Saviour  and  our  God, 
**    Array'd  in  majesty  and  blood. 
Thou  art  our  life  ;  our  souls  in  thee 
Possess  a  fall  felicity. 

2  All  our  immortal  hopes  are  laid 
In  thee  our  surety  and  our  head  : 
Thy  cross,  thy  era  d 

Are  big  with  glories  yet  unknown. 

sts  scoff,  and  Jews 

Th'  eternal  life 


£15  IXCARNATION 

A  word  of  thy  almighty  breath 
Dooms  the  rebellious  world  to  death. 
4  But  let  my  soul  for  ever  lie 
Beneath  the  blessings  of  thine  eye ; 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above 
To  see  thy  faee  and  taste  thy  love. 

INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST. 

01  ^  (Hvmn3.  B.  1.  S.M.) 

^A  J»     The  Nativity  of  Christ,  Luke  i.  30,  &c. 
Luke  ii.  10,  &c. 

1  TDEHOLD,  the  grace  appears, 
-*-*  The  promise  is  fulfil'd  ; 

Mary  the  wonderous  virgin  bears, 
And  Jesus  is  the  child. 

2  [The  Lord,  the  highest  God, 
Calls  him  his  only  Son  ; 

He  bids  him  rule  the  lands  abroad, 
And  gives  him  David's  throne. 

3  O'er  Jacob  shall  he  reign 
With  a  peculiar  sway  ; 

The  nations  shall  his  grace  obtain, 
His  kingdom  ne'er  decay.] 

4  To  bring  the  glorious  news 
A  heavenly  form  appears  ; 

He  tells  the  shepherds  of  their  joys, 

And  banishes  their  fears. 
b      l  Go,  humble  swains,'  said  he, 

'  To  David's  city  fly  ; 
4  The  promis'd  infant  born  to-day 

'  Doth  in  a  manger  lie. 

6  l  With  looks  and  hearts  serene, 
1  Go  visit  Christ  your  King ;' 

And  straight  a  flaming  troop  was  seen  . 
The  shepherds  heard  them  sing  : 

7  '  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

1  And  heavenly  peace  on  earth, 
1  Good-will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
i  At  the  Redeemer's  birth  !' 

$      [In  worship  so  divine 

Let  saints  employ  their  tongue?. 
With  the  celestial  hosts  we  join, 
And  loud  repeat  their  songs : 

9      '  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

1  And  heavenly  peace  on  earth, 
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[  HRIST.  216,  217 

ill  iO  men.  to  angels  joy, 

•  At  our  Redeemer's  birth.'] 

l)1(1      (Hvmn4.  B.  1.  1st  Part.  CM.) 

-  I  D.  TheWativity  of  Christ,  Luke  ii.  10,  &c. 

1  SHEPHERDS  !  rejoice,  lift  up  your  eye?, 
^  And  send  your  fears  away  ; 

-kies, 
'Salvation's  born  to-day. 

sob  the  God  whom  angels  fear 

•  Comes  down  to  dwell  with  you  ; 
'To-day  he  makes  ins  entrance  here, 

'  But  not  as  monarch's  da 

•  No  gold  nor  purple  swaddling  bands, 

-  royal  shining  thi 

•  A  mangei  for  his  cradle  stands, 

1  And  nolds  the  King  of  kings. 

sherds,  where  the  infant  lies. 
1  And  see  his  humble  throne  ; 

•  With  tears  of  joy  in  all  your  eyes, 

4  Go,  shepherds",  kiss  the  Son.' 

5  Thus  Gabriel  sang,  and  straight  around 
The  heavenly  arm 
They  tune  their  harps  to  lofty  sound, 
And  thus  conclude  the  song  : 

cry  to  God  thai  reigns  above, 
v  Let  peace  surround  the  earth  : 
1  Mortals  shall  know  their  Maker's  love. 
'At  their  Redeemer's  birth.' 

7  Lord,  and  shall  angels  have  their  songs. 

And  men  no  tunes  to  raise  ! 
O  may  we  lose  our  useles-  tongues 
When  they  forget  to  praise. 

8  Glory  to  God  that  reigns  above, 

That  pitied  us  forlorn, 
We  join  to  sing  our  M:ik-r's  love, 
For  there's  a  Saviour  born. 

q  -j  j    (Psalm  97.  ver.  6—9.  2d  Part.  L,  M.) 

1  HP  HE  Lord  ens  proclaim 
-■-His                               learn  his  name  : 

Anuiikn-  road 

Of  eastern  sages  to  tliei:*  God. 

2  All  ye  b::_  cies, 
Go,  worship  where  the  Saviour  lies  : 

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218,219  INCARNATION" 

Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below. 
3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground, 
And  their  own  worshippers  confound ; 
But  Judah  shout,  but  Zion  sing, 
And  earth  confess  her  sovereign  King. 

91  Q         (Hymn  60.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

ZIO.  Tjie  Virgin  Mary1  s  Song;  or,  the  promis- 
ed Messiah  born,  Luke  i.  46,  &,c. 

1  AUR  soul  shall  magnify  the  Lord, 
*^  In  God  the  Saviour  we  rejoice  ; 
While  we  repeat  the  virgin's  song, 
May  the  same  spirit  tune  our  voice. 

2  [The  Highest  saw  her  low  estate, 
And  mighty  things  his  hand  hath  done  : 
His  overshadowing  power  and  grace 
Makes  her  the  mother  of  his  Son. 

3  Let  every  nation  call  her  bless'd, 
And  endless  years  prolong  her  fame  ; 
But  God  alone  must  be  ador'd ; 
Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name.] 

4  To  those  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord 
His  mercy  stands  for  ever  sure  ; 
From  age  to  age  his  promise  lives, 
And  the  performance  is  secure. 

5  He  spake  to  Abra'm  and  his  seed, 

*  In  thee  shall  all  the  earth  be  bless'd ;' 
The  memory  of  that  ancient  word, 
Lay  long  in  his  eternal  breast. 

6  But  now  no  more  shall  Israel  wait, 
No  more  the  Gentiles  lie  forlorn : 
Lo,  the  desire  of  nations  comes, 
Behold  the  promis'd  seed  is  born ! 

91  Q  (Hymn  135.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

L\  J.      Types  and  Prophecies  of  Christ. 

1  T3EH0LD  the  woman's  promis'd  seed ! 
■*-*  Behold  the  great  Messiah  come ! 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 

To  give  him  the  superior  room ! 

2  Abra'm  the  saint  rejoic'd  of  old, 
When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw 
Moses  the  man  of  God  foretold 
This  great  fulfiller  of  his  law. 

3  The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name, 
Obtayi'd  their  chief  design,  ami  ceas'd  : 

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M  and  the  bleeding  lamb, 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest. 
1  Predictions  in  abundance  meet 
Tojoi  ---ad ; 

-.  we  worship  at  thy  feet, 
And  nations  own  the  promis'd  seed. 

OOA  (Hvian  136.   B.  2.   L.  M.) 

&4M-      Miracles  at  the  Birth  of  Christ. 
I  rpHE  Kiii^r  of  Grl  is  Son 

-■-    To  make  his  entrance  on  this  earth  ! 

i  _-ht  as  noon, 
At  dare  his  birth  ! 

young  Redeemer's  head 
What  wonders  and  what  glories  meet! 
An  unknown  star  arose,  and  led 
The  eastern  Sages  to  his  feet. 
3  Simeon  and  Anna  both  conspire 
Th*i  infant-Saviour  to  proclaim  ; 
Inward  they  felt  the  sacred  fire, 
And  bless'd"  the  babe,  and  own'd  his  name 

tnd  Greeks  blaspheme  aloud, 
And  *  child  with  scorn  ; 

Our  .=  ouls  adore  th'  eternal  God 
Who  condescended  to  be  born. 

»Oi         (Psalm  98.  2d  Part.  CM.) 

ZZ 1 .     j,iie  Messiah's  Coming  and  Kingdom, 

1    TOY  to  the  world  ;  the  Lord  is  come  ; 
**    Let  earth  receive  her  Kincr; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  hirn  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sin?. 
5  Jov  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 
Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  halls,  and  plains. 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  around"; 
He  comes  to  make  _  b  flow 

Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace. 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glorii  -  I  sousness, 

And  wonders  of  his  love. 

nOO      !  Psalrn  96.  ver.  1.  10,  &e.  C.  M.) 
—  —  —  •    Christ'?  First  and  Second  Coming 
i  ^NG  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
^  Ve  tribes  of  every  tongue  ; 
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223  INCARNATION 

His  new  discover'd  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  almighty  Son  ; 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains, 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 

Joy  through  the  earth  be" seen  ; 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  Let  an  unusual  joy  surprise 

The  islands  of  the  sea  : 
Ye  mountains,  sink,  ye  vallies,  rise, 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

5  Behold  he  comes,  he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations,  as  their  God  ; 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  send  his  truth  abroad. 

6  But  when  his  voice  shall  raise  the  dead, 

And  bid  the  world  draw  near, 
How  will  the  guilty  nations  dread 
To  see  their  Judge  appear  ! 

990      (Psalm  97.  1.3.  5—7.  11.  CM.) 
——.J.    Christ's  Incarnation,   and  the  last 
Judgment. 

1  XTE  islands  of  the  northern  sea, 

•*-    Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 
His  word,  like  fire,  prepares  his  way, 
And  mountains  melt  to  plains. 

2  His  presence  sinks  the  proudest  Mils, 

And  makes  the  vallies  rise  ; 
The  humble  soul  enjoys  his  smiles, 
The  haughty  sinner  dies. 

3  The  heavens  his  rightful  power  proclaim  ; 

The  idol-gods  around 
Fill  their  own  worshippers  with  shame, 
And  totter  to  the  ground. 

4  Adoring  angels  at  his  birth 

Make  the  Redeemer  known  ; 
Thus  shall  he  come  to  judge  the  earth, 
And  angels  guard  his  throne. 
b  His  foes  shall  tremble  at  his  sight, 
And  hills  and  seas  retire; 
His  children  take  their  unknown  flight. 
And  have  the  world  in  fire. 
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6  The  seeds  of  joy  and  glory  sown 
For  saints  in  darkness  here, 

Shall  ri:>c  and  spring  in  worlds  unknown, 
And  a  rich  harvest  bear. 

LIFE  OF  CHRIST. 
.•>,>,  (Hymn  103.  B.  2.  CM.) 

—  "  Christ's  Commission,  John  iii.  16.  17. 
1  plOME,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 
^  With  new  melodious  songs  ;  " 
Come,  render  to  almighty  grace 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 
S  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 
That  pitied  dying  men. 
The  Father  sent  his  eo.ual  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  armM 

Witii  a  revenging  rod, 
No  hard  commission  to  perform 
The  vengeance  oi  a  God. 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne, 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

5  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 

And  tvipe  your  sorrows  dry  ; 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
And  you  shall  never  die. 

6  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls 

Accept  thine  ofier'd  grace  ; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love. 
And  give  the  Fatiier  praise. 

00  K  (Hymn  104.  B.  -2.  S.  M.) 
-*-  —  •'•  The  same. 

1  TJ  AISE  your  triumphant  songs 
"  To  an  immortal  tune, 

Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sin:  how  eternal  love 
Its  chief  beloved  chose, 

And  bids  him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 
Noi  terror  clothes  his  brow, 

No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below." 
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226,  227  life 

4  ?Twas  mercy  fill'd  the  throne, 
And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 

When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardons  down 
To  rebels  doom'd  t 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears, 
Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease ; 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 
And  take  the  offer'd  peace. 

6  Lord,  we  obey  thy  call ; 
We  lay  an  humble  claim 

To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 

OOP  (Hymn  139.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

-^°«  The  Example  of  Christ. 

1  ]\'JY  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord, 
-*»*-■■  I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word, 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witness  the  fervour  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern  ;   make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here; 
Then  God  the  judge  shall  own  my  name 
Amongst  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

997  (Hymn  112.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

*uZ  i ,  rfngels  ministering  to  Christ  and  Saints. 

1  f^  REAT  God,  to  what  a  glorious  height 
*-*"  Hast  thou  advane'd  the  Lord  thy  Son ! 
Angels,  in  all  their  robes  of  light, 

Are  made  the  servants  of  his  throne. 

2  Before  his  feet  their  armies  wait, 
And  swift  as  ilames  of  fire  they  move 
To  manage  his  affairs  of  state, 

In  works  of  vengeance  and  of  love. 

3  His  orders  run  through  all  their  hosts, 
Legions  descend  at  his  command 
To'shield  and  guard  thy  people's  coasts 
When  foreign  rage  invades  the  land. 

4  Now  they  are  sent  to  guide  our  ^et 
Up  to  the  gal  ubede, 

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Through  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet 
In  travelling  the  heavenly  road. 

■  1,  when  I  leave  this  mortal  ground, 
And  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise  and  come, 

I  a  beloved  angel  down, 
Sale  to  conduct  my  spirit  home. 

ooQ  (Hvmn  113.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

—  <>•  The* 

1  rriHE  majesty  of  Solomon! 
-■-    How  glorious  to  behold 

The  servants  waiting  round  his  throne, 
The  ivory  and  the  gold  ! 

2  But  mighty  God,  thy  palace  dunes 

With  far  superior  beams  ; 
Thine  angel  guards  are  swift  as  winds, 
Thy  ministers  are  flames. 

3  [Soon  as  thine  only  Son  had  made 

His  entrance  on  this  earth, 
A  shining  army  downward  tied 
To  celebrate  his  birth. 

4  And  when  oppress' d  with  pains  and  fears 

On  the  cold  ground  he  lies, 
Behold  a  heavenly  form  appears 
T'  allay  his  agonies.] 

5  Now  to  the  hands  of  Christ  our  King 

Are  all  their  legions  given  ; 
They  wait  upon  his  saints,  and  bring 
His  chosen  heirs  to  heaven. 

6  Pleasure  and  praise  run  through  their  host 

To  see  a  sinner  turn ; 
Then  Satan  has  a  captive  lost, 
And  Christ  a  subject  born. 

7  But  there's  an  hour  of  brighter  joy 

Whea  he  his  angels  sends 
Obstinate  rebels  to  destroy, 

And  gather  in  his  friends. 
S  0  could  I  say,  without  a  doubt, 

There  shall  my  soul  be  found, 
Then  let  the  great  archangel  shout, 

And  the  last  trumpet  sound. 

^UFFERIXGS  AND  DEATH  OF  CHRIST. 
990      (Psalm  69.  ver.  7,  &c.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 

^^  J»        Christ's  Sufferings  and  Zeal. 
}  'HHWAS  for  thy  sake,  eternal  God, 
■*■   Thy  Son  sustain'd  that  heavy  load 
)"5 


r230  SUFFERINGS,  &c. 

Of  base  reproach  and  sore  displace, 
And  shame  defil'd  his  sacred  face. 

2  The  Jews,  his  brethren  and  his  kin, 
Abus'd  the  man  that  check'd  their  sin: 
While  he  fulfil' d  thy  holy  laws, 

They  hate  him,  but  without  a  cause. 

3  t  [My  Father's  house,  said  he,  was  made 
c  A  place  for  worship,  not  for  trade  ;' 
Then  scattering  all  their  gold  and  brass, 
He  scourg'd  the  merchants  from  the  place.] 

4  [Zeal  for  the  temple  of  his  God 
Consum'd  his  life,  expos'd  his  blood : 
Reproaches  at  thy  glory  thrown 

He  felt,  and  rnourn'd  them  as  his  own.] 

5  [His  friends  forsook,  his  followers  fled, 
While  foes  and  arms  surround  his  head  ; 
They  curse  him  with  a  slanderous  tongue, 
And  the  false  judge  maintains  the  wrong.] 

6  His  life  they  load  with  hateful  lies, 
And  charge  his  lips  with  blasphemies: 
They  nail  him  to  the  shameful  tree  ; 
There  hung  the  man  that  died  for  me. 

7  [Wretches,  with  hearts  as  hard  as  stones, 
Insult  his  piety  and  groans  : 

Gall  was  the  food  they  gave  him  there, 
And  mock'd  his  thirst  with  vinegar.] 

8  But  God  beheld  ;  and  from  his  throne 
?*Iarks  out  the  men  that  hate  his  Son  ; 
The  hand  that  rais'd  him  from  the  dead 
Shall  pour  the  vengeance  on  their  head. 

9o~  (Psalm  69,  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

^,jU.     CkrisVs  Passion  and  Sinner's  Salvation. 
\  ~p\EEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 

-"-^  The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord  ; 

Behold  the  rising  billows  roll 

To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul. 

2  In  long  complaints  he  spends  his  breath, 
While  hosts  of  hell,  and  powers  of  death, 
And  all  the  sons  of  malice  join 

To  execute  their  curs'd  design, 

3  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love 
Has  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove  ; 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Aton'd  for  sins  which  we  had  done. 

i    The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
honours  of  thv  lav 
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OF  CHRIST.  231 

His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known, 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 
j  O  for  his  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  ; 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turn'd  to  shame. 

0n,     (Psalm  69.  ver.  1— 14.   1st  Part.  CM.) 
ZoL.The  Sufferings  of  Christ  for  our  Salvation. 

\  '  Q{  AVE  me,  O  God,  the  swelling  floods 
^   '  Break  in  upon  my  soul : 
1  Miik.  and  sorrows  o'er  my  head 
'  Like  mighty  waters  roll. 

2  '  I  cry  till  all  my  voice  be  gone, 

'  In  tears  I  waste  the  day  : 
1  My  God,  behold  my  longing  eyes, 
4  And  shorten  thy  delay. 

3  '  They  hate  my  soul  without  a  cause, 

'  And  still  their  number  grows 
1  More  than  the  hairs  around  my  head, 
1  And  mighty  are  my  foes. 

4  "Twasthen  I  readful  debt 

t  man  could  never  pay, 
1  And  gave  those  honours  to  thy  law 
'  Which  sinners  took  away.' 

5  Thus,  in  the  great  Messiah's  name, 

The  royal  prophet  mourns  ; 
Thus  he  awakes  our  hearts  to  grief, 
And  gives  us  joy  by  turns. 

6  l  Now  shall  the  saints  rejoice  and  find 

1  Salvation  in  my  name, 
'For  I  have  borne  their  heavy  load 
1  Of  sorrow,  pain,  and  shame. 
*  '  Grief,  like  a  orarrnent,  cloth'd  me  round, 
1  And  sackcloth  was  my  dress, 
1  While  I  procurd  for  naked  souls 
*  A  robe  of  righteousr^ 
S  '  Amongst  my  brethren  and  the  Jews 
1  I  like  a  stranger  stood, 
1  And  bore  their  vile  reproach,  to  bring 
1  The  Gentiles  near  to  God. 
9  ■  I  came  in  sinful  mortals'  stead 
kTo  do  my  Father's  will ; 
1  Vet  when  I  deanaM  my  Father's  house, 
They  scaudaiiz'd  my  zeal. 
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10  *  My  fasting  and  my  holy  groans 

4  Were  made  the" drunkard's  song  ; 
1  But  God  from  his  celestial  throne, 
4  Heard  my  complaining  tongue. 

11  4  He  sav'd  me  from  the  dreadful  deep, 

1  Nor  let  my  soul  be  drown'd  ; 
4  He  rau'd  and  fix'd  my  sinking  feet 
*  On  well  establish'd"  ground. 

12  "Twas  in  a  most  accepted  hour 

1  My  prayer  arose  on  high, 
4  And  for  my  sake  my  God  shall  hear 
4  The  dying  sinner's  cry.' 

nqn  (rsaim  69.  14—21.  2C.  29.  32.  2d  Pt.  C.  M.) 
&OZt.    The  Passion  and  Exaltation  of  Christ. 

1  1VTOW  let  our  lips  with  holy  fear 
^    And  mournful  pleasure  sing 

The  sufferings  of  our  great  high  priest, 
The  sorrows  of  our  king. 

2  He  sinks  in  floods  of  deep  distress  ; 

How  high  the  waters  rise  ! 
While  to  his  heavenly  Father's  ear 
He  sends  perpetual  cries. 

3  4  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  and  save  thy  Son, 

4  Nor  hide  thy  shining  face  ; 
4  Why  should  thy  favourite  look  like  one 
4  Forsaken  of  thy  grace  ? 

4  'With  rage  they  persecute  the  man 

4  That  groans  beneath  thy  wound, 
*  While  for  a  sacrifice  I  pour 
4  My  life  upon  the  ground. 

5  *  They  tread  my  honour  to  the  dust, 

4  And  laugh  when  I  complain  ; 
4  Their  sharp  insulting  slanders  add 
4  Fresh  anguish  to  my  pain. 

6  4  All  my  reproach  is  known  to  thee, 

4  The  scandal  and  the  shame  ; 
4  Reproach  has  broke  my  bleeding  heart, 
4  And  lies  defd'd  my  name. 

7  4 1  look'd  for  pity,  but  in  vain  ; 

4  My  kindred  are  my  grief: 
4 1  ask  my  friends  for  comfort  round, 
4  But  meet  with  no  relief. 
fi  4  With  vinegar  they  mock  my  thirst ; 
4  They  gave  me  gall  for  food  ; 
1  And  sporting  with  my  dying  groans, 
*  Thev  triumph  in  my  blood. 
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9  *  Shine  into  my  distressed  soul, 
'  Let  thy  Compassions  save  ; 
'  And  though  my  flesh  sink  down  to  death; 
1  Redeem  it  from  the  grave. 
10  'I  shall  arise  to  praise  thy  name, 
4  Shall  reign  in  worlds  unknown  ; 
1  And  thy  salvation,  0  my  God, 
1  Shall  seat  me  on  thy  tlirone.' 

0r»q    (Psalm  2-2.  ver.  1— 16.  1st  Part.  CM.) 
_ JJ.      The  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Christ. 

1  'TTTHY  has  my  God  my  soul  forsook, 

™  *    '  Nor  will  a  smile  afford  V 
(Thus  David  once  in  anguish  spoke, 
And  thus  our  dying  Lord.) 

2  Though  'tis  thy  chief  delight  to  dwell 

Among  thy  praising  saints, 
Yet  thou  canst  hear  a  groan  as  well. 
And  pity  our  complaints. 

3  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thy  name, 

And  great  deliverance  found  ; 
But  I'm  a  worm,  despis'd  of  men, 
And  trodden  to  the  ground. 

4  Shaking  the  head  they  pass  me  by, 

And  laugh  my  soul  to  scorn  ; 
'  In  vain  he  trusts  in  God,'  they  cry, 
*  Neglected  and  forlorn.' 

5  But  thou  art  he  who  fonn'd  my  flesh 

By  thine  almighty  word  ; 
And  since  I  hung  upon  the  breast, 
My  hope  is  in  the  Lord. 

6  Why  will  my  Father  hide  his  face 

When  foes  stand  threatening  round, 
In  the  dark  hour  of  deep  distress, 
And  not  an  helper  found  .? 
PAUSE. 

7  Behold  thy  Darling  left  among 

The  cruel  and  the  proud, 
As  bulls  of  Bashan  fierce  and  strong", 
As  lions  roaring  loud. 

8  From  earth  and  hell  my  sorrows  meet 

To  multiply  the  smart ; 
They  nail  my  hands,  they  pierce  my  feet. 
And  try  to  vex  my  heart. 

9  Yet,  if  thy  sovereign  hand  let  loose 

The  rage  of  earth  and  hell 
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234  SUFFERINGS,  &C. 

Why  Trill  my  heavenly  Father  bruise 
The  Son  he  loves  so  well  ? 

10  My  God,  if  possible  it  be, 

Withhold  this  bitter  cup  ; 

But  I  resign  my  will  to  thee, 

And  drink  the  sorrows  up. 

1 1  My  heart  dissolves  with  pangs  unknown, 

In  groans  I  vraste  my  breath  ; 
Thy  heavy  hand  has  brought  me  down 
Low  as  the  dust  of  death. 

12  Father,  I  give  my  spirit  up, 

And  trust  it  in  thy  hand  : 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope, 
And  rise  at  thy  command. 

rtoj       (Hymn43.  B.  1.  IstPart.  L.M.) 
<£«34.  jesu's  our  Surety  and  Saviour,  1  Peter  i. 
18.  Gal.  iii.  13.  Rom.  iv.  25. 

1  A  DAM  our  Father  and  our  head 

■**-  Transgress'd,  and  justice  doom'd  us  dead, 
The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair  ; 
There's  no  reprieve  nor  pardon  there. 

2  But,  0 !  unutterable  grace, 

The  Son  of  God  takes  Adam's  place, 
Down  to  our  world  the  Saviour  flies, 
Stretches  his  arms  and  bleeds  and  dies, 

3  Justice  was  pleas'd  to  bruise  the  God, 
And  pay  its  wrongs  with  heavenly  blood  : 
What  unknown  racks  and  pangs  he  bore : 
Then  rose  ;  the  law  could  ask  no  more. 

4  Amazing  work  !  look  down,  ye  skies, 
Wonderland  gaze  with  all  your  eyes  : 
Ye  heavenly  thrones,  stoop  from  above, 
And  bow  to  this  mysterious  love. 

5  Lo  !  they  adore  th'  incarnate  Son, 
And  sing  the  glories  he  hath  won, 
Sing  how  he  broke  our  iron  chains, 
How  deep  he  sunk,  how  high  he  reigns. 

6  Triumph  and  reign,  victorious  Lord, 
By  all  the  flaminj  hosts  ador'd  ; 

And  say,  dear  Conqueror,  say  how  long, 
Ere  we  shall  rise  to  join  their  song. 

7  Send  down  a  chariot  from  above, 
With  tiery  wheels,  and  pav'd  with  love, 
Raise  us  beyond  th'  ethereal  blue, 

To  sin2:  and  love  as  angels  do. 
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of  ciirist.         235 — 237 

rtOK  (Hymn  114.  B.  2.  C.  M.J 

ZoD,  Christ's  Death,  Victory  and  Dominion. 

1  ¥  SING  my  Saviour's  wonderous  death; 
-■•  He  conquer'd  when  lie  fell  : 

9 Tis  finish1  dj  said  his  dying  breath, 
And  shook  the  orates  of  hell. 

2  '77.s  finished,  our  Immanuel  cries, 

The  dreadful  work  is  done  ; 
Hence  shall  his  sovereign  throne  arise, 
His  kingdom  is  begun. 

3  His  cross  a  sure  foundation  laid 

For  dory  and  renown, 
When  through  the  regions  of  the  dead 
He  pass'd  to  reach  the  crown. 

4  Exalted  at  his  Father's  side 

Sits  our  victorious  Lord ; 
To  heaven  and  hell  his  hands  divide 
The  vengeance  or  reward. 
.b  The  saints  from  his  propitious  eye 
Await  their  several  crowns. 
And  all  the  sons  of  darkness  fly 
The  terror  of  his  frowns. 

9^fi  (Psalm  16.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 

ZOO.  Christ's  All-sufficiency. 

)  XXOW  fast  their  guilt  and  sorrows  rise, 

-"-  Who  haste  to  seek  some  idol-god ! 

I  will  not  taste  their  sacrifice, 

Their  offerings  of  forbidden  blood. 

2  My  God  provides  a  richer  cup, 
A  nobler  food  to  live  upon ; 
He  for  my  life  has  offered  up 
Jesus  his  best  beloved  Son. 

3  His  love  is  my  perpetual  feast; 

By  day  his  counsels  guide  me  right : 
And  be  his  name  for  ever  blest, 
Who  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  night. 

4  I  set  him  still  before  mine  eyes  ; 

At  my  right  hand  he  stands  prepar'd 
To  keep  my  soul  from  all  surprise, 
And  be  my  everlasting  guard. 

RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST. 

907  (Psalm  16.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 

-^  •  •  The  Death  and  Reswrection  of  Christ. 
\  *  ¥  SET  the  Lord  before  my  face, 
■   *  He  bears  mv  courage  up. 
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238  RESURRECTION 

*  Mv  lieart  and  tongue,  their  joys  express, 
1  My  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  '  My  spirit,  Lord,  thou  wilt  not  leave 

1  "Where  souls  departed  are ; 
1  Nor  quit  my  body  to  the  grave 
i  To  see  corruption  there. 

3  '  Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life, 

*  And  raise  me  to  thy  throne  ; 
'  Thy  courts  immortal  pleasure  give, 
4  Thy  presence  joys  unknown.' 

4  [Thus  in  the  name  of  Christ,  the  Lord, 

The  holy  David  sung, 
And  Providence  fulfils  the  word 
Of  his  prophetic  tongue. 

5  Jesus,  whom  every  saint  adores, 

Was  crucified  and  slain  ; 
Behold  the  tomb  its  prey  restores, 
Behold,  he  lives  again ! 

6  When  shall  my  feet  arise  and  stand 

On  heaven's' eternal  hills! 
There  sits  the  Son  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  there  the  Father  smiles.] 

OQQ  (Hymn 76.  B.  2.  CM.) 

Z  jo. The  Resurrection  and  Ascension  of  Christ, 

1  TTOSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  Light 
-"-  That  cloth'd  himself  in  clay, 
Enter'd  the  iron  gates  of  death, 

And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread 

Since  our  Immanuel  rose, 
He  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away, 
And  spoil'd  our  hellish  foes. 

3  See  how  the  Conqueror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  honour  in  his  flesh, 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

4  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reignst 

And  scatters  blessings  down, 
Our  Jesus  fills  the  middle  seat 
Of  the  celestial  throne. 

5  [Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues, 

To  reach  his  bless'd  abode, 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs 
To  our  incarnate  God. 

6  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  stringt, 

Your  sweetest  voices  raise, 
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OF  CHRIST.  239,  940 

Let  heaven,  and  all  created  things 
!  our  Imiuanuel's  praise.] 

0«Q         (Hymn  26.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 
—  .j  J.    Uopt  of  Heaven  by  the  Resurrection  of 
Christ,  1  Pet.  i.  3—5. 
ILESS'D  be  the  everlasting  God. 

'  The  Father  of  our  Lord, 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  prais'd, 
His  majesty  adofd. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  rais'd  his  Son, 

And  call'd  him  to  the  sky, 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  flesh'to  see  the  dust ! 
Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine 

Reserv'd  against  that  day, 
'Tis  uncornipted,  undenTcf, 
And  cannot  waste  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  are  kept 

Till  the  salvation  come  ; 
We  walk  by  faith  as  strangers  here 
Till  C :  all  us  home. 

n  |A  (Hymn  137.  B.  -2.  L.  M.) 

_  ±U.    Miracles  in  the  Life,  Deaths  and  Rev.rr- 
rectioii  of  Christ. 

1  T>EHOLD  the  blind  their  sight  receive  ; 
*-*  Behold  the  dead  awake  and  live  ; 
The  dumb  speak  wonders,  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  Iris  name. 

2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies  ;  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood ; 
He  rises,  and  appears  a  God  ; 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  higrh, 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die. 

4  Hence  and  for  ever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart, 
And  to  those  hands  m\  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 


041  ASCENSION 

JSCEXSIOJST  JXD  EXALTATIOX  01 
CHRIST. 

on  (Psalm  2.  L.  M.) 

*»  **■  Christ's  Death,  Resurrection,  and  Ascent 

sivn. 
1  TITIY  did  the  Jews  proclaim  their  rage? 
**    The  Romans  why  their  swords  employ  •? 
Against  the  Lord  their  powers  engage 
His  dear  Anointed  to  destroy  ? 
%  ■  Come  let  us  break  his  bands,'  they 

*  This  man  shall  never  give  us  laws  ;' 
And  thus  they  cast  his  yoke  away, 
And  nail'd  the  monarch  to  the  cross, 

3  But  God,  who  high  in  glory  reigns, 
Laughs  at  their  pride,  their  rage  controls 
He'll  vex  their  hearts  with  inward  pains: 
And  speak  in  thunder  to  their  souls. 

4  '  I  will  maintain  the  Kinor  I  made 
1  On  Zion's  everlasting  hill, 

*  My  hand  shall  bring  him  from  the  dead, 
1  And  he  shall  stand  your  sovereign  still.' 

5  [His  wonderous  rising  from  the  earth 
Makes  his  eternal  Godhead  known ; 
The  Lord  declares  his  heavenly  birth, 

*  This  day  hare  I  begot  my  Son. 

6  l  Ascend,  my  Son,  to  my  right  hand, 

*  There  thou  shalt  ask,  anoTl  bestow 

'  The  utmost  bounds  of  heathen  lands : 

*  To  thee  the  northern  isles  shall  bow.'j 

7  But  nations  that  resist  his  grace 
Shall  fall  beneath  his  iron  stroke  ; 
His  rod  shall  crush  his  foes  with  ease, 
As  potters'  earthen  work  is  broke. 

PAUSE. 

8  Now  ye  that  sit  on  earthly  thrones, 

Be  wise,  and  serve  the  Lord,  the  Lamb  ; 
Now  at  his  feet  submit  your  crowns, 
Rejoice  and  tremble  at  his  name. 

9  With  humble  love  address  the  Son, 
Lest  he  grow  angry  and  ye  die  ; 

His  wrath  will  burn  to  worlds  unknown, 
If  ye  provoke  his  jealousy. 
10  His  storms  shall  drive  yon  quick  to  hell, 
He  is  a  God,  and  ye  but  dust ; 
Happy  tHe  souls  that  know  him  well. 
Aud  make  his  grace  their  only  Crust. 
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n  in  (Hymn  24.  L.  M.) 

"'*•     5rtt??/5  itoeft  t>z  Heaven ;  or,  Christ's  As- 
cension. 

1  rpHIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 

-*-   And  men,  and  worms,  and  beasts,  and  birds, 
He  rais'd  the  building  on  the  seas, 
And  gave  it  for  their  dwelling-place. 

2  But  there's  a  brighter  world  on  high, 
Thy  palace,  Lord,  above  the  sky : 
Who  shall  ascend  that  blest  abode, 
And  dwell  so  near  his  maker  God ! 

3  He  that  abhors  and  fears  to  sin, 

Whose  heart  is  pure,  whose  hands  are  clean, 
Him  shall  the  Lord  the  Saviour  bless, 
And  clothe  his  soul  with  righteousness. 

4  These  are  the  men,  the  pious  race 
That  seek  the  God  of  Jacob's  face  ; 
These  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sight, 
And  dwell  in  everlasting  light. 

PAUSE. 

5  Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high, 
Behold  the  King  of  Glory  nigh ! 
Who  can  this  King  of  Glory  be? 
The  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  he. 

6  Ye  heavenly  gates,  your  leaves  display 
To  make  the  Lord  the  Saviour  way  : 
Laden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  Conqueror  comes  with  God  to  dwell. 

7  Rais'd  from  the  dead  he  goes  before, 
He  opens  heaven's  eternal  door, 
To  give  his  saints  a  blest  abode 
Near  their  Redeemer,  and  their  God. 


243. 


(Psalm  47.  C.  M.) 
Christ  ascending  and  reigning. 

1  |"|  FOR  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
"  To  God  the  sovereign  King ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 

And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus  our  God  ascends  on  high  ; 

His  heavenly  guards  around 

Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 

With  trumpet's  joyfuf sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  ; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honours  sing ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 
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5244,245  AseEitfBiort 

4  Rehearse  liis  praise  with  awe  profound, 
Let  knowledge  load  the  song, 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 
)  Fn  Israel  stood  his  aneient  throne, 
He  lov'd  that  chosen  rate; 
B-ut  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own; 
And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 
6  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 
There  Abraham's  God  is  known, 
While  powers  and  princes,  shields  and  swords, 
Submit  before  his  throne. 

9 1 A     (Psalm  6S-  vcr-  17> 18-  2fl  Part  L*  M-) 
— --1  !•    Christ's  Ascension,  and  the  Gift  of  the 

Spirit. 
\  T  ORD,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 

^  Ten  thousand  angels  fdl'd  the  sky ; 

Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 

Like  chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious  when  the  Lord  was  there; 
While  he  pronoune'd  his  dreadful  law, 
And  struck  tiie  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains  like  captives  led. 

4  Rais'd  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  the  promis'd  Spirit  down, 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

O/fS  (Hymn  141.  B.  1.  S.  M.) 

*j4  O.  tj16  Humiliation  and  Exaltation  of  Christ, 

Isaiah  liii,  1—5.  10—12. 
t      Tl^HO  has  believ'd  thy  word, 
*  *     Or  thy  salvation  known  ? 
Reveal  thine  arm,  almighty  Lord, 
And  glorify  thy  Son. 

2  The  Jews  esteem'd  him  here 
Too  mean  for  their  belief; 

Sorrows  his  chief  acquaintance  were. 
And  his  companion,  grief. 

3  They  turnd  their  eyes  away, 
And  treated  him  with  scorn ; 

But  'twas  their  grief  upon  him  lay 
Their  sorrows  he  has  borne. 
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4  'Twas  for  the  stubborn  Jews, 
And  Gtntilcs  then  unknown, 

The  Gent  of  justice  pleas'd  to  bruise 
]  i  -  best  beloved  Son. 

5  'But  I'll  prolong  his  days, 

'  And  make  his  kingdom  stand, 
'Bff  pleasure  (saith  the  God  of  graced 
'Shall  prosper  in  his  hand. 

6  ['  His  joyful  soul  shall  see 
1  The  purchase  of  his  pain. 

'And  by  his  knowledge  justify 
'Ti:e  guilty  sons  of  men.] 

7  ['Ten  thousand  captive  slaves, 
'Relcas'd  from  death  and  >in, 

1  Shall  quit  their  prisons  and  their  grave-. 
'And  own  his  power  divine.] 
S      ['  Heaven  shall  advance  my  Son 
'To joys  that  earth  denied  ; 
'Who  saw  the  follies  men  had  done, 
'  And  bore  their  sins,  and  died.'] 

0  <n  (Hvmn  142.  B.  1.  S.  M.) 
-*"•         The  same,  Isaiah  liii.  6—9.  12. 

1  jf  IKE  sheep  we  went  astrav, 
-^  And  broke  the  fold  of  God, 

Each  wandering  in  a  different  way, 
But  ail  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour 
When  God  our  wanderings  laid, 

And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  head  ! 

3  How  glorious  was  the  grace 
When  Christ  sustain'd the  stroke! 

His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays 
A  ransom  for  the  tlock. 

4  His  honour  and  his  breath 
Were  taken  both  away  ; 

Join'd  with  the  wicked  in  his  death, 
And  made  as  vile  as  they. 

5  But  God  shall  raise  his  head 
O'er  all  the  sons  of  men, 

And  make  him  see  a  numerous  seed 
To  recompense  his  pain. 

6  'I'll  give  him,  (saith the  Lord) 
'  A  portion  with  the  strong  ; 

:  He  shall  possess  a  large  reward, 
•  And  hold  his  honours  long.' 
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247,  248  ascension 

0  a  j  (Hymn  37.  B.  I.  1st  Part.  L.  lft,] 
—4:  /  .  Christ's  Humiliation,  Exaltation,  and  Tri- 
umph, Phil.  ii.  8,  9.  Mark  xv.  20.  24.  29.  Col.  ii.  15. 

1  rpHE  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace, 
-*-    That  brightest  monument  of  praise, 
That  e'er  the  God  of  love  design'd, 
Employs  and  fills  my  labouring  mind. 

2  Begin,  my  soul,  the  heavenly  song, 
A  burden  for  an  angels  tongue, 

When  Gabriel  sounds  these  awful  things, 

He  tunes  and  summons  all  his  strings. 
\  Proclaim  inimitable  love, 

Jesus  the  Lord  of  worlds  above 

Puts  off  the  beams  of  bright  array, 

And  veils  the  God  in  mortal  clay. 
4  What  blnck  reproach  defiPd  his  name, 

When  with  our  sins  he  took  our  shame  ! 

He  whom  adoring  angels  blest, 

Is  made  the  impious  rebel's  jest. 
)  He  that  distributes  crowns  and  thrones, 

Hangs  on  a  tree,  and  bleeds  and  groans, 

The  Prince  of  Life  resigns  his  breath, 

The  King  of  Glory  bows  to  death. 

0  But  see  the  wonders  of  his  power, 
He  triumphs  in  his  dying  hour  ; 
And,  while  by  Satan's  rage  he  fell, 
He  dash'd  the  rising  hopes  of  hell. 
Tims  were  the  hosts  of  death  subdu'd, 
And  sin  was  drown'd  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Thus  he  arose  and  reigns  above, 
And  conquers  sinners  by  his  love. 

*  Who  shall  fulfil  this  boundless  song? 
The  theme  surmounts  an  angels  tongue  : 
How  low,  how  vain,  are  mortal  airs, 
When  Gabriel's  nobler  harp  despairs. 

918  (Hvmn  44.  B.  1.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

*-4o.  ChrkVs  dying,  rising,  and  reigning,  Luke 
xxiii.  27.  29. 44-46.  Mat.  xxvii.  50.  57.  xxviii.  6,  &c. 

1  TIE  dies  !  the  friend  of  sinners  dies ! 
-"  Lo  Salem's  daughters  weep  around, 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 
I  Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 
For  him  who  groan 'd  beneath  your  load  ; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  "you, 
\  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood. 


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3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree, 

The  Lord  of  Glory  dies  for  men  ! 

But  lo!  what  sudden  joys  we  see, 

Jesus  the  dead  revives  again  ! 
1  The  rising-  God  forsakes  the  tomb! 

The  tomb  in  vain  forbids  his  rise  ; 

Cherubic  lesions  guard  him  home, 

And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  hi^h  our  great  Deliverer  reigns  ; 
Sins:  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
AnJ  led  the  monster  death  in  chains. 

6  Say  '  Live  for  ever,  wond'rous  King  ! 

*  Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  ;1 
Then  a.sk  the  monster,  '  Where's  thy  sting?' 
And,  'Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  pave 

ojq  (Hymn  43.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

*-"U«       ChrisVs  Sufferings  and  Glory. 
I   VOW  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise 

■*-^    To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son  ! 

Awake,  my  voice,  in  heavenly  lays, 

Tell  the  loud  wonders  he  hath  done. 
2-  Sing  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light, 

And  the  bright  robes  he  wore  above, 

How  swift  and  jovful  was  his  flight 

On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 

3  [Down  to  this  base,  this  sinful  earth 
He  came  to  raise  our  nature  high  ; 
He  came  V  atone  almighty  wrath  ; 
Jesus  the  God  was  born  to  die.] 

4  [Hell  and  its  lions  roar'd  around, 
His  precious  blood  the  monsters  spilt, 
While  weighty  sorrow  press'd  him  down. 
Large  as  the  loads  of  all  our  guilt.] 

5  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death 
Th'  almighty  Captive  prisoner  lay, 
Th'  almighty  Captive  left  the  earth, 
And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 

8  Lift  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light, 
Up  to  his  throne  of  shining  grace, 
See  what  immortal  glories  sit 
Round  the  sweet  beauties  of  his  face. 

7  Amongst  a  thousand  harps  and  songs 
Jesus  the  God  exalted  reigns, 

His  sacred  name  fills  ail  their  tongues, 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenlv  plains ' 
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250,  251  ASCENSION 

9CA  (Psalm  8.  C.  M.J 

£u\J,  ChrisVs  Condescension  and  GlorificaU 

or,  God  made  .Man. 
\  f\  LORD,  our  Lord,  how  wonderous  great 
*^  Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  men  and  babes  proclaim. 

2  When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high, 

The  moon  that  rules  the  night, 

And  stars  that  well  adorn  the  sky, 

Those  moving  worlds  of  light; 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race, 

Who  dwells  so  far  below, 
That  thou  should'st  visit  Mm  with  grace, 
And  love  his  nature  so  ! 

4  That  thine  eternal  Son  should  bear 

To  take  a  mortal  form, 
Made  lower  than  his  angels  are, 
To  save  a  dying  worm  ! 

5  [Yet  while  he  liv'd  on  earth  unknown, 

And  men  would  not  adore, 
Th'  obedient  seas  and  fishes  own 
His  Godhead  and  his  power. 

6  The  waves  lay  spread  beneath  his  feet ; 

And  fish,  at  his  command, 
Bring  their  large  shoals  to  Peter's  net, 
Bring  tribute  to  his  hand. 

7  These  lesser  glories  of  the  Son 

Shone  through  the  fleshly  cloud  ; 
Now  we  behold  him  on  his  throne, 

And  men  confess  him  God.] 
S  Let  him  be  crown'd  with  majesty 

Who  bow'd  his  head  to  death'; 
And  be  his  honours  sounded  high, 

By  all  tilings  that  have  breath. 

0  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  wronderous  great 

Is  thine  exalted  name ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  the  whole  earth  proclaim. 

951  (Hymn  S3.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

Lr)  1 .    The  p(isSion  a)Ui  Exaltation  of  Christ. 

1  HHHUS  saith  the  Ruler  of  the  skies, 

-*-    '  Awake,  my  dreadful  sword  ; 
*  Awake,  my  wrath,  and  smite  the  man 
1  My  fellow '  saitli  the  Lord. 
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J  Vengeance recciv'd  the  dread  command. 
And  armed  down  she  flies, 

a  Mibmits  t'  his  Father's  hand, 
And  bows  his  head  and  dies. 
J  But  oh  !  the  wisdom  and  the  grace 
That  join  with  vengeance  now' 
He  dies  to  save  our  guilu  race, 
And  yet  he  rises  too. 
4  A  person  so  divine  was  he 
Who  yielded  to  be  slain, 
That  he  could  give  his  soul  away, 
And  take  his  life  again. 

•  .  glorious  Lord,  and  reign  on  high,. 
Let  every  nation  sing, 
And  angels  sound  with  endless  joy 
The  Saviour  and  the  King. 

nrn  (Hvmn  ?4.  B.  2.  S.  ML] 

— <^«  The  same. 

1  POME  all  harmonious  tongues, 
^    Your  noblest  music  brinz, 

'Tis  Christ  the  everlasting  God^ 
And  Christ  the  man  we  sing. 

2  Tell  how  he  took  our  flesh 
To  take  away  our  guilt, 

Sing  the  dear  drops  of  sacred  blood 
That  hellish  monsters  spilt. 

3  [Alas,  the  cruel  spear 
Went  deep  into  his  side, 

And  the  rich  flood  of  purple  gore 
Their  murderous  weapons  dyed.] 

4  [Tiie  waves  of  swelling  grief 
Did  o'er  bis  bosom  roll, 

And  mountains  o\  almighty  wrath 
Lay  heavy  on  his  soul.]  ' 

5  Down  to  the  shades  of  death 
He  bow'd  his  awful  head, 

Yet  he  arose  to  live  and  reign 
When  death  itself  is  dead. 

6  No  more  the  bloody  spear, 
The  cross  and  nail's  no  more  ; 

For  hell  itself  shakes  at  his  name, 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

7  There  the  Redeemer  sits 
Hisrh  on  the  Father's  throne  ; 

The  Father  lays  his  vengeance  by, 
And  smiles  "upon  his  Son. 
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6      There  his  full  glories  shine 
With  uncreated  rays, 
And  bless  his  saints  and  angels  eyes 
To  everlasting  days. 
,>p-o  (Psalm  21.  ver.  1—9.  L.  M.) 

+00.    ^  Christ  exalted  to  the  Kingdom. 

1  TVWID  rejoie'd  in  God  his  strength, 
-*-*  Rais'd  to  the  throne  by  special"  race  ; 
But  Christ,  the  Son,  appears  at  length, 
Fulfils  the  triumph  and  the  praise. 

2  How  great  is  the  Messiah's  joy 
In  the  salvation  of  thy  hand  ! 

Lord,  thou  hast  rais'd  his  kingdom  high. 
And  given  the  world  to  his  command. 

3  Thy  goodness  grants  whate'er  he  will, 
Nor  doth  the  least  request  withhold  ; 
Blessings  of  love  prevent  him  still, 
And  crowns  of  glory,  not  of  gold. 

4  Honour  and  majesty  divine 
Around  his  sacred  temple  shine ; 
Blest  with  the  favour  of  thy  face, 
And  length  of  everlasting  days. 

5  Thy  hand  shall  find  out  all  his  foes ; 
And  as  a  fiery  oven  glows 

With  raging  heat  and  living  coals, 
So  shall  thy  wrath  devour  their  souls. 

9  5  J.  (Psalm  22-  20>  21. 27—31.  2d  Part.  C.  M. . 
£ O^t,      Christ's  Sufferings  and  Kingdom. 

1  l  IVrOW^  from  the  roaring  lion's  rage, 

11    '  O  Lord,  protect  thy  Son  ; 

c  Nor  leave  thy  darling  to  engage 

1  The  powers  of  hell  alone.' 

2  Thus  did  our  suffering  Saviour  pray, 

With  mighty  cries  and  tears  ; 
God  heard  him  in  that  dreadful  day, 
And  chas'd  away  his  fears. 

3  Great  was  the  victory  of  his  death, 

His  throne  exalted  high ; 
And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth 
Shall  worship  or  shall  die. 

4  A  numerous  offspring  must  arise 

From  his  expiring  groans ; 
They  shall  be  reckon'd  in  his  eyes 
For  daughters  and  for  sons. 
b  The  meek  and  humble  soul  shall  see 
His  table  richly  spread ; 
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And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 
6  The  isles  shall  know  the  righteousness 
Of  our  incarnate  God  ; 
\nd  nations  yet  unborn  profess 
.Salvation  in  his  blood. 

0-,-  (Psalm 2*.  L.  If.) 

~r)D.      Christ- s  Sufferings  and  Exaltation. 

1  |Y"OW  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
*■*    The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord ; 
When  he  complain'd  in  tears  and  blood 
As  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 

0  The  Jews  beheld  him  thus  forlorn, 
And  shake  their  beads  and  laugh  in  scorn ; 
'He  rescu'd  others  from  the  grave, 
'Now  let  him  try  himself  to  save. 

3  '  This  is  the  man  did  once  pretend 

1  God  was  his  nit  her  and  his  friend  ; 
'If  God  the  blessed  lov'd  him  so, 
'Why  doth  he  fail  to  help  him  now?' 

4  Barbarous  people  !  cruel  priests  ! 

How  they  stood  round  like  savage  beasts  : 

Like  lions  gaping  to  devour, 

When  God  had  left  him  in  their  power. 
d  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet. 

Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 

By  lot  his  garments  they  divide, 

And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  he  died. 
6  But  God,  his  Father,  heard  his  cry  : 

Rais'd  from  the  dead  he  reigns  on  high ; 

The  nations  learn  his  righteousness, 

And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace. 
O  rrn      (Psalm  89.  ver.  19,  &c.  4th  Part.  C.  If.) 
--JO.     Christ's  mediatorial  Kingdom;  or,  his 

divine  and  human  Nature. 
i  TJEAR  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said, 

•■"■-  And  made  his  mercy  known  ; 

4  Sinners,  behold  your  help  is  laid 
'On  my  almighty  Son. 

2  '  Behold  the  man  my  wisdom  chose 

'  Among  your  mortal  race  ; 
1  His  head  my  holy  oil  o'erflows, 
'  The  Spirit  of  my  grace. 

3  ■  High  shall  he  reign  on  David's  throne. 

'  Mv  people's  better  Kins: : 
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'  My  arm  shall  beat  his  rivals  down, 
'And  still  new  subjects  bring. 

4  ■  My  truth  shall  guard  him  in  his  way, 

1  With  mercy  by  his  side, 
v  While  in  my  name  through  earth  and  sea 
'  He  shall  in  triumph  ride. 

5  '  Me  for  his  Father  and  his  God 

'He  shall  for  ever  own, 
'  Call  me  his  rock,  his  high  abode ; 
'  And  I'll  support  my  Son. 

6  '  My  first-born  Son  array'd  in  grace 

'  At  my  right  hand  shall  sit ; 
'Beneath  him  angels  know  their  place, 
'  And  monarchs  at  his  feet. 

7  '  My  covenant  stands  for  ever  fast, 

'  My  promises  are  strong  ; 
:  Firm  as  the  heavens  his  throne  shall  last, 
'  His  seed  endure  as  long.' 

.^7  (Psalm  99.  1st  Part.  S.  M.) 

-'*-'  '  •     Christ's  Kingdom  and  Majesty. 

1  rpHE  God  Jehovah  reigns, 
-*-    Let  all  the  nations  fear, 

Let  sinners  tremble  at  his  throne, 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 

2  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 
Let  earth  adore  its  Lord  ; 

Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  stand, 
Swift  to  fulfil  his  word. 

3  In  Zion  is  his  throne, 
His  honours  are  divine  ; 

His  church  shall  make  his  wonders  kno^n, 
For  there  his  glories  shine. 

4  How  holy  is  his  name  ! 
How  terrible  his  praise  ! 

Justice,  and  truth,  and  judgment  join 
In  all  his  works  of  srace" 


INTERCESSION  OF  CHRIST. 

Hvmn  36.  B.  2.  S.  M 

Christ's  Intercession. 


9  no  (Hymn  36.  B.  2.  S.  M.) 

1  TT^ELL,  the  Redeemer's  gone 

**     T'  appear  before  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery  vengeance  now, 

Nor  burning  wrath  comes  don  n  ; 
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If  justice  call  for  sinner's  blood, 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 

3  Before  his  father's  eye 
Our  humble  suit  he  moves, 

The  i  is  thunder  by, 

And  1ook=,  and  smiles,  and  lores. 

4  Now  may  our  joyful  tongues 
Our  Maker's  Honour  sing, 

Jesus  the  priest  receives  our  songs, 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 

5  [We  bow  before  his  face, 
And  sound  his  glories  high, 

'Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace 
4  Tiiat  lays  Ms  thunder  by.] 

6  *  On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 
*  And  triumphs  all  above  ;' 

But,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains 
To  speak  immortal  love  ! 

7  [How  jarring  and  how  low 
Are  all  the  notes  we  gjng  ! 

Sweet  Saviour,  tune  our  sonsrs  anew,. 
And  they  shall  please  the  King.] 

0=iQ  (Hymn  37.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

z  JV*  The  same. 

1  T  IFT  up  your  eyes  to  th'  heavenly  seats 
-*-^  Where  your  Redeemer  stays, 

Kind  iniereessor,  there  he  sits, 
And  loves,  and  pleads,  and  prays. 

2  'Twas  well,  my  soul,  lie  died  for  thee, 

And  shed  his  vital  blood, 
Appeas'd  stern  justice  on  the  tree, 

And  then  arose  to  God. 
S  Petitions  now  and  praise  may  rise, 

And  saints  their  offerings  bring, 
The  priest  with  his  own  sacrifice 

Presents  them  to  the  king. 

4  [Let  papists  trust  what  names  they  please, 

Their  saints  and  angels  boast ; 

We've  no  such  advocates  as  these, 

Nor  pray  to  th'  heavenly  host.] 

5  Jesus  alone  shall  bear  my  cries 

Up  to  his  Fu  tiier's  throne, 
He,  dearest  Lord  !  perfumes  my  sighs, 
And  sweetens  every  groan. 

6  [Ten  thousand  praises  to  the  King, 

Hosanna  in  the  hitrhebt ; 
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160,   261  INTERCESSION 

Ten  thousand  thanks  our  spirits  brine; 
To  God  and  to  his  Christ.] 

om  (Hymn  145.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

-UU.  '  Christ  and  Aaron. 

Taken  from  Hcb.  vii.  and  ix. 
I    TESUS,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold 
**    A  thousand  glories  more 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  polish'd  gold 
The  sons  of  Aaron  wore. 
I  They  first  their  own  burnt-offerings  brought* 
To  purge  themselves  from  sin  ; 
Thy  life  was  pure  without  a  spot, 
And  all  thy  nature  clean. 
>  [Fresh  blood  as  constant  as  the  day 
Was  on  their  altar  spilt ; 
But  thy  oue  offering  takes  away 
For  ever  all  our  guilt.] 

4  [Their  priesthood  ran  through  several  hands. 

For  mortal  was  their  race  ; 
Thy  never-changing  oflice  stands 
Eternal  as  thy  days.] 

5  [Once  in  the  circuit  of  a  year 

With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  veil  appears 
Before  the  golden  throne  ; 
C  But  Christ  by  his  own  powerful  blood 
Ascends  above  the  skies, 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  God 
Shows  liis  own  sacrifice.] 
7  Jesus,  the  King  of  Glory,  reigns 
On  S  ion's  heavenly  hiil, 
Looks  like  a  lamb  that  has  been  slain. 
And  wears  his  priesthood  still. 
^  lie  ever  lives  to  intercede 
Before  iiis  Father's  face  ; 
Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  causf  [o  plead, 
Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 

9m  (Hymn  11  B. 2.  CM.) 

—  v'J  •  Christ  is  the  Substance  of  the  Levitica!. 
Priesthood. 

I  ^"PHE  true  Messiah  now  appears, 
-*-    The  types  are  all  withdrawn  ; 
So  fly  the  shadows  and  the  stars 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 
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ut    CHRIST. 

smoking  sweets,  nor  bleeding  lambs, 
\  '    nor  bullock  slain, 

Inci '  .:nes 

"Would  all  be  burnt  in  viin. 

3  Aaron  innst  lay  his  rules  away, 

His  mitre  a  i 
When  God  himsell 
The  oflering"  and  I 

4  He  took  our  nv*r 

The  wonders  of  Lis  love  : 
For  us  he  j  • 
And  f 

•  I'     i  died,' 

And  then  hi 
And  pi  Minded  side. 

.)r>.-)  (Psalm2.  8.11       T     i elated  leeofdi 

—  O— .        ihe  divine  pattern,  Acts 
Christ  dying,  rising,  intercedi   -  -  .ing. 

'1  TAKER  an  Lord 

^"J-  Of  hearer:,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
providence  eo  word, 

-  thy  decrees. 
T 

By  David  are  fottWd, 
When  Jews  and  Gentiles  join'd  to  slay 
-.  thine  holy  child.] 

3  Why  did  the  Gentiles  ra?e, 
And 

Bend  all  their  counsels  to  deal 
rd  .' 

4  Rolen  and  kinzs  a:\ 

rm  a  vain  de 

Aziinst  the  Lord  I  wen  unite. 

lin. 

5  The  Lord  derides 
And  • 

He  that  hat':  e  dead 

!!:■  wn'd   dm  :  r    •    S 

PAUSE. 

Nov 

nth; 


!63  INTERCESSION 

7  He  asks,  and  God  bestows 
A  lar^e  inheritance ; 

Far  as  the  world's  remotest  ends 
His  kingdom  shall  advance. 

8  The  nations  that  rebel 
Must  feel  his  iron  rod ; 

He'll  vindicate  those  honours  well 
Which  he  recciv'd  from  God. 

9  [Be  wise,  ye  rulers,  now, 
And  worship  at  his  throne : 

With  trembling  joy,  ye  people,  bow 
To  God's  exalted  Son. 

10  If  once  his  wrath  arise, 
Ye  perisli  on  the  place ; 

Then  blessed  is  the  soul  that  flies 
For  refuge  to  his  grace.] 

cw.Q  (Psalm 2.  CM.) 

~VD.  The  same. 

1  TT^HY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 

**     The  Lord's  anointed  Son? 

Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away, 

And  tread  his  gospel  down? 

2  The  Lord  that  sits  above  the  skies 

Derides  their  rage  below, 
He  speaks  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes, 
And  strikes  their  spirits  through. 

J  '  I  call  him  my  eternal  Son, 

'  And  raise  him  from  the  dead  ; 
1 1  make  my  holy  hill  his  throne, 
4  And  wide  his  kingdom  spread. 

4  '  Ask  me,  my  Son,  and  then  enjoy 
1  The  utmost  heathen  lands  : 
'  Thy  rod  of  iron  shall  destroy 
1  The  rebel  that  withstands'.' 

j  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth, 
Obey  the  anointed  Lord, 
Adore  the  king  of  heavenly  birth, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

6  With  humble  love  address  his  throne. 
For  if  lie  frown,  ye  die  ; 
Those  ure  secure,  and  those  alone, 
Who  on  his  grace  relv. 


Of   CHRIST.  264, 

CHARACTERS  AXD  OFFICES  OF 
CHRIST. 

an  i  (Hvmn  13.  B.  1.   L.  M.) 

-04.   The  Son  of  God  incarnate ;  or,  the  Title, 
and  the  Kingdom  of  Christ,  Isa.  ix.  2.  6,  7. 

1  rpHE  lands  that  long  in  darkness  lay 
-*-    Now  have  beheld  a  heavenly  light ; 
Nations  that  sat  in  death's  cold  shade 
Are  bless'd  with  beams  divinely  brig 

2  The  virgin's  promis'd  Son  is  born, 
Behold  the  expected  child  appear^ 
What  shall  his  names  or  titles  be'.' 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor. 

3  This  infant  is  the  mighty  God 
Come  to  be  suckled  and  ador'd  ; 
Th'  eternal  Father,  Prince  of  Peace, 
The  Son  of  David,  and  his  Lord. 

4  The  government  of  earth  and  seas 
Upon  his  shoulders  shall  be  laid ; 
His  wide  dominions  still  increase, 
And  honours  to  his  name  be  paid. 

•5  Jesus  the  holv  child  shall  sit 
High  on  his  father  David's  throne, 
Shall  crush  his  foes  beneath  his  feet. 
And  reign  to  ages  yet  unknown. 

0£c  (Hvmn  132.  B.2.  CM.] 

ZOO.  77, e  offices  of  Christ. 

1  TFE  bless  the  Prophet  of  trie  Lord, 

*  *    That  comes  with  truti)  and  grace  - 
Jesus,  thy  Spirit  and  thy  word 
Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 

2  We  reverence  our  High  Priest  above. 

Who  offerd  up  his  blood, 

And  lives  to  carry  on  Ins  love, 

By  pleading  with  our  God. 

3  We  honour  our  exalted  Khiz, 

How  sweet  are  his  commands  ? 
He  guards  our  souls  from  hell  and  sin 
By  his  almighty  hands. 

4  Hosanna  to  lis  glorious  name, 

Who  saves  by  different  ways  ; 
His  mercies  lay  a  sovereign  claim 
To  our  immortal  pi 


266  OFFICES 

9fifi  (Hymn  146.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

—  UU.  Characters  of  Christ,  burrowed  from  in 
animate  Things,  in  Scripture. 

1  fJO,  worship  at  Immanucl-s  feet, 

"  See  in  his  face  what  wonders  meet ; 
Earth  is  too  narrow  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace. 

2  [The  whole  creation  can  afford 

But  some  faint  shadows  of  my  Lord: 
Nature  to  make  his  beauties  known 
Must  mingle  colours  not  her  own.] 

3  [Is  he  compar'd  to  v:ine  or  bread?  . 
Dear  Lord,  our  souls  would  thus  be  fed  ; 
That  flesh,  that  dying  blood  of  thine, 

Is  bread  of  life,  is  heavenly  wine.] 
i  [Is  he  a  tree  ?  The  world  receives 
Salvation  from  his  healing  leaves  ; 
That  righteous  branchy  that  fruitful  bough, 
Is  David's  root  and  offspring  too,] 

5  [Is  he  a  rose  ?  Not  Sharon  yields 
Such  fragrancy  in  all  her  fields : 
Or  if  the  lily  he  assume, 

The  vallies  bless  the  rich  perfume] 

6  [Is  he  a  vine  ?  His  heavenly  root 
Supplies  the  boughs  with  life  and  frail 
O  let  a  lasting  union  join 

My  soul  the  branch  to  Christ  the  vine  !] 

7  [Is  he  the  head  ?  Each  member  lives. 
And  owns  the  vital  powers  lie  E$ves  ; 

saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
Join'd  by  his  Spirit  and  his  love.] 

3  [Is  he  a  fountain  ?  There  I  bathe, 
And  heal  the  plague  of  sin  and  death  ; 
These  waters  all  my  soul  renew, 
And  cleanse  my  spotted  garments  too."; 

9  [Is  he  afire  ?  He'll  purge  my  dross, 
But  the  true  gold  sustains  no  loss  ; 
Like  a  refiner  shall  he  sit, 
And  tread  the  refuse  with  his  feet.] 

10  [Is  he  a  rock?  How  firm  he  proves  ! 
The  rock  of  ages  never  moves ; 

Yet  the  sweet  streams  that  from  him  flow. 
Attend  us  all  the  desert  through.] 

1 1  [Is  lie  a  way?  He  leads  to  God, 
The  path  is  drawn  in  lines  of  blood  : 

WO 


.  hope  and  z 
Till  I  arrire  at  Skm's  hilL] 

2   \h   m 

I  i  the  pastor*  -  green, 

A  paradise  divinely 

•  but  the  sheep  have  freedom  there-.] 

13  [Is  he  dei 

For  men  to  I  •-  aven  upon  ? 

I'll  make  him  my  foundation  I 
Nor  fear  v 

14  [I-  )  I  adore 

Th'  indwellnig  majesty  and  power  ; 

An-"' 

Whene'er  I  pra;  .  ce.] 

e  a  star  ?  He 
Pie:c;f.:  the  sha  I 
I  know 
I  know  the  ■. 

. 

To  chase  their  clouds,  and  At- 
IT  0  let  me  climb  those  big 
Where  -terms  and  dar". 

And  shines  and  "reigns  thJ  incarnate  God.] 

15  Nor  earth,  nor  seas,  nor  sun.  nor  sb 
Not  heaven  his  full  resemblance  bears; 
His  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 

Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 

OfiT  'Hymn  147.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

—  V',Th?S.  it,  from  ser fi- 

red >- 

1  [<rP 

-*-    I  born  mj  Lord; 

Sufficient  forms  [ 

2  Brizht  imi  face, 

•  ir,  and  partner  of  his  throne.] 

ne  upon  his  I 
He  v,  blood, 

And  break- 


268  OFFICES 

4  Where  grace  can  neither  melt  nor  move 
The  Lamb  resents  his  injur'd  love, 
Awakes  his  wrath  without,  delay, 

And  Judak's  Lion  tears  the  prey. 

5  But  when  for  works  of  peace  he  comes, 
What  winning  titles  he  assumes  ! 
Light  of  the  world,  and  Life  of  men  ; 
Nor  bears  those  characters  in  vain. 

6  With  tender  pity  in  his  heart 
He  acts  the  Mediator's  part ; 

A  friend  and  brother  he  appears 
And  well  fulfils  the  names  he  wears. 
At  length  the  Judge  his  throne  ascends, 
Divides  the  rebels  from  his  friends, 
And  saints  in  full  fruition  prove 
His  rich  variety  of  love. 

6>/?o    (Hvmnl48.  B.  1.  as  the  148th Psalm. 
~uo-  The  same. 

t   [TI'ITH  cheerful  voice  I  sing 
*  *    The  titles  of  my  Lord, 
And  borrow  all  the  names 
Of  honour  from  his  word  : 
Nature  and  art  Can  ne'er  supply 
Sufficient  forms  Of  majesty. 

2  In  Jesus  we  behold 

His  Father's  glorious  face, 

Shining  for  ever  bright 

With  mild  and  lovelv  rays  : 
Th'  eternal  God's" Eternal  Son 
Inherits  and  Partakes  the  throne.] 

3  The  sovereign  King  of  kings, 
The  Lord  of  lords  most  high, 
Writes  his  own  name  upon 
His  garment  and  his  thigh  : 

His  name  is  call'd  The  Word  of  God; 
He  rules  the  earth  With  iron  rod. 

4  Where  promises  and  grace 
Can  neither  melt  nor  move, 
The  angry  Lamb  resents 
The  injuries  of  his  love : 

Awakes  his  wrath  Without  delay, 
As  lions  roar  And  tear  the  prey." 
",  But  when  for  works  of  peace 
The  great  Redeemer  comes, 
What  gentle  characters, 
What  titles  lie  assumes! 
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Light  of  the  world,  And  life  of  men ; 

Nor  will  he  bear  Those  names  in  vain. 
d  Immense  compassion  reigns 
In  our  Immaiw.tVs  heart, 
When  he  descends  to  act 
\  Mediator's  part : 
He  is  a  friend  And  brother  too: 
Divinely  kind,  Divinely  true. 
"  At  length  the  Lord  the  Judge 
His  awful  throne  ascends, 
And  drives  the  rebels  far 
From  favourites  and  friends: 
Then  shall  the  saints  Completely  prove 
The  heights  and  depths  Of  all  his  love. 

OPQ  (Hymn  149.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

—  O  J,  T}ie  offices  of  Christ  from  severed  Scrip- 
tures. 

1  TOIN  all  the  names  of  love  and  power 
**    That  ever  men  or  angels  bore  ; 

All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 
Or  set  ImmanutPs  glory  forth. 

2  But  0  what  condescending  ways 

lie  takes  to  teach  his  heavenly  grace ! 
My  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  see 
What  forms  of  love  he  bears  for  me. 

3  [The  Angel  of  the  Covenant  stands 
With  his  commission  in  his  hands, 
Sent  from  Ins  Father's  milder  throne 
To  make  the  great  salvation  known.] 

4  [Great  Prophet,  let  me  bless  thy  name ; 
By  thee  the  joyful  tidings  came, 

Of  wrath  appeas'd,  of  sin  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdu'd,  and  peace  with  heaven.  | 
j  [My  bright  example,  and  my  guide, 
I  would  be  walking  near  thy  side  ; 
O  let  me  never  run  astray, 
Nor  follow  the  forbidden  way.] 

6  [I  love  my  Shepherd,  he  shall  keep 
My  wandering  soul  among  his  sheep : 
He  feeds  his  flock,  he  calls  their  names. 
And  in  his  bosom  bears  the  lambs.] 

7  [My  Surety  undertakes  rny  cause, 
Answering  his  Father's  broken  laws  ; 
Behold  my  soul  at  freedom  set ; 

Mv  Surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt.] 
203 


ITQ  OFFICES 

S  {.Testis  my  great.  High  Priest  has  died, 
I  seek  no  sacrifice  beside:; 
His  blood  did  once  Cor  all  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne.] 

9  [My  Mvocate  appears  on  hi^h, 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by  ; 
Not  all  that  earth  or  hell  can  say 
Shall  turn  my  Father's  heart  away. J 

10  [My  Lord,  my  Conqutror,  and  my  King1 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword  1  sing ; 
Thine  is  the  victory,  and  I  sit 

A  joyful  subject  at  thy  feet.] 

1 1  [Aspire,  my  soul,  to  glorious  deeds, 
The  Captain  of  Salvation  leads  ; 
March  on,  nor  fear  to  win  the  day, 
Though  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  way.] 

12  Should  death,  and  hell,  and  powers  unknown. 
Put  all  their  forms  of  mischief  on, 

I  shall  be  safe ;  for  Christ  displays 
Salvation  in  more  sovereign  ways. 

07H   (Hvmn  150.  B.  1.  as  the  148th  Psalm.) 
^  '  u*  The  same. 

1  TOIN  all  the  glorious  names 

*J    Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 

That  ever  mortals  knew 

That  angels  ever  bore : 
All  are  too  mean  To  speak  his  worth, 
Too  mean  to  set  My  Saviour  forth. 

2  But  O  what  gentle  terms, 
What  condescending  ways 
Doth  our  Redeemer  use 

To  teach  his  heavenly  grace  ! 
Mine  eyes  with  joy  And  wonder  see 
What  forms  of  love  He  bears  for  me. 

3  [Array'd  in  mortal  flesh 
He  like  an  angel  stands, 
And  holds  the  promises 
And  pardons  in  his  hands  : 

Commission'd  from  His  Father's  throne 
To  make  his  grace  To  mortals  known.] 

4  [ Great  prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name : 

By  thee~the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came ; 
The  joyful  news  Of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hellsubdu'd,  And  peace  with  heaven.] 
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5  [Be  thou  my  counsellor, 
My  pattern"  and  my  guide  ; 
And  through  this  desert  land 
Still  keep  me  near  thy  side  : 

O  let  my  feet  Ne'er  run  astray, 

Nor  rove,  nor  seek  The  crooked  way.] 

6  [I  love  my  Shepherd1  s  voice, 
His  watchful  eyes  shall  keep 
My  wandering:  soul  among 
The  thousands  of  his  sheep  : 

He  feeds  his  flock,  He  calls  their  names. 

His  bosom  bears  The  tender  lambs.] 
[To  this  dear  Surety's  hand 
Will  I  commit  my  cause ; 
He  answers  and  fulfils 
His  Father's  broken  laws : 

Behold  my  soul  At  freedom  set ! 

My  Surety  paid  The  dreadful  debt.'] 

8  [Jesus  mv  great  High  Priest 
Offer'd  his  blood  and  died ; 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 
No  sacrifice  beside  : 

His  powerful  blood  Did  once  atone  . 
And  now  it  pleads  Before  the  throne.  1 

9  [My  Advocate  appears 
For  my  defence  on  high, 
The  Father  bows  his  ear, 
And  lays  his  thunder  by  : 

Not  all  that  hell  Or  sin  can  say 
Shall  turn  his  heart,  His  love  away.] 

10  [My  dear  Almighty  Lord, 
My  Conqueror  and  ray  King, 
Thy  sceptre,  and  thy  sword, 
Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing : 

Thine- is  the  power ;  Behold  I  sit 
In  willing  bonds  Before  thy  feet.] 

11  [Now  let  my  soul  arise, 
And  tread  the  tempter  down  ; 
My  Captain  leads  me  forth 
To  conquest  and  a  crown. 

A  feeble  saint  Shall  win  the  day, 
Though  death  and  hell  Obstruct  the  way.; 

12  Should  all  the  hosts  of  death, 
And  powers  of  hell  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 
Of  rage  and  mischief  on  ; 

I  shall  be  safe,  For  Christ  displays 
Superior  power,  And  guardian  grace 
205  IS 


271,  273  ADDRESSES 

ADDRESSES  TO  CHRIST. 

971  (Hymn  68.  B.  1  C.  M.) 

—  •  l  •  Christ  Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God  worshipped 

by  ail  the  Creation,  Uev.  v.  11 — 13. 
1  POME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
^  With  angels  round  tne  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 
■i  '  Worthv  the  Lamb  that  died,'  they  crv, 
'To  be  exalted  thus  ;' 
'Worthy  tne  Lamb,'  our  lips  reply, 
1  For  lie  was  slain  for  us.' 
5  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honour  ami  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 

And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 
b  The  whole  citation  join  in  one 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 

And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

A0n  (Hymn  63.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

-^  •  —     Christ^  Humiliation  and  Exaltation. 
Rev.  v.  12. 

1  "ll^IIAT  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 

"    To  thee,  0  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain, 

The  Prince  of  Peace  thatgroan'd  and  died, 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 
At  his  Almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Power  and  dominion  are  his  due, 
Who  stood  condeinn'd  at  Pilate's  bar: 
Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 

Though  he  was  charged  with  madness  here. 

ches  are  his  native  right, 
Yet  he  sustain'd  amazing  loss  : 
To  him  ascribe  eternal  might, 
Who  Left  ins  weakness  on  the  cross. 

5  Honour  immortal  must  be  paid, 
Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  : 

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10  CHRIST.  273,  2PI 

While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  t 

-  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 
\\  i.D  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men: 

-  -omul  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say,  Amen. 

97«  (Hymn  1.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

•**  **•    A  at  w  Song  tu  the  Lamb  thai  was 

Rev.  v.  6.  S,  9,  10.  12. 
1    TJEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb 
-*-*  Amidst  his  father's  throne : 
Prepare  new  honours  for  his  name, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 
I  Let  elders  worship  at  his  fee-, 
church  adore  around, 
With  vials  full  of  odours  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Those  are  the  prayers  of  the  saints, 

And  these  the  hymns  they  raise  : 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints, 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 

4  [Eternal  Father,  who  shall  look 

Inio  thy  secret  wiil  ? 
Who  buf  the  Son  should  take  that  booh 
And  open  every  seal  .• 

5  He  shall  fulfil  thy  great  decrees, 

The  Son  deserves  it  well ; 
Lo,  in  his  hand  the  sovereign  keys 
Of  heaven,  and  death,  and  hell !] 

6  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 

Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy  remain 
For  cver'on  thy  head. 

7  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood. 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 
S  The  worlds  of  nature  and  of  grace 

Are  put  beneath  thy  power : 
Then  shorten  these  delaying  days, 

And  bring  the  promised  hour. 

OT  i  (Hymn 25.  B.  I.  L.  M.J 

-  '  i#    .2  Vision  of  the  Lamb,  Rev.  v.  6—9. 
i     A  LL  mortal  vanitie?,  begone, 
■**■  Nor  tempt  my  eves,  nor  tire  fey  ears 
207  "    * 


05  D  ADDRESSES 

Behold  amidst  th'  eternal  throne 
A  vision  of  the  Lamb  appears. 

2  [Glory  his  fleecy  robe  adorns, 
Mark'd  with  the  bloody  deatli  he  bore  ; 
Seven  are  his  eyes,  and  seven  his  horns, 
To  speak  his  wisdom  and  his  power. 

3  Lo,  he  receives  a  sealed  book 
From  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne  : 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  prevails  to  look 

On  dark  decrees,  and  things  unknown.] 

4  All  the  assembling  saints  around 
Fall  worshipping  before  the  Lamb, 
And  in  new  songs  of  gospel-sound 
Address  their  honours  to  his  name. 

5  [The  joy,  the  shout,  the  harmony 
Flies  o'er  the  everlasting  hills, 

*  Worthy  art  thou  alone,'  they  cry, 

*  To  read  the  book,  to  loose  the  seals.'] 

6  Our  voices  join  the  heavenly  strain, 
And  with  transporting  pleasure  sing, 

1  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
c  To  be  our  teacher  and  our  king  !' 

7  His  words  of  prophecy  reveal 
Eternal  counsels,  deep  designs  ; 
His  grace  and  vengeance  shall  fulfil 
The  peaceful  and  the  dreadful  lines. 

8  Thou  hast  rcdeem'd  our  souls  from  hell 
With  thine  invaluable  blood  ; 

And  wretches  that  did  once  rebel 
Are  now  made  favourites  of  their  God. 

9  Worthy  for  ever  is  the  Lord, 
That  died  for  treasons  not  his  own, 
By  every  tongue  to  be  ador'd, 
And  dwell  upon  his  father's  throne. 

07  n  (Hvmn  49.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

^  •  •*•     The  Works  of  JMoses  and  the  Lamb, 
Rev.  xv.  3. 

1  TTOW  strong  thine  arm  is,  mighty  God, 
-"-  Who  would  not  fear  thy  name  ? 
Jesus,  how  sweet  thy  graces  are ! 

Who  would  not  love  the  Lamb  ? 

2  He  has  done  more  than  Moses  did, 

Our  Prophet  and  our  King; 
From  bonds  of  hell  he  freed  our  souls, 
And  taught  our  lips  to  sins. 
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ro   CHRIST. 

*>  In  tne  Red  Sea  by  Moses'  hand 
Th'  Egyptian  host  ::',] ; 

But  his  own  blood  hides 
And  guilt  no  more  is  found. 

1  When  through  the  desert  | 
With  manna  they  were  ; 
Our  Lord  invites  us  to  his  A  - 
And  calls  it  living  bread. 
■  Moses  beheld  the  promis'd  land. 
Yet  never  reach'd  the  place  : 
But  Christ  shall  bring  his  folio*     a 
To  see  his  I 
6  Then  shall  our  love  and  joy  be  full, 
And  feel  a  warmer  flame, 
And  sweeter  voice-,  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

t)~.,  (Hymn*!.  B.C.  I 

-'°-.iSo/i.  God  the  Red 

I   T  ET  the  old  heathens  tur.c 
■-^  Of  great  Diana  and  of  Jove: 
But  the  sweet  theme  that  moves  my  | 
Is  my  Redeemer  and  his  love. 
acends  and 
-   \e  my  s-oul  from  gaping  hell  : 
How  the  black  gulf  where  Satan  lies 
Vawn'd  to  receive  me  when  I  fell ! 

3  How  justice  frown'd  and  vengeance  stood 
To  drive  me  down  to  endless  pain  ! 
J^ut  the  great  Son  propos'd  hi*  blood, 
And  heavenly  wrath  grew  mild  ag  i 
I  Infinite  Lover,  gracious  Lord, 

ee  be  endtess  honours  iiven  : 

II  be  adorYi, 
Round  the  wide  earth,  and  wider  heaven. 

(Hymn  79.  B.  2.   C.  I 
—  '  '  •         Praise  to  tJie  Redeemer. 

1  pLUNG'D  in  a  golf  of  dark  despair 
■     We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  One  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 

Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eves,  the  Prince  of  Grace 

Beheld  oi  .  •  u-f. 

He  saw,  and  M>  auiazinglovi 
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278  ADDRESSES  TO    CHRIST. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  leats  above 
With  joyful  haste  t» 
Enter'd  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  anions;  the  dead. 
1  He  spoil'd  the  powers  of  darkness  tins, 
And  brake  our  iron  chains  ; 
Jesus  has  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 

0  [In  vain  the  baffled  prince  of  hell 

His  cursed  projects 
We  that  were  dooui'd  his  endless  ill 

Are  rais'd  above  the  skies.] 
3  O  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 

The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 
[Yes,  we  will  praise  thee,  dearest  Lord, 

Our  souls  are  all  on  flame, 
Hosanna  round  the  spacious  earth 

To  thine  adored  name. 
8  Angels,  assi-t  our  mighty  joys, 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes 

His  love  can  ne'er  be  told.] 

0^o  (Hvmn5.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

~  /  O.         hanging  to  praise  Christ  better. 

1  T  ORD,  when  my  thoughts  with  wonder  rojl 
-■^  O'er  the  sharp  sorrows  of  thy  soul, 

And  read  my  Maker's  broken  laws 
Repair'd  and  honour'd  by  thy  cross  ; 
■2  When  I  behold  death,  hell  and  sin, 
Vanquish'd  by  that  dear  blood  of  thine, 
And  see  the  man  that  groan' d  and  died 
Sit  glorious  by  his  Father's  side  ; 

3  My  passions  rise  and  soar  above, 

I'm  wing'd  with  faith,  and  fir'd  with  love  ; 
Fain  would  I  reach  eternal  things, 
And  learn  the  notes  that  Gabriel  sin^s. 

4  But  my  heart  fails,  my  tongue  complains. 
For  want  of  their  immortal  strains  ; 
And  in  such  humble  notes  as  these 
Must  fall  below  thy  victories. 

5  Well,  the  kind  minute  must  appear 
When  we  shall  leave  these  bodies  here, 
These  clogs  of  clay,  and  mount  on  high 
To  join  the  songs  above  the  sky. 

210 


FAITH.  279,  280 

IXFLUEXCES  .VXD  GRACES  OF  THE 
SPIRIT.* 

97Q  (Hymn  144.  B.  2.  L.M.) 

*■  '  J 'The  Effusion  of  the  Spirit;  or,  the  Sxcccess 
of  the  Gospel. 

1  fJREAT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
*~*  When  the  divine  disciples  met ; 
Whilst  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came, 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

2  What  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave ! 
And  power  to  kill,  and  power  to  save  ! 
FurnishM  their  tongues  with  wond'rous  words 
Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  and  swords. 

3  Thus  arm'd,  he  sent  the  champions  forth 
From  east  to  west,  from  south  to  north ; 
'Go,  and  assert  your  Saviour's  cause, 

1  Go,  spread  the  mystery  of  his  cross.' 
1  These  weapons  of  the  holy  war, 

Of  what  almighty  force  they  are 

To  make  our  stubborn  passions  bow, 

And  lay  the  proudest  rebel  low ! 
*»  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 

Are  by  these  heavenly  arms  subdu'd ; 

While  Satan  rages  at  his  loss, 

And  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  cross. 
6  Great  King- of  grace,  my  heart  subdue, 

I  would  be  led  m  triumph  too, 

A  willing-  captive  to  my  Lord, 

And  sing  the  victories  of  Ins  word. 

FAITH. 

980  (Hymn  140.  B.  1.  CM.) 

-iOU.  ji  nving  an(i  a  dea(i  Faith;  collected  frojn 
several  Scriptures. 

1  TVflSTAKEN  souls !  that  dream  of  heaven, 
■**■*■  And  make  their  empty  boast 

Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead, 

None  but  a  living;  power  unites 

To  Christ  the  living  head. 

*  The  Christian  Graces  and  Tempers  are  placed 
alphabetically,  for  the  sake  of  finding  them  at  once, 
by  looking  at  the  head  of  the  page, 
211 


-281.  282  faith. 

3  Tib  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart, 

'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love, 

That  bids  all  sinful  joys  d<  part, 

And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  'Tis  faith  that  co  th  and  hell 

By  a  wer; 

Thi^  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

5  [Faith  must  obey  her  Father's  will 

-  trust  his  grace  ; 
A  pardoning  God  is  jealous  stiil 
For  his  own  holiness. 

6  When  from  the  curse  he  sets  us  free. 

He  makes  our  natures  clean, 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 
T  His  Spirit  purifies  our  frame, 
And  seals  our  peace  with  God  ; 
Jesus,  and  his  salvation,  came 
By  water  and  by  blood.] 

opi    ^    (Hymn  112.  B.  1.  C.  M.x 

— 01  •  The  Brazen  Serpent :  cr,  looking  to  Jesus, 

John  iii.  M— 16. 
1  ^0  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise 
k-^  The  brazen  serpent  ragh, 
The  wounded  felt  immediate  case, 
The  camp  forbore  to  die. 
^  '  Look  upward  in  the  dying  hoar, 
1  And  live,'  the  pr< 
But  Christ  performs  a  nobler  cure 
"When  Faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 

3  High  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 

fiigh  in  the  heavens  lie  reikis  : 
Here  sinners  by  th'  old  serpent  stung 
Look,  and  forget  their  pains. 

4  When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up, 

A  dying  world  revives, 
The  Jew  beholds  the  glorious  hope, 
Th'  expiring-  Gentile  lives. 

909  (Hvmnl42.  E.  2.  S.  M.) 

Zo*..       Faith  in  Christ  our  Sacrifice. 
1       7Vr  OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts  " 
-*-*    On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  jiive  the  guilty  conscience  pc 
ish  away  the  stain. 


faith.  283, 284 

2  But  Christ  the  heavenly  Lamb 
Takes  all  our  was  away  ; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
And  richer  blood  than  ihey. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  taine, 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand 

And  there  confess  my  sin. 
\      My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 

And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 
8      Believing  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 

And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

9no         (Hymn  100.  B.  1.  L.  ML) 

400.  Believe  and  be  saved,  John  iii.  16—18. 

1  WJOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 

-^    Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear ; 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 
He  lov'd  the  race  of  man  so  well, 
He  sent  hb  Son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinner?,  believe  the  Saviour's  word, 
Trust  in  his  nighty  name  and  live  ; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

4  But  vengeance  and  damnation  lies 
On  rebels  who  refuse  the  grace ; 
Who  God's  eternal  Son  despise 
The  hottest  hell  shall  be  their  place. 

Oo|       (Hvmn35.  B.  1.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 
-0i'  Faith  the  Way  to  Salvation,  Rom.  i.  16. 
Eph.  ii.  8,  9. 

1  "jyrOT  by  the  laws  of  innocence 

■*-^    Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heaven  ; 
New  works  can  give  us  no  pretence 
To  have  our  ancient  sins  forgiven. 

2  Not  'he  best  deeds  thai  we  have  done 
Can  make  a  wounded  conscience  whole ; 
Faith  is  the  grace,  and  faith  alone, 
That  flies  to  Christ  and  saves  the  soul. 

213 


085—287  faiiii. 

3  Lord,  I  believe  thy  heavenly  word. 
Fain  would  I  have  my  soul  renew'd  ; 
I  mourn  lor  sin,  and  trust  the  Lord 
To  have  it  pardon'd  and  subdu'd. 

4  O  may  thy  grace  its  power  display, 
Let  guilt  and  death  no  longer  reign  ; 
Save  me  in  thine  appointed  way, 
Nor  let  my  humble  faith  be  vain. 

90-  (Hymn  125.  B.2.  L.  M.) 

^dOu,     Faith  and  Repentance ?;   Unbelief  and 
Impatience. 

1  T  IFE  and  immortal  joys  are  given 

-*-^  To  souls  that  mourn  the  sins  they've  done. 
Children  of  wrath  made  heirs  of  heaven 
By  faith  in  God's  eternal  Son. 

2  Wo  to  the  wretch  that  never  felt 
The  inward  pangs  of  pious  grief. 
But  adds  to  all  his  crying  guilt 
The  stubborn  sin  of  unbelief. 

3  The  law  condemns  the  rebel  dead, 
Under  the  wrath  of  God  he  lies, 
He  seals  the  curse  on  his  own  head, 
And  with  a  double  vengeance  dies. 

f>«ft  (Hvmn  120.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

^°°'Faith  of  Things  unseen,  Heb.  xi.  1.3.  8. 10.. 

1  "I^AITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 
-*-     Of  things  beyond  our  sight, 

Breaks  through  the  clouds  of  flash  and  sense, 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 

2  It  Bets  times  past  in  present  view, 

Brings  distant  prospects  home, 
Of  tilings  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  we  know  the  worlds  were  made 

By  God's  almighty  word  ; 
Abra'm,  to  unknown  countries  led, 
By  faith  cbey'd  the  Lord. 

4  He  sought  a  city  fair  and  high, 

Built  by  th'  eternal  hands; 
And  faith  assures  as,  though  we  die, 
That  heavenly  building  stands. 

r>p7         (Hvmnl29.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 
-°  '  '     We  walk  &•/  Faith,  not  by  Sight. 
\  ,rPIS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

-*-    We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night  . 

214 


rrifc  288. -28H 

Till  we  arrive  at  heaven  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  Tiie  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies, 
She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear  ; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 
While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray', 
Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  till  the  way. 

A  So  Abra'm  by  divine  command 
Lett  his  own  :;ou>e  to  walk  with  God ; 
His  filth  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 
And  fn'd  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

000  (Hymn  162.  B.  2.  CM.) 
~°°'MeJiiatwn  of  Heaven  ;  or,  the  Joy  of  Faith, 

1  j\fV  thoughts  surmount  these  lower  skies, 
**■*■  And  look  within  the  veil ; 

There  springs  of  endless  pleasure  rise, 

The  waters  never  fail. 
-?  There  I  behold  with  sweet  delight 

The  blessed  Three  in  One  ; 
And  strong  affections  fix  my  sight 

On  God's  incarnate  Son." 

3  His  promise  stands  for  ever  firm, 

His  jrace  snail  ne?er  depart ; 
He  binds  my  name  upon  his  arm, 
And  seals  it  on  his  heart. 

4  Light  are  the  pains  that  nature  brings, 

How  short  our  sorrows  are, 
When  with  eternal  future  things 
The  present  we  compare  ! 

5  1  would  not  be  a  stranger  still 

To  that  celestial  place, 
Where  I  for  ever  hope  to  dwell 
Near  my  Redeemer's  face. 

0qo  (Hvmnl4.  B.  I.  L.  M.) 

-OJ*     The  triumph  of  Faith;   or,  Christ's  un- 
changeable love,  Rom.  viii.  33,  &c. 
1  TFHO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn? 

**    'Tis  God  that  justifies  their  souls, 

And  mercy  like  a  mighty  stream 

O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 
•2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell? 

'Tis  Christ  that  suffered  in  their  stead, 


290  FEAR  AND 

And  the  salvation  to  fulfil, 
Behold  him  rising  from  the  dead. 

3  He  lives,  he  lives;  and  sits  above, 
For  ever  interceding  there : 

Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love  ? 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair? 

4  Shall  persecution,  or  distress, 
Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness  ? 

He  that  hath  lov'd  us  bears  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too. 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  power, 
It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour  ; 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope, 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  sucli  a  prop. 

6  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 
Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below, 
Shall  cause  his  mercv  to  remove, 

Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ  our  love. 

FEAR  AND  HOPE. 
oqp.        (Psalm  119.  13th  Part.  C.  M.) 
£y\j.  ji0iy  pear>  and  Tenderness  of  Conscience 
Ver.  10. 

WITH  my  whole  heart  I've  sought  thy  face. 
O  let  me  never  stray 
From  thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace, 
Nor  tread  the  sinner's  way. 
Ver.  11. 
Thy  word  I've  hid  within  my  heart 

To  keep  my  conscience  clean, 
And  be  an  everlasting  guard 
From  every  rising  sin. 

Ver.  63.  53.  158. 
I'm  a  companion  of  the  saints 

Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord ; 
My  sorrows  rise,  my  nature  faints, 
When  men  transgress  thy  word. 
Ver.  161.  163. 
While  sinners  do  thv  gospel  wrong, 

My  spirit  stands  in  awe  ; 
My  soul  abhors  a  lying  tongue, 
But  loves  thy  righteous  law. 
Ver.  161.  120. 
My  heart  with  sacred  reverence  hears 

The  threat'nings  of  thv  word  : 
My  flesh  with  holy  trembling  fears 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord. 
216 


hope.  291.  sgi 

Ver.  166.  174. 
Mv  God,  I  In  i  wait 

For  thy  salvation  still ; 
While  thy  whole  law  is  my  delight, 
And  I  obey  thy  will. 

0QI  (Psalm  42.  1—5.  1st  Part.  C.  If.) 

—  *  *•     Desertion  and  Hope  ;  or,  Complaint  oj 
Abs face  from  Public  W 

1  TI^ITH  earnest  ioncdnzs  of  the  mind, 

**    My  God,  10  thee  I  look  ; 

So  pants  the  limited  hart  to  find 

And  taste  the  cooling  brook. 

2  W  nen  shall  I  see  thy  courts  of  grace, 

And  meet  my  God  again  ? 
So  long  an  absence  from  thy  face 
My  heart  endures  with  pain. 
S  Temptations  vex  my  weary  soul, 
And  tears  are  my  repast ; 
The  foe  insults  without  control, 
1  And  where's  your  God  at  last?' 

4  'Tis  with  a  mournful  pleasure  now 

I  think  on  ancient 
Then  did  numbers  go, 

And  ail  our  work  was  praise. 

5  But  why,  my  soul,  sunk  down  so  far 

Beneath  this  heavy  load  ? 
Why  do  my  thoughts  indulge  despair, 
And  sin  against  my  God  ? 

6  Hope  id  the  Lord,  whose  mighty  hand 

Can  all  thj  woes  remove  ; 
For  I  shall  yet  before  him  stand, 
And  sing  restoring  love. 

,)09  (Psalm  42.  6—11.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 

«.J_.  Melancholy  Thoughts  reproved ;  or,  Hope 
in  Afflictions. 

I    ^\TV  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord, 

^"-*  But  I  will  call  thy  name  to  mind, 
And  times  of  past  distress  record, 
When  I  have  found  my  God  was  kind. 
I  Huae  troubles,  with  tumultuous  noise, 
Swell  like  a  sea,  and  round  me  spread  ; 
Thy  water-spouts  drown  all  my  joys, 
And  rising  waves  roll  o'er  my  head. 

3  Yet  will  the  Lord  command  his  love, 
When  I  address  his  throne  bv  day, 

217  19 


293  FEAR  AND 

Nor  in  the  night  his  gTace  remove  ; 

The  night  shall  hear  me  nng  and  pray. 
4  I'll  cast  myself  before  his  feet, 

And  sav,  *  My  God,  my  heavenly  rock, 
Why  doth  thy  love  so  long  forget 

'The  soul  that  groans  beneath  thy  stroke  V 
h  I'll  chide  my  heart  that  sinks  so  low, 

Why  should  my  soul  indulge  her  gTief  ? 

Hope  in  the  Lord,  and  praise  him  too, 

He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 
6  Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still, 

Thy  words  shall  my  best  thoughts  employ, 

And  lead  me  to  thine  heavenly  hill, 

My  God,  my  most  exceeding  joy. 

OQQ  (Psalm  77.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

+.VO.  Melancholy  assaulting,  and  Hope prevai. 
in-. 

1  ^PO  God  I  cried  with  mournful  voice, 
-■-    I  sought  his  gracious  ear, 

In  the  sad  day  when  troubles  rose, 
And  fill'd  the  night  with  fear. 

2  Sad  were  my  days,  and  dark  my  nights. 

My  soid  refus'd  relief; 
I  thought  on  God  the  just  and  wise, 
But  thoughts  increased  my  grief. 

3  Still  I  complain'd,  and  still  opprest, 

My  heart  began  to  break ; 
My  God,  thy  wrath  forbade  my  rest 
And  kept  my  eyes  awake. 

4  My  overwhelming  sorrows  grew 

Till  I  could  speak  no  more  ; 
Then  I  within  myself  withdrew, 
And  call'd  thy  judgments  o'er. 

5  I  call'd  back  years  and  ancient  times, 

When  I  beheld  thy  face  ; 
My  spirit  search'd  for  secret  crimes 
That  might  withhold  thy  grace.  I  , 

6  I  call'd  thy  mercies  to  my  mind ; 

Which  I  enjoy'd  before  ; 
And  will  the  Lord  no  more  be  kind  ? 
His  face  appear  no  more  ? 

7  Will  he  for  ever  cast  me  off? 

His  promise  ever  fail  ? 
Has  lie  forgot  his  tender  love  ? 
Shall  anger  still  prevail  ? 
218 


hope.  294 

S  But  I  forbid  this  hopeless  thought, 
This  dark  despairing  frame, 
jRemcmb'ring  what  thy  hand  hath  wrought ; 
Thy  hand  Ts  still  the  same. 
9  I'll  think  again  of  all  thy  ways, 
And  talk  thy  wonders  o'er  ; 
Thy  wonders  of  recovering  grace, 
When  flesh  could  hope  no  more. 
10  Grace  dwells  with  justice  on  the  throne; 
And  men  that  love  thy  word 
Have  in  thy  sanctuary  known 
The  counsels  of  the  Lord. 

OCH  (Psalm  3.  C.  M.) 

—  J-i.  Doubts  and  Fears  supprest ;  or,  God  our 
Defence  from  Sin  and  Satan. 

1  TtyfY  God,  how  many  arc  my  fears ! 
-*-*-*-  How  fast  my  foes  increase  ! 
Conspiring;  my  eternal  death, 

They  break  my  present  peace. 

2  The  lying  tempter  would  persuade 

There's  no  relief  in  heaven  ; 
And  all  my  swelling  sins  appear 
Too  big  to  be  forgiven. 

3  But  thou,  my  glory  and  my  strength, 

Shalt  on  the  tempter  tread, 
Shalt  silence  all  my  threatening  guilt, 
And  raise  my  drooping  head. 

4  [I  cried,  and  from  his  holy  hill 

He  bow'd  a  listening  ear ; 
I  call'd  my  Father,  and  my  God, 
And  he  subdu'd  my  fear. 

5  He  shed  soft  slumbers  on  mine  eyes, 

In  spite  of  all  my  foes  ; 
I  'woke,  and  wondcr'd  at  the  grace 
That  guarded  my  repose.] 

6  What  though  the  hosts  of  death  and  hell 

All  arm'd  against  me  stood, 
Terrors  no  more  shall  shake  my  soul, 
My  refuge  is  my  God. 
T  Arise,  O  Lord,  fulfil  thy  grace, 
While  1  thy  glory  sing  : 
My  God  has  broke  the  serpent's  teeth, 
And  death  has  lost  his  sting. 
S  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs, 
His  arm  aione  can  save : 
219 


295,  296  HUMILITY. 

Blessings  attend  thy  people  here, 
Ami  reach  beyond  tiie  iirave. 

9qr  (Hymn  31.  B.  1.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 

*-^^*    «Ao>ze  excluded  from  Hope,  Rom.  i.  16. 
1  Cor.  i.  24. 

JESUS,  thy  blessings  are  not  few, 
Nor  is  thy  gospel  weak  ; 
Thy  grace  can  melt  the  stubborn  Jew, 
And  bow  th'  aspiring  Greek. 

2  Wide  astiie  reach  of  Satan's  rage 

Doth  thy  salvation  flow; 
'Tis  not  contm'd  to  sex  or  age, 
The  lofty  or  the  low. 

3  While  grace  is  offer' d  to  the  prince, 

The  poor  may  take  their  share  ; 
No  mortal  has  a  just  pretence 
To  perish  in  despair. 

4  Be  wise,  ye  men  of  strength  and  wit, 

Nor  boa^t  your  native  powers ; 
But  to  his  sovereign  grace  submit, 
And  glory  shall  be  yours. 

5  Come,  all  ye  vilest  sinners  come, 

He'll  form  your  souls  anew : 
His  gospel  and  his  heart  have  room 
For  rebels  such  as  you. 

6  His  doctrine  is  almighty  love ; 

There's  virtue  in  his  name 
To  turn  the  raven  to  a  dove, 
The  lion  to  a  lamb. 

HUMILITY. 

cyQr?  (Hymn  131.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

~t70.         77je  'Pharisee  and  the  Publican. 

Luke  xviii.  10,  &c. 
1  TJEHOLD  how  sinners  disagree, 

**  The  Publican  and  Pharisee  ! 

One  doth  his  righteousness  proclaim, 

The  other  owns  his  guilt  and  shame. 
%  This  man  at  humble  distance  stands, 

And  cries  for  grace  with  lifted  hands  ; 

That  boldly  rises  near  the  throne, 

And  talks  of  duties  he  has  done. 
3  The  Lord  their  different  language  know- 

And  different  answers  he  bestows  : 

The  humble  sOul  with  grace  he  crowns. 

Whilst  on  the  proud  his  antrer  frowns 
220 


joy.  29T — 299 

4  Dear  Father,  let  me  never  be 
Join'd  with  the  boastinc:  Pharisee  ; 
I  have  no  merits  of  my  own. 
But  plead  the  suf.<  Son. 

0q-  (Psalm  131.  C.  M.) 

—  • -  '  •  Humility  and  St 

1  ¥S  there  ambition  in  my  heart  ? 
■■■  Search,  gracious  God.  and  see  ; 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part  ? 

Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 

2  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  still. 

And  all  my  carriage  mild, 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will. 

And  quiet  as  a  child. 
>  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind 

Shall  have  a  lars-e  reward  : 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resign'd, 

And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

JOY  J&JfB  REJOICIXG. 
OQO  (P>-  I?-  30,  31.  34,  35.  46,  fee,  3d  Pt.  L.  M. 

—  JO.     Rejoicing  in  God:  or,  Salvation  and 

Triumph. 

1     JUST  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word, 
*J    Great  rock  of  my  secure  abode  ; 
Who  is  a  God  beside  the  Lord  ? 
Or  whore's  a  refuge  like  our  God  I 

1  'Tis  he  that  girds  me  with  his  might, 
Gives  me  his  holy  sword  to  wield  j 
And  while  with  sin  and  hell  I  fiirht, 
Spreads  Ms  salvation  for  my  shield. 

3  He  lives  (and  blessed  be  my  rock!) 
The  God  of  my  salvation  lives. 
The  dark  designs  of  hell  are  broke  ; 
Sweet  is  the  peace  my  Father  gives. 

4  Before  the  scoffers  of  the  age 

I  will  exalt  my  Father's  name, 

Nor  tremble  at  their  mighty  rage, 

Bu*  meet  reproach,  and  bear  the  shame. 

5  To  David  and  his  royal  seed 
Thy  grace  for  ever  shall  extend  j 
Thy  love  to  saints  in  Christ  their  head 
Knows  not  a  limit,  nor  an  end. 

OQQ  (HvmnoT.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

-'-'"'     The  Pleasures  of  a  ^ocd  Conscience. 
1   T  ORD.  how  secure  and  bless'd  are  they 
■"  Who  feel  the  ioys  of  pardon'd  sin  ! 


300,  301  jov. 

Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sea, 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within. 

2  The  day  glides  sweetly  o'er  their  heads, 
Made  up  of  innocence  and  love  ; 

And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

3  [Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come  on, 
But  fly  not  half  so  fast  away  ; 

Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  th'  heavenly  hills, 
Where  groves  of  living  pleasure  grow ! 
And  longing  hopes  and  cheerful  smiles 
Sit  undisturb'd  upon  their  brow.] 

5  They  scorn  to  seek  our  golden  toys, 
But  spend  the  day  and  share  the  night 
In  numbering  o'er  the  richer  joys 
That  heaven  prepares  for  their  delight: 

6  While  wretched  we,  like  worms  and  molcs; 
Lie  grovelling  in  the  dust  below: 
Almighty  grace,  renew  our  souls, 

And  we'll  aspire  to  glory  too. 

lOO  (Hymn  73.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

OUU.     Doubts  scattered;  or,  spiritualJoy 

restored. 
.1  TTENCE  from  my  soul,  sad  thoughts  be  gone 
-"-  And  leave  me  to  my  joys, 
My  tongue  shall  triumph  in  my  God, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 

2  Darkness  and  doubts  had  veil'd  my  mind. 

And  drown'd  my  head  in  tears, 
Till  sovereign  grace  with  shining  rays 
Dispell'd  my  gloomy  fears. 

3  O  what  immortal  joys  I  felt, 

And  raptures  all  divine, 
When  Jesus  told  me,  I  was  his, 
And  my  Beloved  mine. 

4  In  vain  the  tempter  frights  my  soul, 

And  breaks  my  peace  in  vain, 
One  glimpse,  dear  Saviour,  of  thy  face 
Revives  my  joys  again. 

<*(\-t  (Hymn  59.  B.  2.  CM.) 

0\J 1 .  Paradise  on  Earth. 

>  (^LORY  to  God  that  walks  the  sky. 
"  And  send«  his  blessings  through. 
522 


JOY. 

That  tells  his  saints  of  joys  on  high, 
And  gives  a  ta^te  below. 

2  [Glory  to  God  that  stoops  his  throne 

That  dust  and  worms  may  see  't, 
And  brings  a  glimpse  of  glory  down 
Around  his  sacred  fcet. 

3  When  Christ,  with  all  his  graces  crown'tl 

Sheds  his  kind  beams  abroad, 
'Tis  a  young  heaven  on  earthly  ground, 
And  glory  in  the  bud. 
1  A  blooming  Paradise  of  joy 
In  this  wild  desert  springs; 
And  every  sense  I  straight  employ 
On  sweet  celestial  things. 

5  White  lilies  all  around  appear, 

And  each  his  glory  shows  ; 
The  rose  of  Snaron  blossoms  here, 

The  fairest  flower  that  blows. 
G  Cheerful  I  feast  on  heavenly  fruit, 

And  drink  the  pleasures  down, 
Pleasures  that  flow  hard  by  the  foot 

Of  the  eternal  throne.] 
1  But,  ah!  how  soon  my  joys  decay! 

How  soon  my  sins  arise, 
And  snatch  the  heavenly  scene  away 

From  tues£  lamenting  eyes  ! 

6  When  shall  the  time,  dear  Jesus,  when 

The  shining  day  appear, 
That  I  shall  leave  those  clouds  of  sin. 

And  cruilt  and  darkness  here  ! 
9  Up  to  the  fields  above  the  skies 

My  hasty  feel  would  go, 
There  everlasting  flowers  arise, 

And  joys  unwithering  grow. 

QH9  (Hymn  30.  B.  2.  S.  M.) 

oJZ.         Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth. 

1  [pOME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 

^  And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banish'd  from  the  place  ! 

Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasures  less.] 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 
That  never  knew  our  God, 


303  KNOWLEDGE. 

But  favourites  of  the  heavenly  King 

May  speak  their  joys  abroad, 
i       [The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

And  thunders  when  he  please, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 

And  manages  the  seas ; 

5  This  awful  God  is  ours, 
Our  Father  and  our  love, 

He  shall  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 
To  carry  us  above. 

6  There  we  shall  see  his  face, 
And  never,  never  sin  ; 

There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

7  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 
To  that  immortal  state, 

The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

8  [The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below, 

Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow.] 

9  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

10  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry ; 

We're  marching  throug'h  Immanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

KNOWLEDGE. 

^0r,  (Psalm 25.  ver.  12.  14.  10.  13.2dPt.  S.  M.] 
)Uo.  Divine  Instruction. 

1      TI^HERE  shall  the  man  be  found 
"     That  fears  t'  offend  his  God, 
That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  sound. 
And  trembles  at  the  rod  ? 

Z      The  Lord  shall  make  him  know 
The  secrets  of  his  heart, 
The  wonders  of  his  covenant  show, 
And  all  his  love  impart. 
3      The  dealings  of  his  hand 
Arc  truth  and  mercv  still 
224 


KNOWLEDGE.  304 

With  such  as  to  his  covenant  stand, 
And  love  to  do  his  will. 
\      Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  ease 
Before  their  Maker's  lace, 
Their  seed  shall  taste  the  promises 
In  their  extensive  grace. 

m±         (Psalm  119.  9th  Part.  CM.) 
•JU4.  Desire  of  Knowledge;  or,  the  Teaching* 
of  the  Spirit  with  the  Word. 
Ver.  64.  6S.  IS. 
rpHY  mercies  fill  the  earth,  0  Lord, 
-*-    How  good  thy  works  appear  ! 
Open  mine'eyes  to  read  thy  word, 
And  see  thy  wonders  there. 
Ver.  73.  125. 
My  heart  was  fashion'd  by  thy  hand, 

My  service  is  thy  due  :  ' 
O  make  thy  servant  understand 
The  duties  he  must  do. 
Ver.  19. 
Since  I'm  a  stranger  here  below, 

Let  net  thy  path  be  hid  ; 
But  mark  the  road  my  feet  should  gor 
And  be  my  constant  guide. 
Ver.  26. 
When  I  confess'd  my  wandering  ways, 

Thou  heard'st  my  soul  complain  ; 
Grant  me  the  teachings  of  thy  grace, 
Or  I  shall  stray  again. 
Ver.  33,  34. 
If  God  to  me  his  statutes  showr, 

And  heavenly  truth  impart, 
His  work  for  ever  I'll  pursue, 
His  law  shall  rule  my  heart. 
Ver.  50.  71. 
This  was  my  comfort  when  I  bore 

Variety  of  grief; 
It  made  "me  learn  thy  word  the  more, 
And  fly  to  that  relief. 
Ver.  51. 
[In  vain  the  proud  deride  me  now  ; 

I'll  ne'er  forget  thy  law, 
Nor  let  that  blessed  "gospel  go, 
Whence  all  mv  hopes  I  draw. 
Ver.  27.  171. 
When  I  have  learn'd  my  Father's  will, 
I'll  teach  the  world  his  ways  ; 
225 


305,  306  LIBERALITY. 

My  thankful  lips  inspir'd  with  zeal 
►Shall  loud  pronounce  his  praise.] 


LIBERALITY. 

rer.  16.21.26- 

\he  Poor ;  or,  J 

and  Deeds. 


on  5  (Psalm 37.  ver.  16.21.  26— 31.2dPt.C.  M.  j 
•W<J» Charity  to  the  Poor;  or.  Religion  in  WorcU 


1  YlfHY  do  the  wealthy  wicked  boast, 

*  *    And  grow  profanely  bold  ? 
The  meanest  portion  of  the  just 
Excels  the  sinner's  gold. 

2  The  wicked  borrows  of  his  friends, 

But  ne'er  designs  to  pay ; 

The  saint  is  merciful  and  lends, 

Nor  turns  the  poor  away. 

3  His  alms  with  liberal  heart  he  gives 

Amongst  the  sons  of  need  ; 
His  memory  to  long  ages  lives, 
And  blessed  is  his  seed. 

4  His  lips  abhor  to  talk  profane, 

To  slander  or  defraud  ; 
His  ready  tongue  declares  to  men 
What  he  has  learn'd  of  God. 

5  The  law  and  gospel  of  the  Lord 

Deep  in  his  heart  abide ; 
Led  by  the  Spirit  and  the  word, 
His  feet  shall  never  slide. 

6  When  sinners  fall,  the  righteous  stand, 

Preserv'd  from  every  snare  ; 
They  shall  possess  the  promis'd  land, 
And  dwell  for  ever  there. 

r>(\a       (Psalm  41.  ver.  1, 2, 3.  L.  M.) 
-*UU.    Charity  to  the  Poor;  or,  Pity  to  the 
Afflicted. 

1  13LEST  is  the  man  whose  bowels  move, 
■*-*  And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor, 
Whose  soul  by  sympathizing'  love, 
Feels  what  his  fellow-saints  endure. 

2  His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief 
More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do  ; 
He,  in  the  time  of  general  grief, 
Shall  find  the  Lord  has  bowels  too. 

3  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth, 
With  secret  blessings  on  his  head. 
When  drought,  and  pestilence,  and  dearth 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

226 


LIBERALITY.  307,  308 

4  Or,  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 
God  will  pronounce  his  <in>  forgiven, 
Will  save  him  with  a  healing  touch, 
Or  take  his  willing  soul  to  heaven. 

•ifl-'      (Psalm  112.  As  the  113th  Psalm.) 
JU  /  .     The  Blessings  of  the  liberal  Man. 
I  'TlHAT  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe 
■*■    Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law : 
His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd  ; 
His  house  the  seat  of  wealth  shall  be, 
An  inexhausted  treasury, 
And  with  successive  honours  crownM. 
1  His  liberal  favours  he  extends, 
To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends  ; 

A  generous  pity  fills  his  mind : 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs. 
He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs, 
And  thus  he's  just  to  all  mankind. 

3  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestow'd, 
His  glory's  future  harvest  sow'd ; 

Trie  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just- 
Like  a  green  root,  revives  and  bears 
A  train  of  blessings  for  his  heirs, 

When  dying  nature  sleeps  in  dust. 

4  Beset  with  threatening  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd  shall  he  maintainors  ground  ; 

His  conscience  holds  his  courage  up : 
The  soul  that's  fill'd  with  virtue's  light, 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night, 

And  sees  in  darkness  beams  of  hope. 
PAUSE. 
j  [111  tidings  never  can  surprise 
His  heart  that  fix'd  on  God  relies, 

Though  waves  and  tempests  roar  around; 
Safe  on  the  rock  he  sits,  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies, 

And  all  their  hope  and  glory  drown'd. 
6  The  wicked  shall  his  triumph  see, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony 

To  find  their  expectations  crost : 
They  and  their  envy,  pride  and  spite, 
Sink  down  to  everlasting  night, 

And  all  their  names  in  darkness  lost.] 

ono  (Psalm  112.  L.  M.) 

JVO.The  Blessings  of  the  Pious  and  Charitable. 
1  ^pHRICE  happy  man  who  fears  the  Lord, 
J-   Loves  his  commands,  and  trusts  his  word 
2-27 


309,  310  love. 

Honour  and  peace  his  days  attend, 
And  blessings  to  his  seed  descend. 

2  Compassion  dwells  upon  his  mind, 
To  works  of  mercy  still  inclin'd : 
He  lends  the  poor  some  present  aid, 
Or  gives  them,  not  to  be  repaid. 

3  When  times  grow  dark,  and  tidings  spread 
That  fill  his  neighbours  round  with  dread 
His  heart  is  arm'd  against  the  fear, 

For  God  with  all  his  power  is  there. 

4  His  soul,  well  fix'd  upon  the  Lord, 
Draws  heavenly  courage  from  his  word  ; 
Amidst  the  darkness  light  shall  rise 

To  cheer  his  heart,  and  bless  his  eyes. 

5  He  hath  dispers'd  his  alms  abroad, 
His  works  are  still  before  his  God  ; 
His  name  on  earth  shall  long  remain, 
While  envious  sinners  fret  in  vain. 

o0q  (Psalm  112.  CM.) 

*j\JJ.  Liberality  rewarded. 

HAPPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
And  follows  his  commands, 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need ; 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  No  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 

His  well-establish'd  mind ; 

His  soul  to  God  his  refuge  flies, 

And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 

4  In  times  of  general  distress, 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord  ; 
Honour  on  earth  and  joys  above 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

LOVE. 
r»|  q  (Hymn  38.  B.  2.  C  M.) 


H 


Love  to  God. 

APPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign. 

Where  loves  inspires  the  breasl  • 


LOVE.  311 

Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 

And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 
2  Knowledge,  alas,  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear, 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  light  and  reign 

If  love  be  absent  there. 
S  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move, 
The  devils  know  and  tremble  too, 

But  Satan  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease, 
?Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  string? 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

5  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

oil  (Hymn  42.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

°1*'  "  Delight  ia  God. 

1  "jV/f  Y  God  what  endless  pleasures  dwell 
x"    Above  at  thy  right  hand  ! 

The  courts  below,  how  amiable, 
Where  all  thy  graces  stand  ! 

2  The  swallow  near  thy  temple  lies, 

And  chirps  a  cheerful  note  ; 
The  lark  mounts  upward  to  thy  skies, 
And  tunes  her  warbling  throat. 

3  And  we,  when  in  thy  presence,  Lord, 

We  shout  with  joyful  tongues, 

Or  sitting  round  our  Father's  board, 

We  crown  the  feast  with  songs. 

4  While  Jesus  shines  with  quickening  grace, 

We  sing  and  mount  on  high  ; 

But  if  a  frown  becloud  his  face, 

We  faint,  and  tire,  and  die. 

5  [Just  as  we  see  the  lonesome  dove 

Bemoan  her  widow'd  state, 
Wandering  she  flies  through  all  the  grove, 
And  mourns  her  loving  mate. 

6  Just  so  our  thoughts  from  thing  to  thing 
#In  restless  circles  rove, 

Just  so  we  droop,  and  hang  the  wing, 
■RVhen  Jesus  hides  his  love.] 
229  20 


G12 — 314  love. 

019  (Hymn  108.  B.  1.  S.  M.) 

OlA.     Christ  unseen  and  beloved^  1  Pet.  i.  8. 

1  lyfOT  with  our  mortal  eyes 
■*-^    Have  we  beheld  the  Lord, 

Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 

2  On  earth  we  want  the  sight 
Of  our  Redeemer's  face, 

Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 

3  And  when  we  taste  thy  love, 
Our  joys  divinely  grow 

Unspeakable,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 

^-1  o  (Psalm  133.  C.  M.) 

<5U*  Brotherly  Love. 

1  T  0  !  what  an  entertaining  sight 
•"  Are  brethren  that  agree, 
Brethren  whose  cheerful  hearts  unite 

In  bands  of  piety  ! 

2  When  streams  of  love  from  Christ  the  spring. 

Descend  to  every  soul, 
And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole. 

3  'Tis  like  the  oil  divinely  sweet, 

On  A aron's" reverend  head, 
The  trickling  drops  perfum'd  his  feet, 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 

4  'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 

That  fall  on  Zion's  hill, 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shows, 
And  makes  his  grace  distil. 
q-.  a  (Hymn  130.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

^-l2*-    Love  and  Hatred,  Phil.  ii.  2.  Eph.  iv. 

30,  &c. 
I  "jVTOW  by  the  bowels  of  my  God, 
•*■*    His  sharp  distress,  his  sore  complaints. 
By  his  last  groans,  his  dying  blood, 
I  charge  my  soul  to  love  the  saints. 
Clamour  and  wrath  and  war  be  gone, 
Envy  and  spite  for  ever  cease, 
Let  bitter  words  no  more  be  known 
Amongst  the  saints,  the  sons  of  peace. 
'    The  spirit  like  a  peaceful  dove 
Flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strife  :  * 
230 


love.  315,  M6 

Why  should  we  vex  and  grieve  his  love, 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  lilt  } 
1  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts, 
Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run : 
Sod  forgives  our  numerous  faults 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  his  Son. 

..j  r  (Hymn  126.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

olu.  Charity  and  Uncharitableness,  Rom.  xiv, 
17.  19.  1  Cor.  x.  32. 

1  IV^T  different  food,  or  different  dress, 
-*-^    Compose  the  kingdom  of  our  Lord, 
But  peace  and  joy  and  ritrhteousness, 
Faith  and  obedience  to  his  word. 

2  When  weaker  christians  we  despise 
We  do  the  gospel  mighty  wrong. 
For  God  the  gracious  and  the  wise 
Receives  the  feeble  with  the  strong. 

4  Let  pride  and  wrath  be  banish'd  hence, 
Meekness  and  love  our  souls  pursue  ; 
Nor  shall  our  practice  give  offence 
To  saints,  the  Gentile  or  the  Jew. 

.,-,/-  (Hvmn  133.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

-*1  °«     Love  and  Charity,  1  Cor.  xiii.  2—7.  13, 
1  T  ET  Pharisees  of  high  esteem 
"  Their  faith  and  zeal  declare, 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream 
If  love  be  wanting  there. 
7  Love  suffers  long  with  patient  eye, 
Nor  is  provok'din  haste, 
She  lets  the  present  injury  die, 
And  long  forgets  the  past. 

3  [Malice  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 

She  quenches  with  her  tongue  ; 
Hopes,  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill. 
Though  she  endure  the  wrong.] 

4  [She  nor  desires  nor  seeks  to  know 

The  scandals  of  the  time ; 
Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below. 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb.] 

5  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by 

To  ^eek  her  neighbour's  good  ; 

So  (rod's  own  Son  came  down  to  die; 

And  bought  our  lives  with  blood. 

6  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  power. 

In  all  the  realms  above  ; 
231 


317,  318  LOVE. 

There  faith  and  hop3  are  known  no  more, 
But  saints  for  ever  love. 
«-.  7      (Psalm  35.  ver.  li — 14.  2d  Part.  C.  II) 
•5-i-  •  •  Lot>6  to  Enemies ;  ory  the  Love  of  Christ  tc 
Sinners,  typified  in  David, 

1  "DEHOLD  the  love,  the  generous  love 
-*-*  That  holy  David  shows  ; 

Hark,  how  his  sounding  bowels  move 
To  his  afflicted  foes ! 

2  When  they  are  sick  his  soul  complains, 

And  seems  to  feel  the  smart ; 
The  spirit  of  the  gospel  reigns, 
And  melts  his  pious  heart. 

3  How  did  his  flowing  tears  condole 

As  for  a  brother  dead ! 
And  fasting  mortified  Ins  soul, 
While  for  their  life  lie  pray'd. 
i  They  groan'd ;  and  curs'd  him  on  their  bed, 
Yet  still  he  pleads  and  mourns ; 
And  double  blessings  on  his  head 
The  righteous  God  returns. 

5  0  glorious  type  of  heavenly  grace  ! 

Thus  Christ  the  Lord  appears  ; 
While  sinners  curse,  the  Saviour  prays, 
And  pities  them  with  tears. 

6  He,  the  true  David,  Israel's  king, 

Bless'd  and  belov'd  of  God, 

To  save  us  rebels,  dead  in  sin, 

Paid  his  own  dearest  blood. 

o-j  n         (Psalm  109.  ver.  1—5.  31.  C.  M.) 
"  *  °*    Love  to  Enemies,  from  the  example  of 
Christ. 

1  rj-OD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise, 
*~"   Thy  glory  is  my  song  ; 

Though  sinners  speak  against  thy  grace 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 

2  When  in  the  form  of  mortal  man 

Thy  Son  on  earth  is  found. 
With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 
They  compassM  him  aroimd. 

3  Their  miseries  his  compassion  move, 

Their  peace  he  still  pursu'd ; 
They  render  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil  for  his  good. 

4  Their  malice  rag'd  without  a  cause. 

Yet,  with  his  ch'in°;  breath, 
232 


PRUDENCE.  319,  320 

Uc  pray'd  for  murderers  on  his  cross, 
And  bless'd  his  foes  in  death. 
«  Lord,  shall  thy  bright  example  shine 
In  vain  before  my  i 
Give  me  a  soul  akin  to  thine 
To  love  mine  enemies. 

6  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage. 

And,  in  my  Saviour's  name, 

I  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage 

W    o  slander  and  condemn. 

'MO         (HymnlS4.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 
Ol  J.      Religion  vain  icithout  Love,  1  Cor; 
xiii.  1—3. 

1  TTAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 

-"  And  nobler  speech  that  angels  use, 

If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspir'd  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell, 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store 
To  fted  the  bowels  of  the'  poor, 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name. 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain  ; 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 


PRUDEXCE. 
mn36.  B.  2.  C.I 
d  lovely  Carriage. 


320  (Hymn  36.  B^2.  C.  M.) 


1  f\  'TIS  a  lovely  thing  to  see 
*~^  A  man  of  prudent  heart, 
Whose  thoughts,  and  lips,  and  life  agree 

To  act  a  useful  part. 

2  When  envy,  strife,  and  wars  begin 

In  little  angry  souls, 
Mark  how  the  sons  of  peace  come  in, 
And  quench  the  kindling  coals. 
5  Their  minds  are  humble,  mild,  and  meek3 
Nor  let  their  fury  rise; 
Nor  passion  moves  their  lips  to  speak, 
Nor  pride  exalts  their  eves. 
233  20* 


321,  322    REPENTANCE. 

4  Their  frame  is  prudence  mix'd  with  love, 

Good  works  fulfil  their  day  : 
They  join  the  serpent  with  the  dove, 
But  cast  the  sting  away. 

5  Such  was  the  Saviour  of  mankind  ; 

Such  pleasures  he  pursu'd  ; 
His  flesh  and  blood  were  all  refin'd, 
His  soul  divinely  good. 

6  Lord,  can  these  plants  of  virtue  grow 

In  such  a  heart  as  mine? 
Thy  grace  my  nature  can  renew, 
And  make  my  soul  like  thine. 

^-|     (Psalm  39.  ver.  1,2,  3.  1st  Part.  CM.) 
o£l»  Watchfulness  over  the  Tongue;  or,  Pru- 
dence and  Zeal. 

1  HHHUS  I  resolv'd  before  the  Lord, 
■*-  '  Now  will  I  watch  my  tongue, 
'Lest  I  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 

'  Or  do  my  neighbour  wrong.' 

2  And  if  I'm  e'er  constrain'd  to  stay 

With  men  of  lives  profane, 
I'll  set  a  double  guard  that  day, 
Nor  let  my  talk  be  vain. 

3  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 

The  pious  thoughts  I  feel, 
Lest  scoffers  should  th'  occasion  take 
To  mock  my  holy  zeal. 

4  Yet,  if  some  proper  hour  appear, 

I'll  not  be  overaw'd, 
But  let  the  scoffing  sinners  hear 
That  we  can  speak  for  God. 

REPENTANCE. 
o9o  (Hymn  123.  B.  1.  CM.) 

OlUi,  The  repenting  Prodigal,  Luke  xv.  13,  &c. 

1  IDE  HOLD  the  wretch  whose  lust  and  wine. 
•■-'Had  wasted  his  estate, 

He  begs  a  share  among  the  swine, 
To  taste  the  husks  they  eat ! 

2  'I  die  with  hunger  here,  (he  cries,) 

1 1  starve  in  foreign  lands, 
'  My  father's  house  has  large  supplies,1 
*  And  bounteous  are  his  hands. 

5  '  I'll  go,  and  with  a  mournful  tongue, 

1  Fall  down  before  his  face, 
234 


REPENTANCE.    323,  364 

;,  I've  done  thy  justice  wrong, 
k  Nor  can  deserve  thy  g'-ace.' 

I  Be  said,  and  hasten'd  to  Lis  home 
k  his  father's  love  ; 
The  father  saw  the  rebel  come, 
And  all  his  bowels  move. 

5  He  ran,  and  fell  upon  his  neck, 

KmbracM  and  kiss'd  his  son  ; 
The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brake 
For  follies  he  had  done. 

6  'Take  off  his  clothes  of  shame  and  sin,' 

(The  father  gives  command,) 
1  Dress  him  in  garments  white  and  clean, 
'  With  rings  adorn  his  hand. 

7  'A  day  of  feasting  I  ordain, 

'Let  mirth  and  joy  abound; 
1  My  son  was  dead,  and  lives  again, 
1  Was  lost,  and  now  is  found.' 

-9~    (Psalm  51.  ver.  14— 17.  2d  Part  CM.; 

OZO.     Repentance  and  Faith  in  the  Blood  of 
Christ. 

1  C\  GOD  of  mercy  !  hear  my  call, 
"   My  loads  of  guilt  remove ; 
Break  down  (his  separating  wall 

That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace, 

Then  my  rejoicing-  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness. 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain. 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone  ; 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul  opprest  with  sin's  desert, 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise  : 
An  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart, 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 

094  (Hymn  74.  B.  2.  S.BL)     % 

oZ4.  Repentance  from  a  Sense  of  Divine  Good- 
ness ;  or,  a  Complaint  of  Ingratitude. 
1      TS  this  the  kind  return 

-*-  And  these  the  thanks  we  owe? 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love 
Whence  all  cur  blessings  flow ! 
235 


325  REPENTANCE 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 
Has  sin  reduc'd  our  mind ! 

What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we7 
And  God  as  strangely  kind ! 

3  [On  us  he  bids  the  sun 
Shed  his  reviving  rays, 

For  us  the  skies  their  eirclesrun 
To  lengthen  out  our  days. 

4  The  brutes  obey  their  God, 
And  bow  their  necks  to  men, 

But  we  more  base,  more  brutish  thing?: 
Reject  his  easy  reign.] 

5  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 
And  mould  our  souls  afresh, 

Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  stone. 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh 

6  Let  old  ingratitude 
Provoke  our  weeping  eyes, 

And  hourly  as  new  mercies  fall 
Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 

^r  (Hymn  105.  B.  2.  CM.) 

OAlO.  Repentance  flowing  from  the  Patience  of 
God. 

1  AND  are  we  wretches  yet  alive  ? 
J-~*-  And  do  we  yet  rebel  ? 

'Tis  boundless,  'tis  amazing  love 
That  bears  us  up  from  hell ! 

2  The  burden  of  our  weighty  guilt 

Would  sink  us  down  to  flames, 
And  threatening  vengeance  rolls  above 
To  crush  our  feeble  frames. 

3  Almighty  goodness  cries,  Forbear; 

And  straight  the  thunder  stays  ; 
And  dare  we  now  provoke  his  wrath. 
And  weary  out  his  grace  ? 

4  Lord,  we  have  long  abus'd  thy  love, 

Too  long  indulg'd  our  sin  ; 
Our  aching  hearts  e'en  bleed  to  see 
What  rebels  we  have  been. 

5  No  more,  ye  lusts,  shall  ye  command, 

No  more  will  we  obey  ; 
Stretch  out,  O  God,  thy  conquering  hand, 
And  drive  thy  foes  awav. 


REPENTANCE.  326,  527 

oof  v Hymn  106.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

.jZO.  Repentance  at  the  Cross. 

1  f\  H,  if  my  soul  was  fornrd  for  wo, 
"  How  would  I  vent  my  sighs  ? 
Repentance  should  like  rivers  flow, 

From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 

2  Twas  for  my  sins  my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 

And  groarTd  away  a  dying  life 

For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

3  0  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucified  my  God, 
Those  sins  that  piere'd  and  nail'd  his  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood. 

4  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die, 

My  heart  has  so  decreed, 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  tilings 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

5  Whilst  with  a  melting  broken  lie  art 

My  murder'd  LordTl  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 
And  slay  thewmurderers  too. 


(Hymn  9.  B.  2.  CM.) 
Godly  Sorrow  arising  from  the  Suffering?. 


327.  w 

of  Christ] 

1  A  LAS !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
-^*-  And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
"Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  I  ] 

2  [Thy  body  slain,  sweet  Jesus,  thine, 

And  batlvd  in  its  own  blood. 
While  all  expos'd  to  wrath  divine 

The  glorious  sufferer  stood.] 
S  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  sroan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity !  Grace  unknown  ! 

And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

4  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  God  the  mighty  Maker  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

5  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 

While  liis  dear  cross  appears, 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mveyes  to  tears. 
237       ' 


528,  329  RESIGNATION. 

6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repa> 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  rive  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

090  (Hymn  101.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

v)^0,    Joy  in  Heaven  for  a  repenting  Sinnw. 
Luke  xv.  7.  10. 

1  TPHO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 

*  ™    Through  all  the  courts'  of  paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  ? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  ; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  form'd  anew  : 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

RESIGNATION. 

090  (Psalm  123.  CM.) 

oZ  J.        Pleading  with  Submission. 

1  f\  THOL"  whose  grace  and  justice  reign 
^^  Ent'.iron'd  above  the  skies, 

To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pain, 
To  thee  we  lift  our  eyes. 

2  As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand, 

And  fear  the  angry  stroke  ; 
Or  maids  before  their  mistress  stand, 
And  wait  a  peaceful  look  ; 

3  So  for  our  sins  we  justly  feel 

Thy  discipline,  0  God  ; 
Yet  wait  the  gracious  moment  still, 
Till  thou  remove  thy  rod. 

4  Those  that  in  wealth  and  pleasure  live 

Our  daily  groans  deride, 
And  thy  delays  of  mercy  give 
Fresh  courage  to  their  pride. 

5  Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope 

In  thy  compassion  lies ; 
This  thought  shall  bear  our  spirits  up, 

That  God  will  not  despise. 
239 


RESIGNATION.  330,  331 

*^0         (Hymn  129.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 
«>u}U.     Subtnission  and  Deliverance ;  or,  Abra- 
ham offering  his  Son,  Gen.  xxii.  6,  &c. 

1  O  AINTS,  at  your  Father's  heavenly  word 
^  Give  up  your  comforts  to  the  Lord ; 
He  shall  restore  what  you  resign, 

Or  grant  you  blessings  more  divine, 

2  So  Abraham  with  obedient  hand 
Led  forth  his  son  at  God's  command, 
The  wood,  the  fire,  the  knife  he  took, 
His  arm  prepar'd  the  dreadful  stroke. 

3  'Abraham,  forbear,'  (the  angel  cried,) 
'  Thy  faith  is  known,  thy  love  is  tried, 

1  Thy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed 

1  Shall  the  whole  earth  be  bless'd  indeed.' 

4  Just  in  the  last  distressing  hour 
The  Lord  displays  delivering-  power  ; 
The  mount  of  danger  is  the  place 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace. 

ooi  (Hymn 5.  B.  1.  CM.) 

*-*** 1  •     Submission  to  Afflictive  Providences, 
Job  i.21. 

1  ]VrAKED  as  from  the  earth  we  came, 
-^    And  crept  to  life  at  first, 

We  to  the  earth  return  again, 
And  mingle  with  our  dust. 

2  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 

And  fondly  call  our  own, 
Are  but  short  favours  borrow'd  now, 
To  be  repaid  anon. 

3  'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high, 

Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave  ; 
He  gives,  and  (blessed  be  his  name!) 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 

4  Peace,  all  our  angry  passions,  then. 

Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sovereign  will, 
And  every  murmur  die. 

j  If  smiling  mercies  crown  our  lives 
Its  praises  shall  be  spread, 
And  we'll  adore  the  justice  too 
That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 
239 


332 334  SINCERITY. 

SINCERITY. 
qoo      (Hymn35.  B.  1.  2d  Part.  CM.) 
J OZ.       Truth,  Sincerity,  4«c.  Phil.  iv.  8. 

1  T  ET  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name 
•"  Their  holy  vows  fulfil  : 

The  saints,  the  followers  of  the  Lamb, 
Are  men  of  honour  still. 

2  True  to  the  solemn  oatli  they  take, 

Though  to  their  hurt  they  swear ; 
Constant  and  just  to  all  they  speak, 
For  God  and  angels  hear. 

3  Still  with  their  lips  their  hearts  agree, 

Nor  flattering  words  devise ; 
They  know  the  God  of  truth  can  see 
Through  every  false  disguise. 

4  They  hate  th'  appearance  of  a  lie 

In  all  the  shapes  it  wears ; 
They  live  the  truth  ;  and  when  they  die, 
Eternal  life  is  theirs. 

5  While  hypocrites  and  liars  fly 

Before  the  Judge's  frown, 
His  faithful  friends,  who  fear  a  lie, 
Receive  th'  immortal  crown. 

qoo  (Hymn  136.  B.  1.  CM.) 

ooo.     Sincerity  anil  Hypocrisy;  or,  Formality 
in  Worship,  John  iv.  24.  Ps.  cxxxix.  23, 24. 

1  ^JOD  is  a  Spirit  just  and  wise, 
*-*    He  sees  our  inmost  mind ; 

In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honour  can  appear, 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground  ; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  way* 

And  make  my  soul  sincere  ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

ooj  (Psalm  50.  3d  Part.  L.  M.) 

oo^±.  Hypocrisy  exposed. 

1  HP  HE  Lord,  the  Judge,  his  churches  warns, 
-*■    Let  hypocrites  attend  and  fear. 

240" 


SINCERITY.  335 

Who  place  their  hopes  in  rites  and  forms, 
But  make  not  faith  nor  love  their  care. 
Vile  wretches  dare  rehearse  his  name 
With  lips  of  falsehood  and  deceit ; 
A  friend  or  brother  they  defame, 
And  sooth  and  flatter  those  they  hate. 

3  They  watch  to  do  their  neighbours  wrong, 
Yet  dare  to  seek  their  Maker's  face  ; 
They  take  his  covenant  on  their  tongue, 
But  break  his  laws,  abuse  his  grace. 

4  To  heaven  they  lift  their  hands  unclean, 
Defil'd  with  lust,  defil'd  with  blood  ; 

By  night  they  practise  every  sin, 

By  day  their  mouths  draw  near  to  God. 

5  And  while  his  judgments  long  delay, 
They  grow  secure  and  sin  the  more ; 
They  think  he  sleeps  as  well  as  they, 
And  put  far  off  the  dreadful  hour. 

6  O  dreadful  hour !  when  God  draws  near. 
And  sets  their  crimes  before  their  eyes ! 
His  wrath  their  guilty  souls  shall  tear, 
And  no  deliverer  dare  to  rise. 

oo/r  (Psalm  119.  3d  Part.  C.  M.) 

OoD.  Professions  of  Sincerity,  Repentance,  ani 

Obedience. 

Ver.  57.  60. 

THOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God  ; 
Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

Ver.  30.  14. 
I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 

And  glory  in  my  choice : 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 

Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 
The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  my  eyes  ; 
Thence  I  derive  "my  daily  strength* 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 
Ver.  59. 
If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways, 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands. 
And  trust  thy  pardomng  grace. 
Ver.  94.  114. 
Now  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine, 
0  save  thy  servant,  Lord ; 
241  21 


336,  337         sincerity. 

Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding- place, 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

Ver.  112. 
Thou  hast  inclin'd  this  heart  of  mine 

Thy  statutes  to  fulfil ; 
And  thus  till  mortal  life  shall  end 

Would  I  perform  thy  will. 

QQfi  (Psalm  139.  3d  Part.  L.  M.) 

.jovj*   Sincerity  professed,  and  Grace  tried;  or. 

the  Heart-searching  God. 
\   TVfY  God,  what  inward  giief  I  feel 
±T_1  When  impious  men  transgress  thy  will, 
I  mourn  to  hear  their  lips  profane, 
Take  thy  tremendous  name  in  vain. 

2  Does  not  my  soul  detest  arid  hate 
The  sons  of  malice  and  deceit  ? 
Those  that  oppose  thy  laws  and  thee 
I  count  them  enemies  to  me. 

3  Lord,  search  my  soul,  try  every  thought : 
Though  my  own  heart  accuse  me  not 

Of  walking  in  a  false  disguise, 
I  beg  the  trial  of  thine  eyes. 

4  Doth  secret  mischief  lurk  within  ? 
Do  I  indulge  some  unknown  sin  ? 

0  turn  my  feet  whene'er  I  stray, 
And  lead  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

.^7      (Psalm  13.  ver.  20—26.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 
*^«5  '  •  Sincerity  proved  and  rewarded. 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere, 
■"  Hast  made  thy  truth  and  love  appear; 
Before  mine  eyes  I  set  thy  laws, 

And  thou  hast  own'd  my  righteous  cause. 

2  Since  I  have  learnt  thy  holy  ways, 
I've  walk'd  upright  before  thy  face; 
Or  if  my  feet  did  e'er  depart, 
'Twas  never  with  a  wicked  heart. 

3  What  sore  temptations  broke  my  rest ! 
What  wars  and  stragglings  in  my  breast ! 
But  through  thy  grace  that  reigns  within, 

1  guard  against  my  darling  sin  ; 

1  That  sin  which  close  besets  me  still, 
That  works  and  strives  against  my  will : 
When  shall  thy  Spirit's  sovereign  power 
Destroy  it  that  it  rise  no  more  ? 
242 


i  rx  st.  338.  339 

h  am  impartial  hand,  the  Lord 
Deals  out  to  mortal-  their  reward ; 
The  kind  and  faithful  souls  shall  find 
A  God  us  faithful,  and  as  kind. 
6  The  just  and  pure  shall  ever  say 
Thou  art  more  pure,  more  just  than  they  ; 
And  men  that  love  revenge  shall  know 
God  hath  an  arm  of  vengeance  too.] 

TRUST  AMD  COXFIDEXCE. 
^r>n  (Psalm  6-2.  ver.  5—12.  L.  M.) 

.jou.   jyj,  Trust  in  the  Creatures;  or,  Faith  in. 
Divine  Grace  and  Fewer. 

1  ]\TV  spirit  looks  to  God  alone  : 

•*■"-■■  My  rock  and  refuge  i.-  lis  throne  : 
In  all  my  fear?,  in  ail  my  straits, 
My  soul  on  bis  salvation  waits. 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints,  in  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  vour  hearts  race  : 
When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-suthcient  aid. 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  decree, 
The  baser  sort  are  vanity  ; 

Laid  in  the  balance  both  appear 
uff  of  empty  air. 
QOt  increasing  g-old  your  trust, 
Nor  set  your  heart  on  giitterinj:  dust ; 

ting  smoke 
And  not  believe  what  God  hath  spoke! 

5  Once  has  bis  awful  voice  dcc'ar'd. 
Once  and  again  mv  ear?  have  heard, 
4  All  power  Is  his  eternal  due  : 

'He  ■  }  and  trusted  too.1 

6  Tor  sovprci^n  power  reigns  not  alone, 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne  : 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

QQQ  (Hvmn  103.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

,3  D  J.  cVof  ashamed  of  the  Gospel,  2  Tim.  i.  12 

1  TTM  not  asham'd  to  own  my  Lord, 
-*-  Or  to  defend  his  cause, 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  word. 

The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God,  I  know  his  name. 

His  name  is  ail  mv  trust, 
243 


340  ZEAL. 

Nor  will  lie  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 
S  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 
And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 
4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 
Before  his  Father's  face, 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

ZEAL. 
*\A(\         (Hymn  37.  B.  1.  2d  Part.  CM.) 
°^u#  Zeal  and  Fortitude. 

1  T")0  I  believe  what  Jesus  saith, 
■*-*  And  think  the  gospel  true ! 
Lord,  make  me  bold  to  own  my  faith, 

And  practise  virtue  too. 

2  Suppress  my  shame,  subdue  my  fear, 

Arm  me  with  heavenly  zeal, 
That  I  may  make  thy  power  appear, 
AnrLworks  of  praise  fulfil. 

3  If  men  shall  see  my  virtue  shine, 

And  spread  my  name  abroad, 
Thine  is  the  power,  the  praise  is  thine, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

4  Thus  when  the  saints  in  glory  meet, 

Their  lips  proclaim  thy  grace  ; 
They  cast  their  honours  at  thy  feet, 
And  own  their  borrowed  rays. 
PAUSE. 

5  Are  we  the  soldiers  of  the  cross ! 

The  followers  of  the  Lamb  ! 
And  shall  we  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

6  Now  we  must  fight  if  we  would  reign  ; 

Increase  our  courage,  Lord ! 
We'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

7  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war 

Shall  conquer,  thouarh  they're  slain ; 
They  see  the  triumph  Trom  afar, 
And  shall  with  Jesus  reign. 
S  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 
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ADDRESSES.  &1C.  341,  34'i 

ADDRESSES  TO  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

-  .-.  (Hymn  34,  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

)4  1 .    Breathing  after  the  Holy  Spirit;  ory  Ftr* 
vency  of  Devotion  desired. 

1  /^OME,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
^  With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love, 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look,  how  we  grovel  here  below. 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ; 

Our  souls  can  neither  By  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs. 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord !  and  shall  we  ever  lie 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee  "' 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

njfl  'Hymn  133.  B.  2.  L.M.1 

.j4Z.       The' Operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 

\  INTERNAL  Spirit!  we  confess 
"  And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 

Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day  : 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  works  within, 
And  breaks  the  chains  of  reisming  sin, 
Doth  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  forms  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice, 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys  ; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

24.">  :i- 


343,  344        ADDRESSES,  &c. 

o4o  (Hymnl44.  B.  1.  CM.) 

O^O.   The  witnessing  and  sealing  Spirit,  Rom. 
viii.  14.  16.  Eph.  i.  13, 14. 

1  WHY  should  the  children  of  a  king 

*"    Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter,  descend  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 

And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven ! 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come : 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

vaa  (Hymn  23.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

-344.  The  Sight  of  God  and  Christ  in  Heavea, 

1  "PJESCEND  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove, 
■■^  Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  thy  wings, 
And  mount  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things  : 

2  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sky, 
Up  where  eternal  ages  roll, 
Where  solid  pleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 

%  0  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight 
Of  our  Almightv  Father's  throne ! 
There  sits  our  Saviour  crown'd  with  light, 
Cloth'd  in  a  body  like  our  own. 

4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 
And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall ; 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all. 

>  0  what  amazing  ioys  they  feel 
While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 
And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King ! 

<5  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 
That  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above, 
And  stand  and  bow  amongst  them  there, 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing,  and  love  ! 
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CHRISTIAN.  345,  346 

CHRIST  LhV. 

,  .  ~  (Psalm  51.  1st  Part  L.  M.J 

'40.    A  Penitent  pleadir.L-  'or  Pardon. 

SHOW  pity,  Lord,  0  Lord,  forgive, 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  : 
Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  i:s 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  not  suimass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace  ; 
Great  God,  thv  nature  hath  do  bound, 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  ft 

3  0  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make'my  guilty  conscience  clean; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  my  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace : 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemn'd,  but" thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death  ; 

And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 
Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 
5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

~>j£    (Psalm  25.  ver.  I— 11.  1st  Part  S.M.) 
04D.     Waiting  for  Pardon  and  Direction. 

1  T  LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 

*    My  trust  is  in  his  name ; 
Let  not  my  foes  that  seek  my  blood 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 

2  Sin  and  the  powers  of  hell 
Persuade  me  to  despair  ; 

Lord  make  me  know  thy  covenant  well, 
That  I  may  'scape  the"  snare. 

3  From  the  first  dawning  light 
Till  the  dark  evening  rise, 

For  thy  salvation,  Lord,  I  wait 
With  ever-longing  eyes. 
i      Remember  all  thy  grace, 
And  lead  me  in  thv  truth : 


34r,  348  CHRISTIAN 

Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days, 
And  follies  of  my  youth. 

5  The  Lord  is  just  and  kind, 
The  meek  shall  learn  his  ways  ; 

And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods  of  his  grace. 

6  For  his  own  goodness'  sake 
He  saves  my  soul  from  shame  ; 

He  pardons  (though  my  guilt  be  great) 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 

0J7  (Hymn  48.  B.  2.  CM.) 

•J^  •  •     Love  to  the  Creatures  is  dangerous* 

1  TTOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below ! 
-"-  How  false,  and  yet  how  fair ! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too, 

And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flattering  light ; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God  ! 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense  ! 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move. 
Nor  can  we  call  thcrn  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food ; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

~jn  (Hymn 41.  B.2.  L.M.) 

o*±o*  t#  Sight  of  God  mortifies  us  to  the  World.. 

1  [TTP  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie, 

^    And  living  waters  gently  roll, 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  leap  out  and  fly, 
But  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  soul. 

2  Thy  wonderous  blood,  dear  dying  Christ, 
Can  make  this  load  of  guilt  remove ; 
And  thou  can'st  bear  me  where  thoufly'st, 
On  thy  kind  wings,  celestial  Dove!] 

3  O  might  I  once  mount  up  and  see 
The  glories  of  th'  eternal  skies, 

What  little  things  these  worlds  would  be  ! 
How  despicable  to  mv  eves  ' 
248  '    ' 


CHRISTIAN.  349, 350 

i  Had  I  a  glance  of  thee,  my  God, 
Kingdoms  and  men  would  vanish  soon, 
Vanish  as  though  I  saw  them  not, 
As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon. 

0  Then  they  might  fight,  and  rage  and  rave, 
I  should  perceive  the  noise  no  more 
Than  wc  can  hear  a  shaking  leaf 

While  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar. 
6  Great  All  in  All,  Eternal  Kin?, 
Let  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face, 
And  all  my  powers  shall  bow  and  sing 
Thine  endless  grandeur  and  thy  grace. 

<j  4  q  (Hymn  10.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

*)-±C7.  Parting  icith  carnal  Joys. 

1  TVJY  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight, 
-*-'-*•  And  bids  the  world  farewell, 
Base  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet, 

And  mischievous  as  hell. 

2  No  longer  will  I  ask  your  love, 

Nor  seek  your  friendship  more  ; 
The  happiness  that  I  approve 
Lies  not  within  your  power. 

3  There's  nothing  round  this  spacious  earth 

That  suits  my  large  desire  ; 
To  boundless  joy  and  solid  mirth 
My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 
i  [Where  pleasure  rolls  its  living  flood, 
From  sin  and  dross  refin'd, 
Still  springing  from  the  throne  of  God, 
And  fit  to  cheer  the  mind. 

5  Th'  almighty  Ruler  of  the  sphere, 

The  glorious  and  the  great, 
Brings  his  own  ail-sufncience  there 
To  make  our  bliss  complete.] 

6  Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove 

I'd  climb  the  heavenly  road  ; 
There  sits  my  Saviour  dress'd  in  love, 
And  there  ray  smiling  God. 

oca  (Hvmn  II.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

°^u«  The  same. 

1  ¥  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away  ; 
-■-  Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 
Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair, 

249 


331  CHRISTIAN. 

And  whilst  I  listened  to  your  songr, 

Your  streams  had  e'en  convey 'd  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  wam'dme  of  that  dark  abyss, 

That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas, 
And  bid  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hands  and  glance  mine  eyes  ; 

0  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies  ; 

5  There  from  the  bosom  of  my  God 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

^r ;1  (Psalm  119.  15th  Part.  C.  M.) 

^J1»  Holy  Resolutions. 

Ver.  93. 
f\  THAT  thy  statutes  every  hour 
"  Might  dwell  upon  my  mind  ! 
Thence  1  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  daily  peace  I  find. 

Ver.  15,  16. 
To  meditate  thy  precepts,  Lord, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ  ; 
My  soul  shall  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
Thy  word  is  all  my  joy. 
Ver.1 3*2. 
How  would  I  run  in  thy  commands, 

If  thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin  and  Satan's  hateful  chains, 
And  set  my  feet  at  large  ! 
Ver.  13.  46. 
Mv  lips  with  courage  shall  declare 

Thy  statutes  and  thy  name  ; 
I'll  speak  thy  word,  though  kings  should  hear, 
Nor  yield  to  sinful  shame. 

Ver.  61.  69,  70. 
Let  bands  of  persecutors  rise 

To  rob  me  of  my  right, 
Let.  pride  and  malice  forge  their  lies, 
Thv  law  is  my  delight 
Ver.  115. 
Depart  from  me,  ye  wicked  race, 
Whose  hands  and  hearts  are  il? ; 

1  love  my  God,  I  love  his  ways, 
And  must  obey  his  will. 

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CHRISTIAN".  352 354 

,,ri)  (Hymn  106.  B.  I.  S.  M.) 

J  J— .   Dead  to  Sin  by  the  Cross  of  Christ,  Rom, 

vi.  1,  2.  6. 
•       OIIALL  we  go  on  to  sin 

^  Because  thy  grace  abounds, 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds  ? 
Forbid  it,  mighty  God, 
Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said 
That  we  whose  sins  are  cruoify'd 
Should  raise  them  from  the  "dead. 
3      We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 
Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 
Has  nail'd  our  tyrants  to  his  cross, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

o~o  (Hvmn81.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

OJO.     Qur  gfa  tiie  Cause  of  Christ's  Death, 

1  AND  now  the  scales  have  left  mine  eyes, 
-^*-  Now  I  begin  to  see  : 

O  the  cuFs'd  deeds  my  sins  have  done  ! 
What  murderous  things  they  be  ! 

2  Were  these  the  traitors,  dearest  Lord, 

That  thy  fair  body  tore? 
Monsters,"  that  stain'd  those  heavenly  limbs 
With  floods  of  purple  gore  ! 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

My  dearest  Lord  was  slain, 
When  justice  seiz'd  God's  only  Son, 
And  put  his  soul  to  pain  ? 

4  Forgive  my  guilt,  O  Prince  of  Peace, 

Hi  wound  my  God  no  more ; 
Hence  from  my  heait,  ye  sins,  begone, 
For  Jesus  I  adore. 

5  Furnish  me,  Lord,  with  heavenly  arms 

From  graced  magazine, 
And  I'll  proclaim  eternal  war 
With  every  darling  sin. 

0  c  4  (Hvmn  31.  B.  1.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 
DU-L.  The  hidden  Life  of  a  Christian,  Col.  iii.  3, 

1  f\  HAPPY  soul !  that  lives  on  high  ; 
*^  While  men  lie  grovelling  here ! 
His  hopes  are  fix'd  above  the  sky, 

And  faith  forbids  his  fear. 

2  His  conscience  knows  no  secret  stings, 

While  peace  and  jov  combine 
251 


555,  356  CHRISTIAN. 

To  form  a  life  whose  holy  springs 
Are  hidden  and  divine. 

3  He  waits  in  secret  on  his  God ; 

His  God  in  secret  sees : 
Let  earth  be  all  in  arms  abroad, 
He  dwells  in  heavenly  peace. 

4  His  pleasures  rise  from  things  unseen. 

Beyond  this  world  and  time, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  ears*  have  been, 
Nor  thoughts  of  sinners  climb, 

5  He  wants  no  pomp  nor  royal  throne 

To  raise  his  figure  here  ; 
Content  and  pleas'd  to  live  unknown 
Till  Christ  his  life  appear. 

6  He  looks  to  heaven's  eternal  hill 

To  meet  that  glorious  day  ; 
But  patient  waits  his  Saviour's  will 
To  fetch  his  soul  away. 

oct  (Hymn  116.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

D  JO.  Mercies  and  Thanks. 

1  TTOW  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 
-"■  As  my  eternal  God, 

Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up, 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad? 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead  ?  ,. 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  mine  exalted  head. 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have 

Shall  be  for  ever  thine, 
Whate'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands  resign. 

4  Yet  if  I  might  make  some  reserve., 

And  duty  did  not  call, 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great 
That  I  should  give  him  all. 

0  r  £  (Hymn  140.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 
OOO.  The  Examples  of  Chiist  and  the  Saints, 

1  f*  IVE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 
"  Within  the  veil,  and  see 

The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 
3  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 
And  wet  their  couch  with  tears ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 
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CHRISTIAN.  557,  358 

3  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came, 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  mark'd  the  footsteps  that  he  trod 

(ftis  zeal  mspir'd  their  breast;) 
And  following  their  incarnate  God 
Possess  the  pronuVd  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise 

For  his  own  pattern  criven, 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 

oc7  (Hvmn43.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

^'J  i  •     The  Cnrisiian  Race,  fsa.  xl.  23—31. 

1  4  WAKE,  our  souls,  away,  our  fears, 
-^*-  Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone  : 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 

And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strnit  and  thorny  road, 
And  mnml  spirits  lire  and  faint ; 
But  they  i  _Mty  God, 

That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint — 

3  Thee,  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 
Is  B?i  I  er  vounu. 

And  firm  i  mimes  whfle  endless  years 
The:  uncles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 
Our  souls  snail  drink  a  fresh  supply, 
While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 
Shall  melt  away,  and  drop  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air 
We'll  mount  alofi  to  thine  abode, 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

oko         [Hymn 77.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

°'JO-         The  Christian  Warfare-. 

\   [^TAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 
^   And  q-ird  the  gospel  armour  on," 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy 
Where  thy  great  Captain-Saviour's  gone. 
2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course, 
Bui     e!I  md  sin  are  vanquished  foes, 
Thy  Jesus  nail'd  them  to  the  cross, 
And  suns  the  triumph  when  Ik 
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359,  360  christian 

3  [What  though  the  prince  of  darkness  rage, 
And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite, 
Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 

To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night. 

4  What  though  thine  inward  lusts  rebel, 
'Tis  but  a  straggling  gasp  for  life ; 
The  weapons  of  victorious  grace 
Shall  slay  thy  sins,  and  end  the  strife.] 

5  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 
Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  grate, 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 
And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait 

6  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

okq    (Psalm  144.  ver.  1,  2.  IstPart.  CM.) 
O u  J.  Assistance  and  Victory  in  the  spiritual 
Warfare. 

1  p^OR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
*  My  Saviour  and  my  shield  ; 
He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word 

To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite, 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care, 
Instructs  me  to  the  heavenly  fight, 

And  guards  me  through  the  war. 
S  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine 

Doth  my  weak  courage  raise ; 
He  makes  the  glorious  victory  mine, 

And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

^fiO         (Psalm  119.  17th  Part.  L.  M.) 
OUU.  Courage  and  Perseverance  under  Perse- 
cution; or,  Grace  Shining  in  Dlfficxdties  and 
Trials. 

Ver.  143.28. 

WHEN  pain  and  anguish  seize  me,  Lord,  ' 
All  my  support  is  from  thy  word : 
My  soul  dissolves  for  heaviness, 
Uphold  me  with  thy  strengthening  grace. 

Ver.  51.69.  110. 
The  proud  have  franiM  their  scoffs  and  lies, 
They  watch  my  feet  with  envious  eyes, 
And  tempt  my  soul  to  snares  and  sin. 
Yet  thy  commands  I  ne'er  decline 
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.  HRISTIAN.  561 

Ver.  161.  78. 
They  hate  me,  Lord,  without  a  causi 
They  laws; 

But  I  will  trust  and  fear  thy  name, 
Till  pride  and  malice  die  with  shame. 

.,.-,  (Psalm  7.  CM.) 

'Vl.Qotfs  Care  of  his  People,  and  Pimisfmient 
of  Persecutors. 

1  ATV  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  friend, 
^*A  My  hope  in  tf.ee,  my  God  ; 
Rise,  and  my  helpless  soul  defend 

From  those  that  seek  my  blood. 

2  With  insolence  and  fury  they 

My  soul  in  pieces  tear, 
As  hungry  lions  rend  the  prey. 
When  no  deliverer's  near. 

3  If  I  had  e'er  provok'd  them  first. 

Or  once  abus'd  my  foe, 
Then  let  him  tread  my  life  to  dus1. 
And  lay  mine  honour  low. 

4  If  there  be  malice  found  in  me, 

I  know  thy  piercing  eves  ; 
I  should  not* dare  appeal  to  thee, 
Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise. 

5  Arise,  my  God,  lift  up  thy  hand, 

Tiieir  pride  and  power  control : 
\wuke  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliverance  for  my  soul. 
PAUSE. 

6  [Let  sinners  and  their  wicked  rage 

Be  humbled  to  the  dust  ; 
Shall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage 
To  vindicate  the  just  ? 

7  He  knows  the  heart,  he  tries  the  reii 

He  will  defend  th'  upright  : 
His  sharpest  arrows  he  ordains 
Against  the  suns  of  spite. 
5  For  me  their  malice  digg'd  a  pit, 
But  there  themselves  are  cast; 
My  God  makes  all  their  mischief  light 
On  their  own  heads  at  last.] 
9  That  cruel  persecuting  race 

Must  feel  liis  dreadful  sword  ; 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  grace 
And  justice  of  the  Lord 
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36£?  363  CHRISTIAN. 

or*  o    (Psalm  94.  ver.  16—23.  2d  Part.  C.  M. ) 
OVA.   @0ii  oar  Support  and  Comfort;  or,  Deliv- 
erance from  Temptation  and  Persecution. 

1  "11/' HO  will  arise  and  plead  my  right 

*"    Against  my  numerous  foes, 
While  earth  and  hell  their  force  unite, 
And  all  my  hopes  oppose  ? 

2  Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help, 

Sustained  my  fainting  head, 
My  life  had  now  in  silence  dwelt, 
My  soul  amongst  the  dead. 

3  Jilas!  my  sliding  feet,  I  cried  ; 

Thy  promise  was  my  prop  ; 
Thy  grace  stood  constant  by  my  side, 
Thy  Spirit  bore  me  up. 

4  While  multitudes  of  mournful  thoughts 

Within  my  bosom  roll, 
Thy  boundless  love  forgives  my  faults, 
Thy  comforts  cheer  my  soul. 

5  Powers  of  iniquity  may  rise, 

And  frame  pernicious  laws  ; 
But  God,  my  refuge,  rules  the  skies, 
He  will  defend  my  cause. 

6  Let  malice  vent  her  rage  aloud, 

Let  bold  blasphemers  scoff; 
The  Lord  our  God  shall  judge  the  proud, 
And  cut  the  sinners  on. 

oao        (Psalm  16.  1—8.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 
•JUD.    Support  and  Counsel  from  God  without 
Merit, 

1  ^  AVE  me,  O  Lord,  from  every  foe ; 
^  In  thee  my  trust  I  place, 
Though  all  the  good  that  I  can  do 

Can  ne'er  deserve  thy  grace. 

2  Yet  if  my  God  prolong  my  breath, 

The  saints  mav  profit  by  't ; 
The  saints  the  glory  of  the  earth, 
The  men  of  my  delight. 

3  Let  heathens  to  their  idols  haste, 

And  worship  wood  or  stone ; 
But  my  delightful  lot  is  cast 
Where  the  true  God  is  known. 

4  His  hand  provides  my  constant  food, 

He  fills  my  daily  cup  ; 
256 


CHRISTIAN.  364,  365 

Much  am  I  pleasM  with  present  good, 
But  more  rejoice  in  hope. 
•>  God  is  my  portion  and  my  joy, 
His  counsels  are  my  light  ;* 
He  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  day, 
And  gentle  hints  by  night.' 

md  would  all  her  thoughts  improve 
To  his  all-seein g  eye  ; 
>*  ot  death,  nor  hell  my  hopes  shall  move, 
!e  such  a  friend  is  nign. 

^j  (Psalm  120.  C.  M.) 

«)04.     Complaint  of  quarrelsome  Neighbours } 

or,  a  devout  Wish  for  Peace. 

1  rpHOU  God  of  love,  thou  ever-blest, 
-■-    Pity  my  suffering  state  ; 

When  wilt  thou  set  my  soul  at  rest 
From  lips  that  love  deceit  ? 

2  Hard  lot  of  mine  !  my  days  are  cast 

Among  the  sons  of  strife, 
Whose  never-ceasing  brawlings  waste 
My  golden  hours  of  life. 

3  0  might  I  fly  to  change  my  place, 

How  would  I  choose  to  dwell 

In  some  wild  lonesome  wilderness. 

And  leave  these  gates  of  hell ! 

4  Peace  is  the  blessing  that  I  seek, 

How  lovely  are  its  charms ! 
I  am  for  peace  ;  but  when  I  speak, 
They  all  declare  for  arms. 

5  New  passions  still  their  souls  engage. 

And  keep  their  malice  strong : 
What  shall  be  done  to  curb  thy  rage, 
O  thou  devouring  tongue  ! 

6  Should  burning  arrows  smite  thee  through. 

Strict  justice  would  approve  ; 
But  I  had  rather  spare  my  foe, 
And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 

^nr.  (Psalm  56.   C.   M. ) 

.5 CM.    Deliverance  from  Oppression  and  False- 
hood;  or,  God's  Care  of*  his  People,  in  answer 

to  Faith  and  Prayer. 
I  f\  THOU,  whose  justice  reigns  on  high, 
"  And  makes  tlr  oppressor  cease, 
Behold  how  envious  sinners  try 
To  vex  and  break  mv  p 
257  "     C-2* 


568  CHRISTIAN, 

2  The  sons  of  violence  and  lies, 

Join  to  devour  me,  Lord ; 
But  as  my  hourly  dangers  rise 
My  reluge  is  thy  word. 

3  In  God  most  holy,  just,  and  true, 

I  have  repos'd  my  trust; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  flesh  can  do, 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

4  They  wrest  my  words  to  mischief  still, 

Charge  me  with  unknown  faults  ; 
Mischief  doth  all  their  counsels  fill, 
And  malice  all  their  thoughts, 

5  Shall  they  escape  without  thy  frown  1 

Must  their  devices  stand  ? 
O  cast  the  haughty  sinner  down, 
And  let  him  know  thy  hand  ! 
PAUSE. 

6  God  counts  the  sorrows  of  his  saints, 

Their  groans  affect  his  ears  ; 
Thou  hast  a  book  for  my  complaints, 
A  bottle  for  my  tears. 

7  When  to  thy  throne  I  raise  my  cry, 

The  wicked  fear  and  flee ; 
So  swift  is  prayer  to  reach  the  sky, 
So  near  is  God  to  me. 

8  In  thee,  most  holy,  just,  and  true, 

I  have  repos'd  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  man  can  do, 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

9  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me,  Lord, 

Thou  shalt  receive  my  praise  ; 
I'll  sing,  *  How  faithful  is  thy  word ! 
*  How  righteous  all  thy  ways  !' 
)0  Thou  hast  secured  my  soul  from  death  ; 
O  set  thy  prisoner  free ! 
That  heart  and  hand,  and  life  and  breath, 
May  be  employed  for  thee. 


>>nn   (Ps.  31.  ver.  7—13.  18—21.  2d  Part.  CM.) 
<JOO.  Deliverance  from  Slander  and  Reproach. 

1  ~\M Y  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name, 
■*■"■*■  My  God,  my  help,  my  trust ; 
Thou  hast  preserved  my  face  from  shame, 

Mine  honour  from  the  dust. 

2  '  Mv  life  is  spent  with  grief,'  I  cried, 

'  Mv  vcars  consmn'd  in  groans, 

m 


CHRISTIAN. 


36r 


My  strength  decays,  mine  eyes  are  dried, 
4  And  sorrow  wastes  my  bones.1 

3  Among  mine  enemies  my  name 

Was  a  mere  proverb  grown, 
While  to  my  neighbours  I  became 
Forgotten  and  unknown. 

4  Slander  and  fear,  on  every  side, 

Seiz'd  and  be:ret  me  round  ; 
I  to  the  throne  of  grace  applied, 
And  speedy  rescue  found. 

PAUSE. 

5  How  great  deliverance  thou  hast  wrought. 

Before  the  sons  of  men ! 
The  lying  lips  to  silence  brought, 

And  made  their  boastings  vain! 
8  Thy  children,  from  the  strife  of  tongues, 

Shall  thy  pavilion  hide, 
Guard  them  from  infamy  and  wrongs, 

And  crush  the  sons  of  pride. 
7  Within  thy  sacred  presence,  Lord, 

Let  me  for  ever  dwell : 
No  fenced  city,  wall'd  and  barr'd, 

Secures  a  saint  so  well. 

.^fi7      (Psalm  118.  ver.  6—15.  IstPart.  C.  M.) 
JU  / .  Deliverance  from  a  Tumult. 

1  rpHE  Lord  appears  my  helper  now, 
-■-    Nor  is  my  faith  a/raid 

What  all  the  sons  of  earth  can  do, 
Since  heaven  affords  its  aid. 

2  'Tis  safer,  Lord,  to  hope  in  thee, 

And  have  my  God  my  friend, 
Than  trust  in  men  of  high  degree, 
And  on  their  truth  depend. 

3  Like  bees  my  foes  beset  me  round, 

A  large  and  angry  swarm  ; 
But  I  shall  all  their  "rage  confound 
By  thine  almighty  arm. 

4  'Tis  through  the  Lord  my  heart  is  strong. 

In  him  my  lips  rejoice  ; 
While  his  salvation  is  my  song, 
How  cheerful  is  my  voice  ! 

5  Like  angrv  bees  they  girt  me  round; 

When  God  appears  they  fly: 
So  burning  thorns,  with  crackling  sound, 
Make  a  fierce  blaze  and  die. 
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368  CHRISTIAN. 

6  Joy  to  the  saints  and  peace  belongs 
The  Lord  protects  their  days  : 
Let  Israel  tune  immortal  songs 
To  his  almighty  grace. 

o£0  (Psalm  143.  L.  M.) 

ovo.  Complaint  of  heavy  Afflictions  in  Mind 
and  Body. 

1  ]1/I"Y  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God, 
•*■"    Hear  when  I  spread  my  hands  abroad 
And  cry  for  succour  from  thy  throne, 

0  make  thy  truth  and  mercy  known. 

2  Let  judgment  not  against  me  pass, 
Behold  thy  servant  pleads  thy  grace  ; 
Should  justice  call  us  to  thy  bar, 
No  man  alive  is  guiltless  there. 

3  Look  down  in  pity,  Lord,  and  see 
The  mighty  woes  that  burden  me  ; 
Down  to  the  dust  my  life  is  brought, 
Like  one  long  buried  and  forgot. 

4  I  dwell  in  darkness  and  unseen, 
My  heart  is  desolate  within  ; 

My  thoughts  in  rrusing  silence  trace 
The  ancient  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

5  Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope 
To  bear  my  sinking  spirits  up  ; 

1  stretch  my  hands  to  God  again, 
And  thirst  like  parched  lands  for  rain. 

6  For  thee  I  thirst,  I  prav  I  mourn  ; 
When  will  thy  smiling*  ftce  return  ? 
Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove  ? 
And  God  for  ever  hide  his  love  ? 

7  My  God,  thy  long  delay  to  save 
Will  sink  thy  prisoner  to  the  grave  ; 

My  heart  grows  faint,  and  dim  mine  eye ; 

Make  haste  to  help  before  I  die. 
S  The  night  is  witness  to  my  tears, 

Distressing  pains,  distressing  fears  ; 

()  might  I  hear  thy  morning  voice, 

How  would  my  wearied  powers  rejoice  ! 
9  In  thee  I  trust,  to  thee  I  sigh, 

And  lift  my  heavy  soul  on  high, 

For  thee  sit  waiting  all  the  day, 

And  wear  the  tiresome  hours  away. 
?0  Break  off  my  fetters,  Lord,  and  show 

Which  is  the  path  mv  feet  should  go  ; 


CHRISTIAN.  369 

If  snares  and  foes  beset  the  road, 
I  flee  to  hide  me  near  my  God. 

1 1  Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill ; 
Let  the  good  Spirit  of  thy  love 
Conduct'me  to  thy  courts  above. 

12  Then  shall  my  soul  no  more  complain, 
The  tempter  then  shall  rage  in  vain  j 
And  flesh,  that  was  my  foe  before, 
Shall  never  vex  my  spirit  more. 

o/?q      (Psalm  55.  1—8.16—18.22.  CM.) 
.10  J.  Support  fur  the  afflicted  and  tempted  Soul- 

1  f\  GOD,  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries, 
*^   Behold  my  flowing  tears, 

For  earth  and  hell  my  hurt  devise, 
And  triumph  in  my  fears. 

2  Their  rage  is  levell'd  at  my  life, 

My  soul  with  guilt  they  load, 
And  fill  my  thoughts  with  inward  strife 
To  shake  my  hope  in  God. 

3  With  inward  pain  my  heart-strings  sound, 

I  groan  with  every  breath ; 
Horror  and  fear  bes'et  me  round 

Amongst  the  shades  of  death. 
i  0  were  I  like  a  feather'd  dove, 

And  innocence  had  wings  ; 
I'd  fly,  and  make  a  long  remove, 

From  all  these  restless  things. 

5  Let  me  to  some  wild  desert  go, 

And  find  a  peaceful  home, 
Where  storms  of  malice  never  blow, 
Temptations  never  come. 

6  Vain  hopes,  and  vain  inventions  all 

To  'scape  the  rage  of  hell ! 

The  mighty  God  on  whom  I  call 

Can  save  me  here  as  well. 

PAUSE. 

7  By  morning  light  I'll  seek  his  face, 

At  noon  repeat  my  cry, 
The  night  shall  hear  me  ask  his  grace, 
Nor  will  he  long  deny. 
3  God  shall  preserve  my  soul  from  fear, 
Or  shield  me  when  afraid  ; 
Ten  thousand  angels  must  appear 
If  he  command  their  aid, 
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370,  371         christian/ 

9  I  cast  my  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
The  Lord  sustains  them  all ; 
My  courage  rests  upon  his  word 
That  saints  shall  never  fall. 
10  Mv  highest  hopes  shall  not  be  vain, 
Mv  lips  shall  spread  his  praise; 
While  cruel  and  deceitful  men 
Scarce  live  out  half  their  days. 

;>~n  (Hymn  25.  B.  2.  CM.) 

«*  ■  U.         Complaining  of  spiritual  Sloth. 

1  TVTY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  ? 
•*■"   A.  wake,  my  sluggish  soul! 

Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants  for  one  poor  grain 

Labour,  and  tug,  and  strive, 
Yet  we  who  have  a  heaven  t'  obtain, 
How  negligent  we  live ! 

3  We  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move  ; 
We  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above  ; 

4  We  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down, 

And  labour'd  for  our  good, 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchas'd  with  his  blood  ! 

5  Lord,  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still  ? 

And  never  act  our  parts  ? 
Come,  holy  Dove,  from  th'  heavenly  hi 
And  sit  and  warm  our  hearts. 

6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, 

Upward  our  souls  shall  rise  : 
With  hands  of  faith  and  wings  of  love 
We'll  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

r,7l  (Hymn  98.  B.  2.  CM.) 

•*  '  *  ■        Hardness  of  Heart  complained  of, 

1  "jllY  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is  ! 
-*•"   How  heavy  here  it  lies  ! 
Heavy  and  cold  within  my  breast. 

Just  like  a  rock  of  ice  ! 

2  Sin  like  a  raging  tyrant  sits 

Upon  this  flinty  throne, 
And  every  grace  lies  buried  deep 
Beneath  this  heart  of  stone. 

3  How  seldom  do  I  rise  to  God, 

Or  taste  the  iovs  above  ' 
262        '   ' 


CHRISTIAN.  37S 

This  mountain  presses  down  my  faith, 
And  chills  my  flaming  love. 

4  When  smiling  mercy  court-  my  soul 

With  all  its  heavenly  charms, 

This  stubborn,  this  relentless  thing 

Would  thrust  it  from  my  arms. 

5  Against  the  thunders  of  thy  word 

Rebellious  I  have  stood, 
My  heart  it  shakes  not  at  the  wrath 
And  terrors  of  a  God. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  steep  this  rock  of  mine 

In  thine  own  crimson  sea  : 
None  but  a  bath  of  blood  divine 
Can  melt  the  flint  away. 

^~.y    (Psalm  -25.  ver.  15— i 22.  3dPart.  S.  M.} 

^  '  *•    Distress  of  Soul;  or,  Backsliding  and 

Desertion, 

1  "\f  INE  eyes  and  my  desire 
-**■■  Are  ever  to  the  Lord ; 

I  love  to  plead  his  promises. 
And  re.-t  upon  his  word. 

2  Turn,  turn  thee  to  my  soul. 
Bring  thy  salvation  near! 

When  will  thy  hand  release  my  feet 
Out  of  the  deadly  snare! 

3  When  shall  the  sovereign  grace 
Of  my  forgiving  God 

Restore'me  trom  those  dangerous  ways 
My  wandering  feet  have  trod  ? 

4  The  tumult  of  my  thoughts 
Doth  but  enlarge  my  wo ; 

My  spirit  languishes,  my  heart 
Is  desolate  and  low. 

5  With  every  morning  light 
My  sorrow  new  begins  ; 

Look  on  mv  anguish  and  my  pain, 
And  pardon  all  my  sins. 
PAUSE. 

6  Behold  the  hosts  of  hell, 
How  cruel  is  their  hate  ! 

Against  my  life  they  rise,  and  join 

Their  fury  with  deceit 

O  keep  my  soul  from  death, 

Nor  put  ray  hope  to  shame, 
For  I  have  pfac'dmy  only  trust 

Id  mv  Redeemer's  name. 


8      With  humble  faith  I  wait 
To  see  thy  face  again  ; 
Of  Israel  it  shall  ne'er  be  said, 
*  He  sought  the  Lord  in  vain.' 

070  (Hymn  163.  B.  2.  CM.) 

Old,  Complaint  of  Desertions  and  Temptations 
1  "pjEAR  Lord,  behold  our  tore  distress ; 
■*^  Our  sins  attempt  to  reign  ; 
Stretch  out  thine  aim  of  conquering  grace, 
And  let  thy  foes  be  slam. 
•2  [The  lion  with  his  dreadful  roar 
Affrights  thy  feeble  sheep  : 
Reveal  the  glory  of  thy  power, 
And  chain  him  to  the  deep. 
*  Must  we  indulge  a  long  despair? 
Shall  our  pefiticns  die  ? 
Our  mournings  never  reach  thine  ear, 
Nor  tears  affect  thine  eye  ?] 

4  If  thou  despise  a  mortal  «roan, 

Yet  hear  a  Saviour's  blood  ; 
An  advocate  so  near  the  throne 
Pleads  and  prevails  with  God. 

5  He  brought  the  Spirit's  powerful  sword 

To  slay  our  deadly  foes  ; 
Our  sins  shall  die  beneath  thy  word, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose. 

6  How  boundless  is  our  Father's  grace, 

In  height,  and  depth,  and  length  ! 
He  makes  his  Son  our  righteousness, 
His  Spirit  is  our  strength. 

i~a  (Psalm  13.  CM.) 

D  i  41.  Complaint  under  Temptations  of  the  Devil. 

i  TJOW  Ions;  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face  ? 

-"-  My  God,  how  long  delay  ? 

When  shall  I  feel  those  heavenly  rays 
That  chase  my  fears  away  ? 

2  How  long  shall  my  poor  labouring  soul 

Wrestle  and  toil  in  vain  ? 
Thy  word  can  all  my  foes  control, 
And  ease  my  raging  pain. 

3  See  how  the  prince  of  darkness  tries 

All  his  malicious  arte, 
He  spreads  a  mist  around  my  eyes, 
And  throws  his  fiery  darts. 
•I  Be  thou  my  sun,  and  thou  my  shield 
My  ^oul  in  safetv  keep  ; 
364 


CHRISTIAN.  375 

Make  haste  before  mine  eyes  are  seal'd 

In  death's  eternal  sleep. 
»  How  would  the  tempter  boast  aloud 

If  I  become  his  prey  ? 
Behold  the  sons  of  hell  grow  proud 

At  thy  so  long  delay. 

6  But  they  shall  fly  at  thy  rebuke, 

And  Satan  hide  his  head  ; 
He  knoivs  the  terrors  of  thy  look, 
And  hears  thy  voice  with  dread. 

7  Thou  wilt  display  that  sovereign  grace, 

Where  all  my  hopes  have  hung  ; 
I  shall  employ  rny  lips  in  praise, 
And  victor}-  shall  be  sung. 

:>--  (Hymn  20.  B.  2.  CM.) 

*  '  J*  Backslidings  and  Returns  ;  or,  the  Incf>-  - 

stanaj  of  our  Love. 
1  W^HY  is  mv  heart  so  far  from  thee, 
*  »    My  God,  my  chief  delight  ? 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 
With  thee,  no  more  by  night  \ 
I  [Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove? 
Where  can  such  sweetness  be 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, 
As  I  have  found  in  thee  ?] 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savour  of  thy  grace, 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 

4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 

The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to  seize  my  taste, 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 

5  [Trifles  of  nature  or  of  art, 

With  fair  deceitful  charms, 
Intrude  upon  my  thoughtless  heart, 
And  thrust  thee  from  my  arms.] 

6  Then  I  repent  and  vex  my  soul 

That  I  should  leave  thee  so  ; 
Where  will  those  wild  affections  roll 
That  let  a  Saviour  go ! 

7  [Sin's  promis'd  joys  are  tum'd  to  pain, 

And  I  am  drown'd  in  grief; 
But  my  dear  Lord  returns  again, 
He  flies  to  mv  relief. 
265         '  23 


376,   377  CHRISTIAN. 

S  Seizing  my  soul  with  sweet  surprise. 
He  draws  with  loving  bands ; 
Divine  compassion  in  iiis  eyes, 
And  pardon  in  his  hands.] 
9  [Wretch  that  I  am  to  wander  thus 
In  chase  of  false  delight ! 
Let  me  be  fasten'd  to  thy  cross 
Rather  than  lose  thy  sight.] 
10  [Make  haste,  my  days,  to  reach  the  goal, 
And  bring  my  heart  to  rest 
On  the  dear  centre  of  my  soul, 
My  God,  my  Saviour's  breast.] 

Q7fi  (Psalm IS.  L.M.) 

0  /  D.  pleading  with  God  wider  Desertion;  or, 

Hope  in  Darkness. 

1  TTOW  long,  O  Lord,  shall  I  complain 
-"•  Like  one  that  seeks  his  God  in  vain  ? 
Canst  thou  thy  face  for  ever  hide? 

And  I  still  pray,  and  be  denied  ? 

2  Shall  I  for  ever  be  forgot 

As  one  whom  thou  regardest  not  ? 

Still  shall  my  soul  thine  absence  mourn? 

And  still  despair  of  thy  return  ? 

3  How  long  shall  my  poor  troubled  breast 
Be  with  these  anxious  thoughts  opprest? 
And  Satan,  my  malicious  foe, 
Rejoice  to  see  me  sunk  so  low  ? 

-1  Hear,  Lord,  and  grant  me  quick  relief, 
Before  my  death  conclude  my  grief; 
If  thou  withhold  thy  heavenly  light, 
I  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 

5  How  will  the  powers  of  darkness  boast, 
If  but  one  praying  soul  be  lost ! 

But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  grace, 
And  shall  again  behold  thy  face. 

6  Whate'er  my  fears  or  foes  suggest, 
Thou  art  my  hope,  my  jo\r,  my  rest ; 
My  heart  shall  feel  thy  love,  and  raise 
My  cheerful  voice  to  songs  of  praise. 

(Psalm  119.  lGthPart.  C.  M.) 
Prayer  for  quickening  Grace. 
Vet.  25.  37. 
jVTY  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust ; 
-*■**-  Lord,  give  me  life  divine ; 
From  vain  desires  and  every  lust 
Turn  ofTthese  eves  of  mine. 
2M 


377. 


CHRIST  I  I 

i  need  the  influence  of  thy  gTacc 
To  speed  me  in  thy 

I  should  loiter  in  my  race, 
Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 
Ver.  1*07. 
When  sore  afflictions  press  me  down, 

I  need  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Thy  word  that  I  have  rest 
Shall  help  my  heaviest  hours. 
Ver.  1 
Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  still  ? 

And  thou  a  faithful  I 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
To  run  the  heavenly  road  ? 
Ver.  159.  40. 
Does  not  ntj  -ecepts  love. 

And  long  to  see  thy  lace  ? 
And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move 
Without  enlivening  grace ! 
Ver.  93. 
Then  shall  I  love  thy  gospel  more, 

And  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
When  I  have  kit  its  quickening  power 
To  draw  me  near  the  Lord. 

.,~o        (Psalm  119.  12th  Part.  CM.) 

O  /  O.  Breathing  after  Comfort  and  Deliverance 

Ver.  153. 

MY  God,  consider  my  distress, 
Let  mercy  plead  my  cause  ; 
Though  I  have*  sinned  against  thy  grace, 
I  can't  forget  thy  laws. 

Ver.  39.  116, 
Forbid,  forbid  the  sharp  reproach 

Which  I  so  justly  fear  ; 
Uphold  my  life,  uphold  my  hopes, 
Nor  let  my  shame  appear. 
Ver.  MS.  135. 
Be  thou  a  surety.  Lord,  for  me, 

Nor  let  the  proud  opp'  I 
But  make  thy  waiting  servant  see 
The  shinings  of  thy  face. 
Ver. 
My  eyes  with  expectation  fail, 
Mv  heart  within  me  crie>, 
When  will  the  Lord  his  truth  fulfil, 
•  And  make  mv  comforts  rise  " 
2tt 


379  CHRISTIAN. 

Ver.  132. 
Look  down  upon  my  sorrows,  Lord, 

And  show  thy  grace  the  same 
As  thou  art  ever  wont  t'  afford 

To  those  that  love  thy  name. 

n«q  (Psalm  38.  CM.) 

o  tu.     Guilt  of  Conscience  and  Relief;  or,  Re* 
pentance  and  Prayer  for  Pardon  and  Health. 

1  \  MIDST  thy  wrath  remember  love, 
-^*-  Restore  thy  servant,  Lord ; 

Nor  let  a  Father's  chastening  prove 
Like  an  avenger's  sword. 

2  Thine  arrows  stick  within  my  heart, 

My  flesh  is  sorely  prest ; 
Between  the  sorrows  and  the  smart 
My  spirit  finds  no  rest. 

3  My  sins  a  heavy  load  appear, 

And  o'er  my  head  are  gone ; 
Too  heavy  they  for  me  to  bear, 
Too  hard  for  me  t'  atone. 

4  Mv  thoughts  are  like  a  troubled  sea, 

My  nead  still  bending1  down  ; 
And  I  go  mourning  all  the  day 

Beneath  my  Father's  frown. 
•5  Lord,  I  am  weak,  and  broken  sore, 

None  of  my  powers  are  whole  ; 
The  inward  anguish  makes  me  roar, 

The  anguish  of  my  soul. 

6  All  my  desire  to  thee  is  known, 

Thine  eye  counts  every  tear, 
And  every  sigh,  and  every  groan 
Is  notie'd  by  thine  ear. 

7  Thou  art  my  God,  my  only  hope ; 

My  God  will  hear  my  cry, 
My  God  will  bear  my  spirit  up 
When  Satan  bids  me  die. 
3  [My  foot  is  ever  apt  to  slide, 
My  foes  rejoice  to  see  't ; 
They  raise  their  pleasure  and  their  pride, 
When  they  supplant  my  feet. 
9  But  I'll  confess  my  guilt  to  thee, 
And  grieve  for  all  my  sin, 
I'll  mourn  how  weak  my  graces  be, 
And  beg  support  divine. 
10  My  God,  forgive  my  follies  past, 
And  be  for  ever  nigh  : 
268 


CHRISTIAN.  380,  3&1 

O  Lord  of  my  salvation  haste, 
Before  thy  servant  die.  J 

°ftO         DM™  10T-  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 

J>OU.  Correction  for  Sin,  and  Release  by  Prayer, 

1  Tj^ROM  age  to  age  exalt  his  name, 

*-     God  and  his  grace  are  still  the  same  ; 
He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  food, 
And  feeds  the  poor  with  every  good. 

2  But  if  their  hearts  rebel  and  rise 
Against  the  God  that  rules  the  skies. 
If  they  reject  his  heavenly  word, 
And  slight  the  counsels  of  the  Lord  ; 

3  He'll  bring  their  spirits  to  the  ground, 
And  no  deliverer  shall  be  founil ; 
Laden  with  grief  they  waste  their  breath 
In  darkness  and  the  shades  of  death. 

4  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries, 
He  makes  the  dawning  light  arise, 
And  scatters  all  that  dismal  shade, 
That  hung  so  heavy  round  their  head. 

5  He  cut?  the  bars  of  brass  in  two, 

And  lets  the  smiling  prisoners  through  : 
Takes  off  the  load  of  guilt  and  s;rief! 
And  gives  the  labouring  soul  relief. 

6  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wonderous  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  ways ! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 

^o-i  (Psalm  4.  1,  2,  3.  5,  6,  7.  L.  M.) 

•jol.  Hcaring  of  Prayer :  or,  God  our  Portion, 
and  Christ  our  Hope. 

1  f\  GOD  of  grace  and  righteousness. 

^^  Hear  and  attend  when  I  complain  ; 

Thou  hast  enlarged  me  in  distress, 

Bow  down  a  gracious  ear  again. 
S  Ye  sons  of  men,  in  vain  ye  try 

To  turn  my  glory  into  shame  ; 

How  long  will  scoffers  love  to  lie, 

And  dare  approach  my  Saviour's  name  I 

3  Know  that  the  Lord  divides  his  saints 
From  all  the  tribe?  of  men  beside  ; 
He  hears  the  cry  of  penitents 

For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  that  died. 

4  When  our  obedient  hands  have  done 
A  thousand  works  of  righteousness. 

l269  ~   23* 


382. 


382,  383  CHRISTIAN. 

We  put  our  trust  in  God  alone, 
And  glory  in  his  pardoning  grace. 

5  Let  the  unthinking  many  say, 

'  Who  will  bestow  some  earthly  good  V 
But,  Lord,  thy  light  and  love  we  pray, 
Our  souls  desire  this  heavenly  food. 

6  Then  shall  my  cheerful  powers  rejoice 
At  grace  and  favour  so  divine  ; 

Nor  will  I  change  my  happy  choice 
For  all  their  corn,  and  all  their  wine. 

(Psalm  85.  1—8.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

Waiting  for  an  Answer  to  Prayer ;  or, 
Deliverance  begun  and  completed, 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  call'd  thy  grace  to  mind, 
•"  Thou  hast  revers'd  our  heavy  doom  : 

So  God  forgave  when  Israel  sinn'd, 

And  brought  his  wandering  captives  home. 

2  Thou  hast  begun  to  set  us  free, 
And  made  thy  fiercest  wrath  abate  : 
Now  let  our  hearts  be  turn'd  to  thee, 
And  thy  salvation  be  complete. 

3  Revive  our  dying  graces,  Lord, 
And  let  thy  saints  in  thee  rejoice  ; 
Make  known  thy  truth,  fulfil  thy  word, 
We  wait  for  praise  to  tune  our  voice. 

4  We  wait  to  hear  what  God  will  say  ; 
He'll  speak,  and  give  his  people  peace  ; 
But  let  them  run  no  more  astray, 

Lest  his  returning  wrath  increase. 


383. 


(Psalm  51.  3d  Part.  L.  M.) 
The  Backslider  restored ;  or,  Repentance 
and  Faith  in  the  Blood  of  Christ, 

1  f\  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
^  Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within. 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin : 
Let  tbv  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

■j  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight : 
Thine  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more 
270 


CHRISTIAN.  384 

4  Though  I  hare  gTiev'd  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 

His  help  and  comfort  still  afford  : 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne 

To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 
>  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 

Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despite 

A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

6  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust. 
And  ovrns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemn'd'to  die*. 

7  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace ; 
I'll  lead  them  to  rny  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

8  0  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  ! 
Salvitinn  shall  be  all  my  song  f 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,"  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

1&A  (Hymn  95.  B.  2,  C.  M.) 

*W"=»     Look  on  Him  ir  horn  they  pierced,  t 
mourn. 

1  INFINITE  grief!  amazing  wo  ! 
J-  Behold  rny  bleeding  Lord  ; 

fceYl  and  the  "Jews  conspir'd  his  death, 
And  us'd  the  Roman  sword. 

2  Oh,  the  sharp  pangs  of  smarting  pain 

lly  dear  Redeemer  bore, 
When  knotty  whips  and  ragged  thorns 
Hi.s  sacred  body  tore  ! 

3  But  knotty  whips  and  ragged  thorns 

In  ^ain  do  I  accuse, 
In  vair  I  blame  the  Roman  bands, 
And  the  more  spiteful  Jews. 

4  'Twere  ?ou,  my  sins,  my  cruel  sins, 

His  chhf  tormentors  were  ; 
Each  of  mv  crimes  became  a  nail, 
unbelief  the  spear, 
.i  'Tv.ere  you  that  poH'd  the  vengeance  down 
Lpon  his  guiltless  head  : 
Break,  bit  r ;  O  burst,  mine  eyes. 

A j id  let  my  sorrows  b>eed. 
6  Strike,  mighty  gn  soul, 

Till  melting  waters  flow, 
?7Z 


385,  386  christian. 

And  deep  repentance  drown  mine  eyes 
In  undissembled  wo. 
oo  n    (Ps.  18.  ver.  1—6.  15—18.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 
yfOO,    Deliverance  from  Despair;  or,  Tempta- 
tions overcome. 
i  rpHEE  will  I  love,  O  Lord,  my  strength, 
-*-    My  rock,  my  tower,  my  high  defence ; 
Thy  mighty  arm  shall  be  my  trust, 
For  I  have  found  salvation  thence. 

2  Death,  and  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 
Stood  round  me  with  their  dismal  shade  ; 
While  floods  of  high  temptations  rose, 
And  made  my  sinking  soul  afraid. 

3  I  saw  the  opening  gates  of  hell, 
With  endless  pains  and  sorrow  there, 
Which  none  but  they  that  feel  can  tell, 
While  I  was  hurried  to  despair. 

4  In  my  distress  I  call'd c  My  God!' 
When  I  could  scarce  believe  him  mine  ; 
He  bow'd  his  ear  to  my  complaint, 
Then  did  his  grace  appear  divine. 

5  [With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief, 
As  on  a  cherub's  wing  he  rode  ; 
Awful  and  bright  as  lightning  shone 
The  face  of  my  deliverer  God. 

6  Temptations  fled  at  his  rebuke, 
The  blast  of  his  almighty  breath ; 
He  sent  salvation  from  on  high, 

And  drew  me  from  the  deeps  of  death.] 

7  Great  were  my  fears,  my  foes  were  great, 
Much  was  their  strength,  and  more  their  rage  ; 
But  Christ,  my  Lord,  is  conqueror  still 

In  all  the  wars  that  devils  wage. 

8  My  song  for  ever  shall  record 
That  terrible,  that  joyful  hour : 
And  give  the  glory  to  the  Lord 
Due  to  his  mercy  and  his  power. 

0  nn    (Ps.  40.  ver.  1, 2,  3.  5.  17.  1st  Part.  C.  M. 
,)0"'  A  Song  of  Deliverance  from  gi'eat  Distress, 

1  T  WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord, 

■*■  He  bow'd  to  hear  my  cry ; 
He  saw  me  resting  on  his  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 

2  He  rais'd  me  from  a  horrid  pit 

Where  mourning  long  I  lav, 
272 


CHRISTIAN.  387,  388 

And  from  my  bonds  rcleas'd  my  feet, 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 

And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  bis  hand, 
In  a  new  thankful  iong. 

4  I'll  spread  his  works  of  grace  abroad  ; 

The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear, 
And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fear. 

5  How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love ! 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  how  great ! 
We  have  not  words  nor  hours  enough 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

6  When  Fm  afflicted,  poor  and  low, 

And  light  and  peace  depart, 

My  God  beholds  my  heavy  wo, 

And  bears  me  on  his  heart. 

•*Q7         (Psalm  61.  ver.  1—6.  S.  M.) 
3°'  •  Safe tu  in  God. 

1  TI7HEN  overwhelmed  with  grief 

*  *     My  heart  within  me  dies, 
Helpless  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  O  lead  me  to  the  rock 
That's  high  above  my  head, 

And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 
For  ever  I'll  abide  : 

Thou  art  the  tower  oi  my  defence. 
The  refuge  v.- here  I  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 

..no         (Hymn  50.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

.300.     Comfort  under  Sorrows  and  Pains, 

1  "j^JOW  let  the  Lord  my  Saviour  smile, 
■*-^    And  show  my  name  upon  his  heart, 
I  would  forget  my  pains  awhile, 

And  in  the  pleasure  lose  the  smart. 

2  But,  oh !  it  swells  my  sorrows  high 
To  see  my  blessed  Jesus  frown, 
My  spirits  sink,  my  comforts  die, 
Aiid  all  the  springs  of  life  are  down, 

273 


389  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Yet  why,  my  soul,  why  these  complaints  ? 
Still  while  he  frowns,  his  bowels  move; 
Still  on  his  heart  he  bears  his  saints, 
And  feels  their  sorrows  and  his  love. 

4  My  name  is  printed  on  his  breast, 
His  book  of  life  contains  my  name  ; 
I'd  rather  have  it  there  impress'd 
Than  in  the  bright  records  of  fame. 

5  When  the  last  fire  burns  all  things  here, 
Those  letters  shall  securely  stand, 
And  in  the  Lamb's  fair  book  appear 
Writ  by  th'  eternal  Father's  hand. 

6  Now  shall  my  minutes  smoothly  run, 
Whilst  here  I  wait  my  Father's  will ; 
My  rising  and  my  setting  sun 

Roll  gently  up  and  down  the  hill. 

opo  (Hvmn  102.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

J°^     The  Beatitudes,  Matt.  v.  3—12. 

1  ["DLESS'D  are  the  humble  souls  that  see 
■*-*  Their  emptiness  and  poverty ; 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven.] 

-2  [Bless'd  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart ; 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 
A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes.] 

3  [Bless'd  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war ; 
God  will  secure  their  happy  state, 

And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great.] 

4  [Bless'd  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness, 
They  shall  be  well  supply'd,  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread.] 

5  [Bless'd  are  the  men  whose  bowels  move 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love ; 
From  Christ  the  Lord  shall  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again.] 

6  [Bless'd  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  powers  of  sin, 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity.] 

7  [Bless'd  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife, 
They  shall  be  call'd  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace.] 

2  74 


CHRISTIAN. 


390,  39 1 


are  the  sufferers  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake ; 

-hall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward.] 

.,0n      (Hvmn43.  B.  I.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 
.>  JU.  xhe  I  easure,  1  Cor.  iii.  21. 

1  TXO^   '•  «ire  we  posse:- s  ! 
-"■.  How  rich  thy  bounty,  King  of  grace! 

■s,  and  worlds  to  come  ; 
Earth  is  our  lodge,  and  heaven  our  home. 

2  All  thinzs  are  ours,  the  gifts  of  God; 
The  purchase  of  a  iood  : 
While  the  iiood  Spirit  shows  us  Low 
To  use  and  to  improve  them  too. 

3  If  peace  an 

They  help  me.  Lord,  to  speak  thy  praise  : 
If  bread  of  sorrow  a  be  my  food, 
Those  sorrows  work  my  lasting  good. 

4  I  would  not  change  my  blest  estate 
For  all  the  Us  good  or  great : 
And  while  my  faith  can  keep  her  hold, 
I  envy  not  the  sinner's  gold. 

5  Father.  I  wait  thy  daily  will ; 
Thou  shalt  divid-   i  -'ill : 
Grant  me  on  earth  what  seems  thee  best, 
Till  death  and  heaven  reveal  the  rest. 


391 


(Hymn  53.  B.  :.   C.  M.) 
The  Pilgrimage  of  the  Saints;  or,  Earth 
end  Heaven, 


I  T  ORD  !  what  a  wretched  land  is  this. 
"  That  yields  us  no  supply  ! 
No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 
Nor  streams  of  living  joy  ! 

i  But  pricki: ._  .ugh  all  the  ground. 

And  mortal  poisons  grow, 
all  the  rivers  that  Ire  found 
dangerous  waters  flow. 

3  Yet  the  dear  path  to  thine  abode 

Lies  through  tins  horrid  land  ; 
Lord  !  we  would  keep  the  heavenly  road; 
Anl  run  ■!  thy  command. 

4  [Our  souls  shall  tread  the  desert  through 

retted  feet; 
And  faith  and  flaming  zeal  subdue 
Th<  we"  meet.  1 

275 


i 


392  CHRISTIAN. 

5  [A  thousand  savage  beasts  of  prey 

Around  the  forest  roam ; 
But  Judah's  Lion  guards  the  way, 
And  guides  the  strangers  home.] 

6  [Long  nights  and  darkness  dwell  below, 

With  scarce  a  twinkling  ray ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  we  go 
Is  everlasting  day.] 

7  [By  glimmering  hopes  and  gloomy  fears 

We  trace  the  sacred  road. 
Through  dismal  deeps  and  dangerous  snares 
We  make  our  way  to  God.] 

8  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 

But  we  march  upward  still ; 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways, 
And  reach  at  Zion's  hill. 

9  [See  the  kind  angels  at  the  gates 

Inviting  us  to  come ; 
There  Jesus  the  forerunner  waits 
To  welcome  travellers  home.] 

10  There  on  a  green  and  flowery  mount 

Our  weary  souls  shall  sit, 
And  v/ith  transporting  joys  recount 
The  labours  of  our  feet. 

11  [No  vain  discourse  shall  fill  our  tongue, 

Nor  trifles  vex  our  ear, 
Infinite  grace  shall  be  our  song, 
And  God  rejoice  to  hear.] 

12  Eternal  glories  to  the  King 

That  brought  us  safely  through  ; 
Our  tongues  shall  never  cease  to  sing, 
And  endless  praise  renew. 

oQ9  (Hymn  100.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

0  J -j.  77^  Presence  of  Christ  is  the  Life  of  mt/ 

Soul. 

1  [XTOWT  full  of  anguish  is  the  thought, 

-"-  How  it  distracts  and  tears  my  heart. 
If  God  at  last,  my  sovereign  Judge, 
Should  frown,  and  bid  my  soul  Depart ! 

2  Lord,  when  I  quit  this  earthly  stage, 
Where  shall  I  fly  but  to  thy  breast ! 
For  I  have  sought  no  other  home  ; 
For  I  have  learnt  no  other  rest. 

3  I  cannot  live  contented  here, 
Without  some  glimpses  of  thv  face  ; 

"76 


CHRISTIAN".  39." 

And  heaven  without  thy  presence  there 
Would  be  a  dark  and  tiresome  place. 

4  When  earthly  cares  engross  the  day, 
And  hold  my  thoug  irom  thee, 
The  shining-  hours  of  cheerful 

Are  long  and  tedious  years  to  me. 

5  And  if  no  evening  visit's  paid, 
Between  my  Saviour  and  my  soul, 
How  dull  the  night !  how  sad  the  shade  ! 
How  mournfully  the  minutes  roll ! 

6  This  flesh  of  mine  might  learn  as  soon 
To  live,  yet  part  with  all  my  blood  ; 
To  breathe  when  vital  air  is  gone, 

Or  thrive  and  grow  without  my  food. 

7  [Christ  is  my  light,  my  life,  my  care, 
My  blessed  hope,  my  heavenly  prize, 
Dearer  than  all  my  passions  are, 
My  limbs,  my  bowels,  or  mj  eves. 

S  The  strings  that  twine  about  my  heart, 
Tortures  and  racks  may  tear  them  off; 
But  they  can  never,  never  part 
With  their  dear  hold  of  Christ  my  love.] 

9  [My  God  !  and  can  an  humble  child 
That  loves  thee  with  a  flame  so  high, 
Be  ever  from  thy  face  exii'd, 
Without  the  pity  of  thine  eye  I 
10  Impossible  !  For  thine  own  hands 
Have  tied  my  heart  so  fast  to  thee  ; 
And  in  thy  book  the  promise  stands, 
That  where  thou  art  thy  friends  must  be.] 

oqo  (Hymn 54  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

ouo.     Gocrs  presence  is  Light  in  Darkness, 

1  TVTY  God,  the  spring  of  all  mv  joys, 
i?J-  The  life  of  my  delights, 

The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  i 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  he  appear, 

My  dawning  is  be* 
He  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning  star, 
And  he  my  rising; 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams 
While  Jesus  sbov  art  is  mine, 

And  whispei  - 

4  My  soul  wo  .  v  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
271  24 


394 396  CHRISTIAN. 

Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 
5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death 
I'd  break  through  every  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through. 
on  i       (Psalm  90.  ver.  13,  &c.  3d  Part.  C.  M.) 
"'J^'  Breathing  after  Heaven. 

1  T>  ETURN,  0  God  of  love,  return  ; 
-"'  Earth  is  a  tiresome  place  ; 
How  long  shall  we  thy  children  mourn 
Our  absence  from  thy  face  ! 
I  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  years, 
Let  sin  and  sorrows  cease, 
And  in  proportion  to  our  tears 
So  make  our  joys  increase. 
3  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servant  show, 
Make  thy  own  work  complete, 
Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know, 
And  own  thy  love  was  great. 
X  Then  shall  we  shine  before  thy  throne 
In  all  thy  beauty,  Lord  ; 
And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

one  (Hymn  65.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

.yJO.     The  Hope  of  Heaven  our  Support  under 
Trials  on  Earth. 

1  "lirHEN  I  can  read  mv  title  clear 

**    To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
Mav  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 
iQft  (Hymn  117.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

orJU.     Livincr  and  dying  with  God  present. 
1  T  CANNOT  bear  thine  absence,  Lord, 
"  My  life  expires  if  thou  depart ; 


H 


sAINTS  AND    SINNERS.        597- 

.  mj  heart,  still  near  my  God, 
And  t'.ou,  mj  God,  be  near  mj 
!  I  wna  not  born  for  earth  and  sin, 
Nor  can  I  lire  vile-  ; 

\    •  ]  would  stay  my  Father's  time. 
And  hope  and  wait  lor  heaven  a  while 
Then,  dearest  Lord;  in  thine  embrace 
Let  me  resign  my  riceting  breatu, 
And  with  a  .-mile'  upon  my  face 
Pass  the  important  hour  of  death. 


SAINTS  AND  SINNLK- 

.<Q7  (Psalm  1.  L.  M.) 

0tJ/'   The  difference  between  the  Rightt 
the  Wicked. 
[APPY  the  man,  whose  cautious  feet 
Shun  tiie  broad  way  that  sinners  go. 
Who  nates  the  place  where  atheists  meet. 
And  fears  to  talk  as  scoffers  do. 

2  He  love?  t'  employ  his  mom;r; 
Amongst  the  statute*  of  the  Lord  f 
And  spends  the  wakeful  hours  of  nigh?, 
With  pleasure  pondeni  _  -  >rd. 

I  He,  like  a  plant  by  gentle  streams. 
Shall  flourish,  in  immortal  green  : 
And  heaven  will  shine  with  kindest  beam* 
On  every  work  his  hands  begin. 

4  But  sinners  find  their  counsel-  erost ; 
As  chaff  before  the  tempest  flies* 
So  shall  their  hopes  be  Mown  and  lost, 
When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  skies. 

>  In  vain  the  rebel  seeks  to  stand 
In  judgment  with  the  pious  race  ; 
The  dreadful  ludie  with  stern  command 
Divides  him  to  a  different  place. 

6  'Straight  is  the  way  my  saints  have  • 
'I  blest  the  path  and  drew  it  plain  : 
1  But  you  would  choose  the  crooked  road, 
1  And  down  it  leads  to  endless  pam.' 

,qo  (Psalm  1.  S.  M.) 

..i  Jo.     The  Saint  happy,  the  Sinner  n 

THE  man  is  ever  blest 
Who  shuns  the  sinners  frays, 
279 


399  SAINTS  AND 

Among  their  counsels  never  stands. 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place. 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 
His  study  and  delight, 

Amidst  the  labours  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 
With  waters  near  the  root ; 

Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live. 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race, 
They  no  such  blessings  find  ; 

Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 
Before  that  judgment-scat, 

Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet  ? 

6  He  knows,  and  he  approves, 
The  way  the  righteous  go  ; 

But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

QOQ  (Psalm  199.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

OJv.  fhe  Blessedness  of  Saints,  and  JVIiscry  of 
Sinners.     Ver.  1,  2,  3. 

BLEST  are  the  undefiTd  in  heart, 
Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean ; 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart, 

But  fly  from  every  sin. 
Blest  are  the  men  that  keep  thy  word, 

And  practise  thy  commands  ; 
With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  the  Lord, 
And  serve  thee  with  their  hands. 
Ver.  165. 
Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law ! 

How  firm  their  souls  abide  ! 
Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 
Ver.  6. 
Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy, 

And  keep  my  face  from  shame: 
When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey, 
And  honour  all  thy  name. 

Ver.  21.  US. 
But  haughty  sinners  God  will  hate. 
The  proud  shall  die  accurst : 
280 


SINNERS.  400.401 

The  sons  of  falsehood  and  deceit 

Are  trodden  to  the  dust. 

Ver.  119.  155. 
Vile  as  the  dross  the  wicked  are  ; 

And  those  that  leave  thy  ways 
Shall  see  salvation  from  afar, 

But  never  taste  thy  grace. 

4fkfl  (Psalm  1.  C.  M.) 

IVV.  xhe  Way  and  End  of  the  Righteous,  and 
the  Wicked. 

1  "DLEST  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place 
-*-*  Where  sinners  love  to  meet; 

Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways. 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat. 

2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 

Has  plac'd  his  chief  delight ; 
By  dav  he  reads  or  hears  the  word; 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  [He  like  a  plant  of  generous  kind, 

By  living  waters  set, 
Safe  from  the  storms  and  blasting  wimi 
Enjoys  a  peaceful  state.] 

4  Green  as  the  leaf  and  ever  fair 

Shall  his  profession  shine, 
While  fruits  of  holiness  appear 

Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 
>  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust ; 

What  vain  designs  they  form  ! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  away  like  dust, 

Or  charl'  before  the  storm. 

5  Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 

Amongst  die  sons  of  grace, 
When  Christ  the  Judge,  at  his  right  hand, 

Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 
His  eye  beholds  the  path  they  tread, 

His  heart  approves  it  well ; 
But  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 

Down  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

i01     (Psalm 37.  ver.  23— 37.  3d  Part.  C.M«j 
lul-  The  same. 

A  TV  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 
*-*-*-  Are  order'd  by  thv  will ; 
Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again, 

Thv  hand  supports  them  still. 
The  Lord  delights  to  see  their  way5. 
Their  virtue  he  approves  ; 
24* 


402  SAINTS  AND 

He'll  ne'er  deprive  them  of  his  grace, 
Nor  leave  the  men  lie  loves. 

3  The  heavenlv  heritage  is  theirs, 

Their  portion  and  their  home; 
He  feeds  them  now,  and  makes  them  heirs 
Of  blessings  long  to  come. 

4  Wait  on  the  Lo-d,  \  e  sons  of  men, 

Nor  fear  when  tyrants  frown  ; 
Ye  shall  confess  their  pride  was  vain, 
When  justice  casts  them  down. 
PAUSE. 
6  The  haughty  sinner  have  I  seen, 
Nor  fearing  men  nor  God, 
Like  a  tall  bay-tree  fair  and  green, 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad. 

6  And  lo !  he  vanish'd  from  the  ground, 

Destroy'd  by  hands  unseen  ; 
Nor  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  found 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 

7  But  mark  the  man  of  righteousness, 

His  several  steps  attend  ; 
True  pleasure  runs  through  all  his  ways, 
And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

a  A9    (Psalm  37.  ver.  1—15.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 
-iUZ.  77^  Cure  of  Envy,  Fretfulness,  and  Unbe- 
lief; or,  the  Rewards  of  the  Righteous,  and  the 
Wicked;  or,  the  World's  Hatred,  and  the  Saint's 
Patience. 

1  T 1/^HY  should  I  vex  my  soul,  and  fret 

"    To  see  the  wicked  rise  ? 
Or  envy  sinners  waxing  great 
By  violence  and  lies  ? 

2  As  flowery  grass,  cut  down  at  noon, 

Before  the  evening  fades, 
So  shall  their  glories  vanish  soon 
In  everlasting  shades. 

3  Then  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust, 

And  practise  all  that's  good ; 
So  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just, 

And  he'll  provide  me  food. 
i  I  to  my  God  my  ways  commit, 

And  cheerful  wait  his  will ; 
Thy  hand,  which  guides  my  doubtful  feet 

Shall  my  desire  fulfil. 

5  Mine  innocence  shalt  thou  display, 

And  make  thv  judgments  known, 
282 


SINKERS.  403 

Fair  as  the  light  of  damning  day, 
And  glorious  as  the  noon. 

6  The  meek  at  last  the  earth  possess, 

And  are  the  heirs  of  heaven  ; 
True  riches,  with  abundant  peace, 
To  humble  souls  are  given. 
PAUSE. 

7  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way, 

Nor  let  your  anger  rise, 
Though  providence  should  long  delay 

To  punish  haughty  vice. 
S  Let  sinners  join  to  break  your  peace, 

And  plot,  and  rage,  and  foam  ; 
The  Lord  derides  them,  for  he  sees 

Their  day  of  vengeance  come. 
9  They  have  drawn  out  the  threatening  sword. 

Have  bent  their  murderous  bow, 
To  slay  the  men  that  fear  the  Lord, 

And  bring  the  righteous  low. 
JO  My  God  shall  break  their  bows,  and  burn 

Their  persecuting  darts, 
Shall  their  own  swords  against  them  turn, 

And  pain  surprise  their  hearts. 

Aftr*  (Psalm  94.  ver.  1,2.7—14.  1st  Part.  CM.) 

t±\Jo.     Saints  chastised,  and  Sinners  destroyed; 

or,  instructive  afflictions. 

1  |"\  GOD,  to  whom  revenge  belongs, 
*-*  Proclaim  thj  wrath  aloud  ; 

Let  sovereign  power  redress  our  wrongs, 
Let  justice  smite  the  proud. 

2  They  say,  The  Lord  nor  sees  nor  hears ; 

When  will  the  fools  be  wise ! 
Can  he  be  deaf  who  form'd  their  ears  ? 
Or  blind,  who  made  their  eyes  ? 

3  He  knows  their  impious  thoughts  are  vain, 

And  they  shall  feel  his  power  ; 
Hi-  wrath  shall  pierce  their  souls  with  pain 
In  some  surprising  hour. 

4  But  if  thy  saints  deserve  rebuke, 

Thou  hast  a  gentler  rod  ; 
Thy  providences  and  thy  book 
Shall  make  them  know  their  God, 

5  Blesi  is  the  man  thy  hands  chastise, 

And  to  his  duty  draw; 
Thy  sconrces  make  thy  children  wise 
When  thev  foreret  thy  law. 
283 


404,  405  sain  is  AN*H 

6  But  God  will  ne'er  cast  off  his  saint*, 
Nor  his  own  promise  break ; 
He  pardons  his  inheritance 
For  their  Redeemer's  sake. 

/tri/1  (Psalm  11.  L.M.) 

-HJ*±«     God  loves  the  Righteous,  and  haleS  tht 
Wicked. 

1  ]y|Y  refuge  is  the  God  of  love  : 

IT  J.  Why  do  my  foes  insult  and  cry*, 
'  Fly  like  a  timorous  trembling  dove, 
c  To  distant  woods  or  mountains  fly  V 

2  If  government  be  all  destroy'd, 
(That  firm  foundation  of  our  peace) 
And  violence  make  justice  void, 
Where  shall  the  righteous  seek  redress  ? 

3  The  Lord  in  heaven  has  fix'd  his  throne, 
His  eye  surveys  the  world  below ; 

To  him  all  mortal  things  are  known, 
His  eyelids  search  our  spirits  through. 

4  If  he  afflicts  his  saints  so  far 

To  prove  their  love,  and  try  their  grace, 
What  may  the  bold  transgressors  fear  ? 
His  very  soul  abhors  their  ways. 

5  On  impious  wretches  he  shall  rain 
Tempests  of  brimstone,  fire,  and  death, 
Such  as  he  kindled  on  the  plain 

Of  Sodom  with  his  angry  breath. 

6  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  souls, 
Whose  thoughts  and  actions  are  sincere ; 
And  with  a  gracious  eye  beholds 

The  men  that  his  own  image  bear. 

ac\k         (Psalm  17.  ver.  13,  &c.  S.  M.) 

LkKJO.  portion  of  Saints  and  Sinners;  or.  Hop" 
and  Despair  in  Death. 

1  \  RISE,  my  gracious  God, 
■£*■  And  make  the  wicked  Are 

They  are  but  thy  chastising  rod 
To  drive  thy  saints  to  thee, 

2  Behold  the  sinner  dies, 

His  haughty  words  are  vain  ; 
Here  in  this  life  his  pleasure  lies, 
And  all  beyond  is  pain. 
S      Then  let  his  pride  advance, 
And  boast  of  all  his  store ; 
The  Lord  is  my  inheritance, 
Mv  soul  can  wish  no  more. 
884 


sinners.  406, 407 

4  I  shall  behold  the  face 
Of  my  forgiving  God, 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness, 
Wash'd  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 

5  There's  a  new  heaven  begun, 
When  1  awake  from  death, 

Dres*  in  the  likeness  of  thy  Son, 
And  draw  immortal  breath. 

|nr  (Psalm  17.  L.M.) 

1UO.  fjie  Sinner's  Portion  and  Saint's  Hope; 
or,  the  Heaven  of  separate  Souls,  and  the  Re- 
surrection. 

1  T  ORD,  I  am  thine  ;  but  thou  wilt  prove 
-*-*  My  faith,  my  patience,  and  my  love  : 
When  men  of  spite  against  me  join, 
They  are  the  sword,  the  hand  is  thine. 

2  Their  hope  and  portion  lies  below  j 
'Tis  all  the  happiness  they  know, 

*Tis  all  they  seek;  they  take  tiieir  share? 
And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs. 

3  What  sinners  value,  I  resign  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine  ; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

4  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show; 
But  the  brio-lit  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantia]  and  sincere: 
When  shall  I  wake,  and  find  me  there? 

3  O  glorious  hour  !  0  blest  abode  ! 

I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ! 

And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 

The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 
6  Mv  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 

Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 

Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 

And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

107  (Psalm  149.  C.  M.) 

-ALT  / .   pra[se  q0^  (in  fa  Saints ;  or,  the  Saints 
judging  the  World. 

1  A  LL  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice, 
-^-  And  let  your  songs  be  new  j 
Amidst  the  church  with  cheerful  voice 

His  later  wonders  show. 

2  The  Jews,  the  people  of  his  grace, 

^hall  their  Redeemer  simr : 
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408  PRIVATE  WORSHIP. 

And  Gentile  nations  join  the  praise, 
While  Zion  owns  her  King. 

3  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  the  just, 

Whom  sinners  treat  with  scorn  ; 
The  meek  that  lie  despis'd  in  dust 
Salvation  shall  adorn. 

4  Saints  should  be  joyful  in  their  King, 

Ev'n  on  a  dying  bed  ; 
And  like  the  souls  in  glory  sine;, 
For  God  shall  raise  the  dead. 

5  Then  his  high  praise  shall  fill  their  tongues. 

Their  hands  shall  wield  the  sword  ; 
And  vengeance  shall  attend  their  songs, 
The  vengeance  of  the  Lord. 

6  When  Christ  his  judgment-seat  ascends, 

And  bids  the  world  appear, 
Thrones  are  prepar'd  for  all  his  friends, 

Who  humbly  lov'd  him  here. 
"7  Then  shall  they  rule  with  iron  rod 

Nations  that  dar'd  rebel ; 
And  join  the  sentence  of  their  God 

On  tyrants  doom'd  to  hell. 
8  The  royal  sinners  bound  in  chains 

New  triumph  shall  afford ; 
Such  honour  for  the  saints  remains  : 

Praise  ye,  and  love  the  Lord. 


WORSHIP. 


Private  worship. 
£(\R  (Hymn  122.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

4Uo.      Retirement  and  Meditation. 

1  IV/f  Y  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
•*■"   A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee  j 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rote 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense, 
One  sovereign  word  can  call  me  thence  ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 
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private  worship.      409.4b; 

4  Be  earth  with  all  her  scenes  withdrawn, 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone  ; 
In  secret  silence  of  the  mind 
My  heaven,  and  there  my  God  I  find. 

i(\Q        (Psalm  119.  2d  Part.  CM.) 
\UJ.    Secret  Devotion  and  Spiritual-minded- 
ness ;  or,  constant  Converse  with  God, 
Ver.  147.  55. 

TO  thee,  before  the  dawning  light, 
My  gracious  God,  I  pray  : 
I  meditate  thy  name  by  night, 
And  keep  thy  law  by  day, 
Ver.  81. 
My  spirit  faints  to  see  thy  grace, 

Thy  promise  bears  me  up  ; 
And  while  salvation  long  delays, 
Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 
Ver.  164. 
Seven  times  a  day  I  lift  my  hands, 

And  pav  my  thanks  to  thee; 
Thv  righteous  providence  demands 
Repeated  praise  from  me. 
Ver.  62. 
When  midnight  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

I  call  thy  works  to  mind  ; 
My  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  rise, 
And  sweet  acceptance  find. 

.  ir>      (Psalm  55.  ver.  15—17.  19.22.  S.  M.) 

41U.    Z)anzerous  Prosperity ;  or,  daily  Devo* 

lions  encouraged. 

1  I"  ET  sinners  take  their  course, 
*-^  And  choose  their  road  to  death  ; 

But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
I'll  spend  my  daily  breath. 

2  My  thoughts  address  his  throne 
When  morning  brings  the  light  ; 

I'll  seek  his  blessing  every  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 
O  my  eternal  God, 

While  sinners  perish  in  surprise 
Beneath  thine  angry  rod. 

4  Because  they  dwell  at  ease, 
And  no  sad  changes  feel, 

They  neither  fear  nor  trust  thy  name. 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  will 
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411,412        FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

5  But  I  with  all  my  cares, 
Will  lean  upon  the  Lord, 

I'll  cast  my  burdens  on  his  arm, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

6  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 
The  children  of  his  love  ; 

The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 

A-*  -i  (Psalm  26.  L.M.) 

*  *  *  •  Self-examination ;  oi\  Evidences  of  Grace. 

1  TUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  my  ways, 
*J    And  try  my  reins,  and  try  my  heart ; 
My  faith  upon  thy  promise  stays, 

Nor  from  thy  law  my  feet  depart. 

2  I  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  sit, 
With  men  of  vanity  and  lies  ; 
The  scoffer  and  the  hypocrite 
Are  the  abhorrence  of  mine  eyes. 

3  Amongst  thy  saints  will  I  appear, 
With  hands  well  wash'd  in  innocence  ; 
But  when  I  stand  before  thy  bar, 
The  blood  of  Christ  is  my  defence. 

5  I  love  thy  habitation,  Lord, 
The  temple  where  thine  honours  dwell ; 
There  shall  I  hear  thin.,  holy  word, 
And  there  thy  works  of  woiider  tell.  ■ 

5  Let  not  my  soul  be  join'd  at  last 
With  men  of  treachery  and  biood, 
Since  I  my  days  on  earth  have  past 
Among  the  saints,  and  near  my  God, 

FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

A19  (Psalm  101.  C.  M.) 

"*  1  ^.    „#  Psalm  for  a  Master  of  a  Family, 

1  f\¥  justice  and  of  grace  I  sing-, 
"  And  pay  my  God  my  vows  ; 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  heavenly  King, 

Teach  me  toVule  my  house. 

2  Now  to  my  tent,  O  God,  repair, 

And  make  thy  servant  wise ; 
I'll  suffer  nothing  near  me  there 
That  shall  offend  thine  eyes. 
8  The  man  that  dots,  i.is  neighbour  wrong, 
By  falsehood  or  by  force, 
The  scornful  eye,  the  slanderous  tongue, 
I'll  thrust  them  from  my  doors. 
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4  P4i  seek  the  faithful  and  the  just, 
And  will  their  help  enjoy  ; 
These  are  the  friend- that  I  shall  tnist, 
The  servants  I'll  employ. 

j  The  wretch,  that  deals  in  dy  deceit. 
I'll  not  endure  a  night ; 
The  liar's  tongue  I  ever  hate, 
And  banish  from  my  sight. 

6  I'll  purge  my  family  around, 
And  make  the  wicked  flee  : 

So  shall  my  house  be  ever  found 
A  dwelling  fit  for  thee. 

I!  o  (Psalm  1-27.  L.  M.) 

k  I  .J.  77ifi  Blessings  of  God  on  the  Business  and 
Comforts  of  Life. 

1  TF  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost 

-■-  And  pains  to  buiid  tie  house  are  lost : 

If  God  the  city  will  not  keep. 

The  watchful  guards  as  well  may  sleep, 

2  Wh  9e  before  the  sun, 
And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done, 
Careful  and  sparing  eat  your  bread 
To  shun  that  poverty  you  dread  ; 

3  'Tis  all  in  vain,  till  God  hath  blest; 
He  can  mak>  rich,  vet  give  us  rest : 
Children  and  friends  are  blessings  too, 
If  God  our  sovereign  make  them  so. 

4  Happv  the  rr?.u  to  whom  he  sends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  friends  : 
How  sweet  our  daily  comforts  prove, 
When  they  are  season'd  with  his  love ! 

41  *  (Psalm  127.  C.  M.) 

*  l  *«  God  all  in  all. 

i  IT  God  to  build  the  house  deny, 
-*-  The  builders  work  in  vain  ; 
And  towns,  without  his  wakeful  eye^ 
A  useless  watch  maintain. 

2  Before  the  morning  beams  arise, 

Your  painful  work  renew* 
And  till  the  stars  ascend  the  skies, 
Your  tiresome  toil  pursue. 

3  Short  be  your  sleep,  and  course  your  fdie 

In  vain,  till  God  has  blest ; 
But  if  his  smiles  attend  your  care. 
You. shall  have  food  and  rest 
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415,  416       FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

4  Nor  children,  relatives,  nor  friends. 
Shall  real  blessings  prove, 
Nor  all  the  earthly  jo\  s  he  sends, 
If  sent  without  his  love. 

ii  c  (Psalm  128.  C.  M.) 

^•1  *J«  Family  blessings. 

1  f\  HAPPY  man  whose  soul  is  fill'd 
"  With  zeal  and  reverend  awe  ! 
His  lips  to  God  their  honours  yield, 
His  life  adorns  the  law. 
*2  A  careful  providence  shall  stand, 
And  ever  guard  thy  head, 
Shall  on  the  labours  of  thy  hand 
Its  kindly  blessings  shed. 

3  [Thv  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine  ; 

Thy  children  round  thy  board, 
Each  like  a  plant  of  honour  shine, 
And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord.] 

4  The  Lord  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfil 

For  months  and  years  to  come ; 

The  Lord,  who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill, 

Shall  send  thee  blessings  home. 

5  This  is  the  man  whose  happy  eyes 

Shall  see  his  house  increase, 

Shall  see  the  sinking  church  arise, 

Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 

^-.fl  (Psalm  133.  S.  M.) 

^Au.  Communion  of  Saints ;  or,  Love  and  Wov 
ship  in  a  Family. 

1  T3LEST  are  the  sons  of  peace, 

•*-*  Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one, 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please, 
Through  all  their  actions  run. 

2  Blest  is  the  pious  house 
Wrhere  zeal  and  friendship  meet, 

Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus  when  on  Aaron's  head 
They  pour'd  the  rich  perfume, 

The  oil  through  all  his  raiment  spread. 
And  pleasure  fill'd  the  room. 

4  Thus  on  the  heavenly  hills 
The  saints  are  blest  above, 

Where  joy  like  morning  dew  distil?. 
And  all  the  air  is  loyev 
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j  1  m  (P.alm  133.  As  the  I22d  Psalm.) 

*  A  /  .  77,^  BUssin^*  of  Friendship, 

r       TTOW  pleasant  'tis  to  see 

-tl   kindred  and  friends  agree, 
Each  in  their  proper  station  move, 
And  each  fulfil  their  part 
"With  sympathizing  heart, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love ! 

2  'Tis  like  the  ointment  shed 
On  Aaron's  sacred  head, 

Divine-:,  rich,  divinely  sweet; 

The  oil,  through  all  the  room, 

Dirlns'd  a  choice  perfume, 
Kan  through  his  robes,  and  blest  Ins  feet. 

3  Like  fruitful  showers  of  rain, 
That  water  all  the  plain, 

Descending  from  the  neighbouring  hill; 

Such  streams  of  pleasure  roll 

Through  every  friendly  soul 
Where  love  like  heavenly  dew  distils. 
Repeat  the  first  stanza  to  complete  the  tune. 

PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

11R  (Psalms.  C.  If.) 

41°-  Going  to  Church. 

1  XTOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 
-"-  My  friends  devoutly  say, 
'  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
4  And  keep  the  solemn  day !' 
:  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road  ; 
The  church,  adorn'd  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  L'p  to  her  courts  with  joys  unknown 

The  holy  tribes  repair  : 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints  ; 

And  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 

r>  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 
And  joy  a  constant  guest! 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  ble*t  ! 
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■ii9-  420      PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 
While  life  or  breath  remains  ; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell; 
There  God  my  Saviour  reigns. 

A  l  O  (Psalm  122.  Proper  tune.) 

**«*•  The  same. 

1  TTOVV  pleas-'d  and  blest  was  I 
-"  To  hear  the  people  cry, 

1  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day !' 

Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal, 

We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honours  pay. 

2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 
Adorn'd  with  wonderous  grace, 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round  ; 

In  thee  our  tribes  appear 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 
The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound* 

3  There  David's  greater  Son 
Has  fix'd  his  royal  throne, 

He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there; 

He  bids  the  saints  be  glad, 

He  makes  the  sinner  sad, 
And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear* 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
And  joy  within  thee  wait 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest  I 

The  man  that  seeks  thy  peace, 

And  wishes  thine  increase, 
A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest ! 

5  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 
'Peace  to  this  sacred  house  I9 

For  there  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell , 

And  fine e" my  glorious  God 

Makes  thee  his  blest  abode, 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 
Repeat  the  fourth  stanza  to  complete  the  tune- 

a9(x  (Psalm  134.  C.  M.) 

4*  +j\J.        Daily  and  nightly  Devotion. 
1  VE  that  obey  the  immortal  King, 
-*-    Attend  his  holy  place, 
Bow  to  the  glories  of  his  power, 
And  bless  his  wonderous  grace  ; 

%  Lift  up  your  hands  by  morning  light, 
And  send  your  souls  on  hig:h  ; 
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Raise  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night 

Above  the  starry  sky. 
S  The  God  of  Zion  cheers  our  hearts 

Witu  rays  of  quickening  grace  ; 
The  God  that  spreads  the  heavens  abroad, 

And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 

.  « -i       (Psalm  89.  ver.  7,  &c  2d  Part.  C.  If.) 

1  —  *■•   The  Power  and  Majesty  of  God;  or,  re- 
verential Worship. 

1  T^T^H  reverence  let  the  saints  appear 

™ "    And  bow  beibre  the  Lord, 
His  high  commands  with  reverence  hear, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

2  How  terrible  thy  glories  be  ! 

How  bright  thine  armies  shine  ! 
Where  is  the  power  that  vies  with  thee  ? 
Or  truth  compar'd  to  thine  ? 

3  The  northern  pole  and  southern  rest 

On  thy  supporting  hand  ; 
Darkness  and  day  from  east  to  west 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

4  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  control, 

And  rule  the  boisterous  deep  ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

5  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  sea  are  thine, 

And  the  dark  world  of  hell  : 
How  did  thine  arm  in  vengeance  shine 

When  Egypt  durst  rebel ! 
sj  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 

Yet  wonderous  is  thy  grace  ; 
While  truth  and  mercy join'd  in  one 

Invite  us  near  thy  face. 

inn  (HvmnlOS.  B.  2.  CM.) 

1  -z#    Access  to  the  Throne  of  Grace  by  a 
.Mediator. 

1  pOME  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
^  Up  to  the  courts  above, 

And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

2  Once  'twas  a  seat  of  dreadful  wrath, 

And  shot  devouring  name  ; 
Our  God  appeared  consuming  fire, 
And  vengeance  was  Ids  name. 
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423,  424       PtBLIC  WORSHIP 

3  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood 

That  calm'd  his  frowning  face, 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throne, 
And  turn'd  the  wrath  to  grace. 

4  Now  we  may  bow  before  his  feett 

And  venture  near  the  Lord  ; 

No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 

Nor  double  flaming:  sword. 

5  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Arc  open'd  by  Lis  Son  ; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 
Ana  reach  the  almighty  throne. 

6  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring, 

Great  Advocate  on  high ; 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King 
That  lays  his  fury  by. 

490  (Hymn 45.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

fAZ.j.  Q0tfs  Condescension  to  our  Worship, 

1  rpHY  favours,  Lord,  surprise  our  souls; 
-1-    Will  the  Eternal  dwell  with  us  ? 
What  canst  thou  find  beneath  the  poles 
To  tempt  thy  chariot  downward  thus? 

2  Still  might  he  fill  his  starrv  throne, 

And  please  his  ears  with  Gabriel's  songs  ; 
But  th'  heavenly  majesty  comes  down, 
And  bows  to  hearken  to"  our  tongues. 

3  Great  God !  what  poor  returns  we  pay 
For  love  so  infinite  as  thine ! 

Words  are  but  air,  and  tongues  but  clay 
But  thy  compassion's  all  divine 

4  rM  (Psalm  84.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

4Z4.      jTjg  pleasure  of  'public  Worship. 

1  tfOW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 
•"-  O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are  ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 

To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode, 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God  , 
My  God  !  my  King !  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee ! 

3  The  sparrow  ehooses  where  to  rest, 
And  for  her  young  provides  her  not  . 
But  will  my  God  to  sparrows  grant 
That  pleasure  which  his  children  want 

i  Blest  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  high. 
Around  thy  throne  of  majestv : 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.       4£5j 

thy  brightest  glories  shine  atx 

And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love, 
•j  Blest  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 

W 'ithin  the  temple  of  thy  grace  : 

There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays 

And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  pra 
B  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  arc  set 

To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  crate  ; 

God  is  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 

They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 
7  Cheerful  they  walk  with  urowincr  strength, 

Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length, 

Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

i0r  (Psalm  S4.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 

^■  —  'J-God  and  his  Church;  or,  Grace  and  G 
1  p  RE  AT  God,  attend,  while  Si  on  sings 
"  The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs  j 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth, 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 
.   Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thine  house,  O  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power. 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door= 

3  God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day  ; 
God  is  our  shield,  lie  guards  our  way 
From  all  th1  assaults  of  hell  an 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  erace  with  glory  too. 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  0  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 
And  devils  at  thy  presence  flee, 

Blest  i>  the  man  that  trusts  in  thee. 

4  O ft  CP».  S4.  v.  1.  4.2,3.  10.  Paraphrased.  C 
41ZU.    Ddightin  Ordinances  of  Worship;  o<- 
God  present  in  his  Churches. 

1  l\f  V  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 
ifJ-  To  which  thy  God  resorts  ! 
Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face* 

Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

2  There  the  great  Monarch  of  thi 

His  saving  pow<  r  displays, 


427  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes 
With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place, 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wonderous  love, 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy  will ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercy  there, 
And  sing  thy  praises  still. 
PAUSE. 

5  My  heart  and  flesh  cry  out  for  thee, 

While  far  from  thine  abode  ; 
When  shall  I  tread  thy  courts,  and  see 
My  Saviour  and  my  God  ? 

6  The  sparrow  builds  herself  a  nest, 

And  suffers  no  remove ; 
O  make  me,  like  the  sparrows,  blest, 
To  dwell  but  where  I  love. 

7  To  sit  one  day  beneath  thine  eye, 

And  hear  thy  gracious  voice, 
Exceeds  a  whole  eternity 
Employ'd  in  carnal  joys. 

8  Lord,  at  thy  threshold  I  would  wait, 

While  Jesus  is  within, 
Rather  than  fill  a  throne  of  state, 
Or  live  in  tents  of  sin. 

9  Could  I  command  the  spacious  land, 

And  the  more  boundless  sea, 
For  one  blest  hour  at  thy  right  hand 
I'd  give  them  both  away. 

4  97  (Psalm  84.  As  the  148th  Psalm.) 

±L  4  •  Longing  for  the  House  of  God. 

I  T  ORD  of  the  worlds  above. 
-"  How  pleasant  and  how  (air 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples  are ! 
To  thine  abode  My  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires,  To  see  my  God. 
5  The  sparrow,  for  her  young, 
With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest ; 
And  wandering  swallows  long 
To  find  their  wonted  rest  : 

My  spirit  faints,  With  equal  zeal, 
To  rise  and  dwell  Among  thy  ra 
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>  0  happy  souls  that  pray 
Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 
O  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  thee  still ;  And  happy  they 
That  love  thy  way  To  ZiorTs  hilf. 
1  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears: 
O  glorious  seat,  When  God  our  Kin^ 
Shall  thither  bring  Our  willing  feet ! 
PAUSE. 
j  To  spend  one  sacred  dzy. 
Where  God  and  saints  abide, 
Affords  diviner  joy 
Than  thousand  "days  beside  : 
Where  God  resorts,  I  love  it  more 
To  keep  the  door  Than  shine  in  courts. 

6  God  is  our  sun  and  shield, 
Our  light  and  our  defence  ; 
With  gifts  his  hands  are  fill'd, 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence  : 

He  shall  bestow  On  Jacob's  race 
Peculiar  grace  And  glory  too. 

7  The  Lord  his  people  loves  ; 
His  hand  no  good  withholds 
From  those  his  heart  approves, 
From  pure  and  pious  souls  : 

Thrice  happy  he,  O  God  of  hosts, 
Whose  spirit  trusts  Alone  in  thee. 

a  9p  (Hymn  123.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

4  — O.     The  benefit  of  public  Ordinance 

1  4  WAY  from  every  mortal  care, 

-^*-  Away  from  earth  our  souls  retreat  \ 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 
And  wait  and  worship  near  thy  seat. 

2  Lord,  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace 
We  see  thy  feet,  and  we  adore  ; 
WTe  gaze  upon  thy  lovely  face, 

And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  power. 

3  While  here  cur  various  wants  we  mourn. 
United  groans  ascend  on  high, 

And  prayer  bears  a  quick  return 
Of  blessings  in  variety. 
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429,  430     public  worship. 

4  [If  Satan  rage  and  sin  grow  strong, 
Here  we  receive  some  cheering  word  ; 
We  gird  the  eospel-armour  on 

To  fight  the  battles  of  the  Lord. 

5  Or  if  our  spirit  faints  and  dies, 

(Our  conscience  gall'd  with  inward  stings) 
Here  doth  the  righteous  Sun  arise 
With  healing  beams  beneath  Ins  wings.] 

6  Father,  my  soul  would  still  abide 
Within  thy  temple,  near  thy  side  ; 
But  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart, 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 

4  on      CPsalm  27.  ver.  1—6.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 
•kAJ.    The  Church  is  our  Delight  and  Safety, 

1  HHHE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 
-*-    And  my  salvation  too  ; 

God  is  my  strength,  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires ; 

0  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God ! 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  thy  beauty  still, 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  there  inquire  thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear, 

There  may  his  children  hide  ; 
God  lias  a  strong  pavilion  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  around, 

And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 

Within  thy  temple  sound. 

jon  (Psalm  27.  ver.  8,  9.  13,  14.  2d  Part.  C.  ftp 
'±d\).  Prayer  and  Hope. 

1  ^OON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 
^  '  Ye  children  seek  my  grace  ;' 
My  heart  replied  without  delay, 

*  I'll  seek  my  Father's  face.' 

2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me. 

Nor  frown  my  soul  away ; 
God  of  my  life,  I  flv  to  thee 
In  a  distressing  dav. 
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3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear, 

Leave  me  to  want,  or  die, 
My  God  would  make  mv  life  his  care, 

And  all  my  need  supply. 
1  Mv  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 

Mad  not  my  soul  believ'd 
To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief, 

Nor  was  my  hope  deceived. 
W  ait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints, 

And  keep  your  coinage  up  ; 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 

And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

tr>|  (Psalm  65.  1st  Part.  CM.) 

hoi.  ^  Prayer-hearing-  God,  and  the  Gentile.' 
called. 

1  pRAISE  waits  in  Sion,  Lord,  for  thee ; 
-*     There  shall  our  vows  be  paid  : 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray, 

All  flesh  shall  seek  thine  aid. 

2  Lord,  our  iniquities  prevail, 

But  pardoning  grace  is  thine, 
And  thou  wilt  giant  us  power  and  skill 
To  conquer  every  sin. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  whom  thou  wilt  choose 

To  bring  them  near  thy  face, 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  thine  house 
To  feast  upon  thy  grace. 

4  In  answering  what  thy  church  requests. 

Thy  truth  and  terror  shine, 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness 
Fulfil  thy  kind  design.  ■ 

5  Thus  shall  the  wondering  nations  see 

The  Lord  is  good  and  just; 
And  distant  islands  fly  to  thee 

And  make  thy  name  their  trust. 
8  They  dread  thy  glittering  tokens,  Lord, 

When  signs  in  heaven  appear  ; 
But  they  shall  learn  thy  holy  word, 

And  love  as  well  as  fear. 

i  oq  (Psalm  65.  ver.  1—5.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 
A  .3  — .  Public  Prayer  and  Praise. 

1  rjlHE  praise  of  Sion  waits  for  thee, 

J-    My  God  ;  and  praise  becomes  thy  house 
There  shall  thy  saints  thy  glory  see, 
And  there  perform  their  public  vows, 
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433  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

2  O  thou,  whose  mercy  bends  the  skies 
To  save  when  humble  sinners  pray, 
All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  their  eyes, 
And  islands  of  the  northern  sea. 

3  Against  my  will  my  sins  prevail, 

But  grace  shall  purge  away  their  stain ; 
The  blood  of  Christ  will  never  fail 
To  wash  my  garments  white  again. 

1  Blest  is  the  man  whom  thou  shalt  choose, 
And  give  him  kind  access  to  thee, 

Give  him  a  place  within  thy  house, 
To  taste  thy  love  divinely  free. 
PAUSE. 

5  Let  Babel  fear  when  Sion  prays  ; 
Babel,  prepare  for  long  distress, 
When  Sion's  God  himself  arrays 
In  terror,  and  in  righteousness. 

6  With  dreadful  glory  God  fulfils 
What  his  afflicted  saints  request ; 
And  with  almighty  wrath  reveals 
His  love  to  give  his  churches  rest. 

7  Then  shall  the  flocking  nations  run 
To  Sion's  hill,  and  own  their  Lord  ; 
The  rising  and  the  setting  sun 
Shall  see  the  Saviour's  name  ador'd. 

.oo    (Psalm  116.  ver.  12,  &c.  2d  Part.  CM.) 

■■*oo.yows  made  in  Trouble  paid  in  the  Church 

ory  public  Thanks  for  private  Deliverance, 

[  tt^hat  shal1 1  render  to  my  Go(l 

*  *    For  all  his  kindness  shown  ? 
My  feet  ehail  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thine  house, 

My  offerings  shall  be  paid  ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 
S  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 
Thou  ever-blessed  God ! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight ! 
How  precious  is  their  blood ! 
I  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are ! 
How  great  thy  grace  to  me ! 
My  life  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  thee. 
>  Now  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine, 
Nor  shall  mv  purpose  move  ; 
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Thy  hand  hath  loos'd  my  bonds  of  pain. 
And  bound  me  with  thy  iove. 
6  Here  in  thy  courts  1  leave  my  vow, 
And  In/rich  grace  record  ; 
"Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

,  r,j  (Hymn  145.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

*»}-*•    Sight  through  a  Glass,  and  Face  to  Fact, 

1  T  LOVE  the  windows  of  thy  grace 
-■-  Through  which  iny  Lord  is  seen, 
And  long  to  meet  my"  Saviour's  face 

Without  a  glass  between. 

2  0  that  the  happy  hour  were  come 

To  change  my  faith  to  eight ! 
I  shall  behold  my  Lord  at  home 
In  a  diviner  Light 

3  Haste,  my  beloved,  and  remove 

These  interposing  days  ■ 
Then  shall  my  passions*  all  be  love, 
And  all  my  powers  be  praise. 

LORD'S  DAY. 

|a~  (Psalm  5.  C.  M.) 

4  J  J.        por  the  Lord's  Day  Morning, 

1  T  ORD.  in  the  morning  thou  shah  hear 
-■-^  My  voice  ascending  high  ; 

To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye. 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort 

To  tas'.e  thy  mercies  there  ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  0  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness! 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  niv  face. 
PAUSE. 

6  My  watchful  enemies  combine 

To  tempt  mv  feet  astrav  ; 
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436  lord's  day. 

They  flatter  with  a  base  design 
To  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Lord,  crush  the  serpent  in  the  dust, 
And  all  his  plots  destroy  ; 
While  those  that  in  thy  mercy  trust 
For  ever  shout  for  joy. 

3  The  men  that  love  and  fear  thy  name 
Shall  see  their  hones  fulfill'd  ; 
The  mighty  Gtjd  will  compass  them 
With  favour  as  a  shield. 

i  or.  (Psalm  19.  1st  Part.  S.  M.) 

4«3U.     yAe  Book  of  Nature  and  Scripture 
For  a  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  TJEHOLD  the  lofty  sky 
-*-*  Declares  its  maker  God, 

And  all  his  starry  works  on  high 
Proclaim  bis  power  abroad. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 
Still  keep  their  course  the  same ; 

While  night  to  day  and  day  to  night 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

3  In  every  different  land 
Their  general  voice  is  known  ; 

They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand. 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  Christian  lands,  rejoice, 
Here  he  reveals  his  word, 

We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  statutes  and  commands 
Are  set  before  our  eyes, 

He  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands. 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 

6  His  laws  are  just  and  pure, 
His  truth  without  deceit, 

His  promises  for  ever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great. 

7  [Not  honey  to  the  taste 
Affords  so  much  v.< 

Nor  gold  that  has  the  furnace  past 
So  much  allures  the  sight. 
3      While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 
Thy  glory  to  proclaim, 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King 
In  my  Redeemer's' name.] 
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|T7  (Psalm  19.  2d  Part.  S.  M.) 

t  J  /  •    GoiTs  Word  most  excellent ;  or,  Situ 
and  Watchfulness. 

The  same. 

1  TJEHOLD  the  morning  sun 
-t*  Begin-  «ray ; 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 
It  spreads  diviner  light, 

It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tomb*, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word  ! 
And  all  thy  judgments  just ! 

For  ever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 

And  men  securely  trust. 
•i      My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given  ! 
0  !  mav  I  never  read  in  vain, 

But  find  the  path  to  heaven  ! 

PAUSE. 

5  I  hear  thy  word  with  love, 
And  I  would  fain  obey ; 

Send  thy  good  Spirit  fnjm  above 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

6  0  who  can  ever  find 
The  errors  of  his  ways  ? 

Yet  with  a  bold  presumptuous  mind; 
I  would  not  dare  transgress. 

7  Warn  me  of  every  sin, 
Forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts. 
S      While  with  my  heart  and  tongue, 
I  spread  thy  praise  abroad, 

Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

.rjp      (Psalm  63.  1.2.  5.3,4.  1st  Part.  C.  M.] 

4  JO.         7^e  ^Moniing  of  a  Lord's  Day. 

1  XV\RLY,  my  God,  without  delay 
-*-*  I  haste  to  seek  thy  face  ; 

My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand. 

Beneath  a  burning  skv 
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Loner  Tor  a  cooling  stream  at  hand> 
And  they  must  drink,  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory,  and  thy  power 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine  ; 
My  God,  repeat  that,  heavenly  hour, 
Thai  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 
As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 

And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 
3  Not  life  itself,  with  all  her  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice 

As  thy  forgiving  love. 
£  Thus  till  my  la^t  expiring  day, 

I'll  bless  my  God  and  King  ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 

And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

ioq  (Psalm  63.  L.  M.) 

±o o.    Longing  after  God;  or,  tut  Lore  of  God. 
belter  than  Life. 

1  /^.REAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim, 
"  Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name, 
Stand  all  engag'd  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise. 
Thou  art  my  Father  and  mv  God  ; 

And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties  ; 
Thy  Son,  thy  servant  bought  with  blood. 
)  With  heart,  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look, 
As  travellers  in  thirsty  lands 
Pant  for  the  cooling  water  brook. 

4  With  early  feet  I  love  V  appear 
Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face  ; 
Oft  have  I  seen  thy  erlory  there, 

And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

5  Not  fruits  nor  wine  that  tempt  our  taste, 
Not  all  the  joys  our  senses  know, 
Could  make  me  so  divinely  blest, 

Or  raise  my  cheerful  passions  so. 

6  My  life  itself  without  thy  love 
No  taste  of  pleasure  could  afford  ? 
'Twould  but  a  tiresome  burden  prove3 
If  I  were  banish'd  from  the  Lord. 

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LORD?S  DAY.  440,  441 

■  Amidst  the  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
When  busv  cares  afflict  my  head, 
One  thought  of  thee  gives  new  delight, 
And  adds  refreshment  to  my  bed. 

9  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice. 
And  spend  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

m  40  ( Psalm  63.  S.  M.) 

4  ±LF.  Seeking  God. 

1       1VJY  God,  permit  my  tongue 

■*■"   This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine. 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 

To  taste*  thy  love  divine. 
J      My  thirsty  fainting  soul 

Thy  mercy  doth  implore  ; 
Not  travellers  in  desert  lands 

Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  Within  thy  churches,  Lord, 
I  long  to  find  my  place, 

Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold, 
And  feel  thy  quickening  grace. 

4  For  life  without  thy  love 
No  relish  can  afford  ; 

No  joy  can  be  compar'd  to  this, 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 

5  To  thee  I'll  lift  my  hands, 
And  praise  thee  while  I  live ; 

Not  the  rich  dainties  of  a  feast 
Such  mod  or  pleasure  give. 
♦3      In  wakeful  hours  at  night 
I  call  my  God  to  mind  ; 
I  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  are, 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 
1      Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 
To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 
«      The  shadow  of  thy  wings 
My  soul  in  safety  keeps  ; 
I  follow  where  my" Father  leads, 
And  he  supports  my  steps. 

4A-,  (Hvmnl4.  B.  2.  S.  M.) 

H«  The  Lord's  Day. 


TV 


"ELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest. 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
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4.42  lord's  day. 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day, 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here. 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place, 
Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 

And  sit  and  siog  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

I  40  (Psalm  92.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

44Z-.        ti  padm  for  the  Lord's  Day. 

\  QJWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
^  To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing- 
To  show  thv  love  bv  morning-light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy 'truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 

No  mortal  care's  shall  seize  my  breast $ 
O  mav  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  t)avid's  harp  of  solemn  sound  : 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word ; 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine  I 
Kow  deep  thy  counsels  !  how  divine  ! 

i  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high  ; 

Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die ; 

Like  grass  they  flourish,  'till  thy  breath 

Blast  them  in  everlasting  death. 
£  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part 

When  grace  hath  well  refin'd  my  heart,. 

And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 

Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

5  Sin  (my  worst  enemy  before) 

Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more ; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 
►  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desir'd  or  wish'd  below ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 


LORD'S  DAY.  443,  444 

4  .  .,  (Hymn?:.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

14  J.  Tfa  Lord's  Day ;  or,  the  Resurrection  of 

Christ. 

1  "DLESS'D  morning,  whose  young  dawning 
"  Beheld  our  rising  God,  [rays 
That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust, 

And  leave  his  dark  abode. 

2  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb 

The  dead  Redeemer  lay, 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
The  third,  th1  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite,  their  force 

To  hold  our- God  in  vain, 
The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 

And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 
i  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord, 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay. 
And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 

The  triumph  of  the  day. 
5  [Salvation  and  immortal  praise 

To  our  victorious  King, 
Let  heaven,  and  earth,  and  rocks,  and  seas, 

"With  glad  hosannas  ring.] 

A11  (Psalm  US.  ver.  24—26.  4th  Part.  C.  M.) 
"4:4.  Hosanna;  the  Lord's  Day;  or,  ChrisCs 

Resurrection  and  our  Salvation. 
I  HpHIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
-*-    He  calls  the  hours  his  own  ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 
t  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead, 
And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread. 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  Htf  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son  ; 
Help  us,  0  Lord ;  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace  ; 
Who  comes  in  God  his  Father's  name 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  en  earth  can  raise; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 
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445,  446         lord's  day. 

j  .  r         (Psalm  113.  ver.  22—27.  S.  M.) 
*-±J*    An  Hosannafor  the  Lord's  Day;  or,  a 
new  Song  of  Salvation  by  Christ. 

1  QEE  what  a  living  btone 
^  The  builders  did  refuse  ; 

Yet  God  hat'u  built  his  church  thereon 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  scribe  and  angry  priest 
Reject  thine  only  Son ; 

Yet  on  this  rock  shall  Zion  rest 

A-  the  chief  corner-stone. 
'3      The  work,  0  Lord,  is  thine, 

And  wonderous  in  our  t 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine, 

This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

4  This  is  the  Morions  day 
That  our  Redeemer  made  ; 

Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

5  Hosanna  to  the  King 
Of  David's  royal  blood  : 

Bless  him,  ye  saints;  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation*  from  your  God. 

6  We  bless  thine  holy  word, 
Which  all  this  gr?ce  displays  ; 

And  offer  on  thine  altar,  Lord", 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

A  *  a  (Psalm  US.  ver.  22—27.  L.  M 

11J-  The  same. 

1  T  O  !  what  a  glorious  corner-stone 
J-*  The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse  ; 
But  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon. 
In  spite  of  envy,  and  the  Jews. 

2  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  divine, 
The  joy  and  wonder  of  our  eyes  ; 
This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  thine, 
The  day  that  saw  our  Saviour  rise. 

3  Sinners  rejoice,  and  saints  be  glad; 
Hosanna,  let  his  name  be  blest ; 

A  thousand  honours  on  his  head, 
With  peace,  and  light,  and  glory,  rest ! 

4  In  God's  own  name  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  to  our  dying  race  : 

the  whole  church  address  their  King 
With  lienrts  of  jov,  and  songs  of  praise. 
803 


lord's  da\.         447,448 

BEFORE  PRAYER. 

x?salm99.  2d  Part.  S.  M.) 
■?  holy  God  icor skipped  with  Reverence, 


1  "pi  XALT  the  Lord  our  God, 
E*  And  worship  at  his  feet ; 

His  nature  is  all  holiness, 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

2  When  Israel  was  his  church, 
When  Aaron  was  his  priest, 

When  Moses  cry'd,  when  Samuel  pray'd, 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins, 
Nor  would  destroy  their  race : 

And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known, 
When  they  abus'd  his  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 
Whose  grace  is  still  the  same ; 

Still  he's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 

AAQ  (Psalm  95.  C.  M.) 

<i4C.  £  pS(dm  before  Prayer. 

1  ^ING  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 
^  And  in  his  strength  rejoice  ; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 

Exalted  be  our  voice, 

2  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight, 

And  psalms  of  honour  sing  ; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Let  princes  hear,  let  angels  know, 

How  mean  their  natures  seem, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  sjods  below, 
When  once  compar'd  with  him. 

4  Earth  with  its  caverns  dark  and  deep 

Lies  in  his  spacious  hand, 
He  fix'd  the  seas  what  bounds  to  keep, 
And  where  the  hills  must  stand. 

5  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore, 

Come,  kneel  before  his  face ; 
O  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 
Be  children  of  his  grace  ! 

6  Now  is  the  time :  he  bends  his  ear, 

And  waits  for  your  request : 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath  and  swear 
'  Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest,' 
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449,  450         lord's  day. 

BEFORE  SERMOX. 

AAQ  (Psalm  95.  S.  M.) 

"•J-  Jl  Psalm  bejore  Sermon. 

1  /^OME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
^  And  hymns  of  glory  sing  ; 

Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
Tlie  universal  King. 

2  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown  ; 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  ; 

The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne, 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord: 

We  are  his  works  and  not  our  own ; 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 

Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

5  But  if  your  ears  refuse 
The  language  of  his  grace, 

And  hearts  grow  hard,  like  stubborn  Jews, 
That  unbelieving  race ; 

6  The  Lord  in  vengeance  drest 
Will  lift  his  hand  and  swear, 

4  You  that  despise  my  promis'd  rest 
*  Shall  have  no  portion  there.' 

i  ro      (Psalm  95.  I,  2,  3.  6—11.  L.  M.) 
±0\J.     Canaan  lost  through  Unbelief;  of,  a 
Warning  to  delaying  Simiers. 

1  /"^OME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
^  A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise ; 
God  is  a  sovereign  King  ;  rehearse 
His  honours  in  exalted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 
Who  fram'd  our  natures  with  his  word ; 
He  is  our  shepherd  ;  we  the  sheep 

His  mercy  chose,  his  pastures  keep. 

3  Come,  let  us  hear  his  voice  to-day, 
The  counsels  of  his  love  obey  ; 
Nor  let  our  harden'd  hearts  renew 
The  sins  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 

%  Israel,  that  saw  his  works  of  grace, 
Yet  tempt  their  Maker  to  his  face  ; 
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lord's  day.  4oi,  452 

it  lless  unbelieving  brood 
Thai  tir'd  the  patience  of  their  God. 

us  saith  the  Lord,  '  How  false  they  prove! 

y  noutr,  abuse  m\  love: 

*wear, 
i  ir  feet  shall  o  ere.1 

1    >ok  back,  my  soul,  with  holy  dread, 
And  new  those  ancient  rebels  dead  ; 
Attend  the  ofier'd  grace  to-day, 
Nor  lose  the  blessing  by  delay. 
T  Seize  the  kind  prompt  while  it  waits. 
And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  iates  ; 
BeLeve,  and  take  t:;e  promi&'d  rest ; 
Obey,  and  be  tor  ever  blest.] 

I  c|       _  (Hymn  165.  B.  -2.  C.  M.) 
'*c'  -1  •  UnfruU/uhitss,  Ignorance,  and  v.nsancti- 
fie  J  Affections. 

1  T  ONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
-■-^  Of  thy  salvation,  Lord, 
But  still  how  v.  eak  my  faith  is  found, 

And  knowledge  of  toy  word  ! 

2  Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place 

And  hear  almost  in  vain  ; 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
.My  memory  cm  retain  ! 
S  [My  dear  Almighty,  and  my  God, 
How  little  art  thou  known 
By  all  the  judgments  of  thy  rod, 
And  blessings  of  thy  throne.] 

4  [How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love  ! 

How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above  ! 
How  few  affections  there  !] 

5  Great  God,  thy  sovereign  power  impart 

To  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Write  thy  salvation  inmj 
And  make  me  learn  try  grace. 

6  [Shew  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay. 
And  love  shall  never  die.] 

AFTER  SERMO.V. 

,  m  [Psalm  150.  ver.  1,  -2.  6.  C.  M.) 

4.)-.  ^  $on^r  ot-  praise% 

1   TN  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise, 
■■■  His  irrace  be  there  reveals  : 
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453,  454  THE  WORLD* 

To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raise, 

For  there  his  glory  dwells. 
*2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move, 

While  you  rehearse  his  deeds  ; 
But  the  great  work  of  saving  love 

Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

3  All  that  have  motion,  life,  and  breath, 

Proclaim  your  Maker  blest ; 
Yet  when  my  voice  expires  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 

4  no         (Hymn  135.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

±  J  J.     Tfre  fj0Ve  0f  Christ  shed  abroad  in  the 
Heart,'  Eph.  iii.  16,  &c. 

1  f^OME,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell 
^  By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  express'd. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 
Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 

And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length 
Of  thine  unmeasurable  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God,  whose  power  can  do 
More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honours  done 

By  all  the  church,  through  Christ  his  Son. 


THE  WORLD. 
a  rA  (Hymn  101.  B.  2.  CM.) 

U4.     T}ie  World's  three  chief  Temptations, 

1  WHEN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine 

"    WTe  look  on  things  below, 
Honour,  and  gold,  and  sensual  joy, 
How  vain  and  dangerous  too ! 

2  [Honour's  a  puff  of  noisv  breath ; 

Yet  men  expose  their  blood, 
And  venture  everlasting  death 
To  gain  that  airy  good. 

3  Whilst  others  starve  the  nobler  mind, 

And  feed  on  shining  dust, 
They  rob  the  serpent  of  his  food 
T'  indulge  a  sordid  lust.] 
i  The  pleasures  that  allure  our  sense 
Are  dangerous  snares  to  souls  : 
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I 


the  world/        455,  456 

There's  but  a  drop  of  flattering  sweet, 
And  dash'd  with  bitter  bowls. 

5  God  is  mine  all-sufticicnt  good, 

Ms  portion  and  my  choice  ; 

In  him  my  vast  desires  are  fill'd, 

And  all  my  powers  rejoice. 

6  In  vain  the  world  accosts  my  ear, 

And  tempts  my  heart  anew  ; 
I  cannot  buy  your  bliss  so  dear, 
Nor  part  "with  heaven  for  you. 

4t-r  (Hymn  146.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

1  a u.    j>jie  Vanity  of  Creatures ;  or,  no  Rest  on 
Earth. 

1  TITAN  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires, 
-*■"-■■  He  burns  within  with  restless  fires, 
Tost  to  and  fro,  Ms  passions  fly 

From  vanity  to  vanity. 

2  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find 
Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind, 
We  try  new-'pleasures,  but  we  feel 
The  inward  thirst  and  torment  still. 

3  So  when  a  raging  fever  burns, 

We  shift  from  side  to  side  by  turns, 

And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  craia 

To  change  the  place  but  keep  the  pain. 

4  Great  God,  subdue  this  vicious  thirst, 
This  love  to  vanity  and  dust ; 

Cure  the  vile  fever  of  the  mind, 
And  feed  our  souls  with  joys  reihVd. 

AKCZ  (Hymn  56.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

*  JO.    77^  Misery  of  being  without  God  in  this 
World;  or,  Vain  Prosperity. 
,  I  shall  envy  them  no  more 
Who  grow  profanely  great, 
Though  they  increase  their  golden  store, 
And  rise  to  wonderous  height. 

2  They  taste  of  all  the  joys  that  grow 

Upon  this  earthly  clod, 
Well  they  may  search  the  creature  through, 
For  they  have  ne'er  a  God. 

3  Shake  off  the  thoughts  of  dying  too, 

And  think  your  life  your  own ; 
But  death  comes  hastening  on  to  you 
To  mow  j-our  glorv  down. 
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IV  o, 


457,  458  THE  WORLD. 

4  Yes,  you  must  bow  your  stately  head, 

Away  your  spirit  flies, 
And  no  kind  angel  near  your  bed 
To  bear  it  to  the  skies' 

5  Go  now,  and  boast  of  all  your  stores, 

And  tell  how  bright  you  shine  ; 
Your  heaps  of  glittering  dust  are  your's, 
And  my  Redeemer's  mine. 

a  m      (Psalm  73.  ver.  22.  3.  6.  17—20.  L.  M.  | 
*•* '  •         The  prosperity  of  Sinners  cursed. 

1  T  ORD,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I, 
-■-*  To  mourn,  and  murmur  and  repine 
To  see  the  wicked  plac'd  on  high, 

In  pride  and  robes  of  honour  siiine  ! 

2  But  oil  their  end,  their  dreadful  end ! 
Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so  : 

On  slippery  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  fiery  billows  roll  below. 

3  Now  let  them  boast  how  tall  they  rise, 
I'll  never  envy  them  again; 

There  they  may  stand  with  haughty  eyes, 
Till  they  plunge  deep  in  endless  pain! 

4  Their  fancied  joys,  how  fast  they  flee ! 
Just  like  a  dream  when  man  awakes  ; 
Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 

Are  but  a  preface  to  their  plagues. 

j  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine, 
Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 

j  rro  (Hvmn  164.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

**3o.  The  End  of  the  World. 

1  TIlTHY  should  this  earth  delight  us  so  ? 

*  *    Why  should  we  fix  our  eyes 
On  these  low  grounds  where  sorrows  grow. 
And  every  pleasure  dies  ? 

2  While  time  his  sharpest  teeth  prepares 

Our  comforts  to  devour, 
There  is  a  land  above  the  stars, 
And  joys  above  bis  power. 

3  Nature  shall  be  dissolv'd  and  die. 

The  sun  must  end  his  race, 
The  earth  and  sea  for  ever  fly 
Before  my  Saviour's  face. 
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i 


JEWISH   CHURCH.  459 

When  will  that  glorious  morning  rise  \ 

■  the  last  trumpet  s 

And  call  tiie  nation?  to  the  sides, 

From  underneath  the  ground  .' 


THE  JEWISH  CHURCH; 

OR, 
THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  ISRAELITES. 

<  -q         (Psalm  105.  Abridged.  C.  M.) 

ID  J,    God's  Conduct  of  Israel,  and  the  Plagues 

of  £r 
1  C*  IVE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name, 
"  And  tell  the  world  his  grace  ; 
Sound  through  the  earth  his  deeds  of  fame. 
That  all  may  seek  his  face. 
1  His  covenant,  which  he  kept  in  miud 
For  numerous  ages  past, 
To  numerous  ages  yet  behind 
In  equal  force  shall  last. 
5  He  sware  to  Abr'am  and  his  seed, 
And  made  the  blessing  sure  : 
Gentiles  the  ancient  promise  read, 
And  find  his  truth  endure. 

4  'Thy  seed  shall  make  ail  nations  blest,' 

(Said  the  Almighty  voice) 
'And  Canaan's  land  "shall  be  their  rest, 
'  The  type  of  heavenly  joys.' 

5  [How  large  the  grant !  how  rich  the  grate 

To  give" them  Canaan's  land, 
When  they  w^re  strangers  in  the  place, 
A  little  feeble  band  I 

6  Like  pilgrims  through  the  countries  round 

Securely  they  remov'd  ; 

y  kings  that  on  tiiem  frown'd. 
ely  he  reprov'd. 

7  f  Toucii  mine  anointed,  and  my  arm 

'  Sh;-!l  soon  revenge  the  wrong  : 
'  Tue  man  that  does  my  prophets  harm, 
'Shall  know  their  God  is  strong.' 
S  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 
Nor  pi.t  the  church  in  fear  : 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  trf  Almighty's  care.] 
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459  JEWISH   CHURCH. 

PAUSE  I. 
9  When  Pharaoh  dar'd  to  vex  the  saints, 
And  thus  provok'd  their  God, 
Moses  was  sent  at  their  complaints, 
ArmM  with  his  dreadful  rod. 

10  He  call'd  for  darkness  ;  darkness  came 

Like  an  o'erwhelming  flood  ; 
He  turn'd  each  lake  and  every  stream 
To  lakes  and  streams  of  blood. 

11  He  gave  the  sign,  and  noisome  flies 

Through  the  whole  country  spread  ; 
And  frogs,  in  croaking  armies,  rise 
About  the  monarch's  bed. 

12  Through  fields,  and  towns,  and  palaces, 

The  ten-fold  vengeance  flew  ; 
Locusts  in  swarms  devour'd  their  trees, 
And  hail  their  cattle  slew. 

13  Then  by  an  angel's  midnight  stroke, 

The  flower  of  Egypt  died  ; 
The  strength  of  every  house  was  broke, 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 

14  Now  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 

Nor  put  the  church  in  fear  ; 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 

PAUSE  II. 

15  Thus  were  the  tribes  from  bondage  brought. 

And  left  the  hated  ground: 
Each  some  Egyptian  spoils  had  got, 
And  not  one  feeble  found. 

16  The  Lord  himself  chose  out  their  way, 

And  mark'd  their  journies  right, 
Gave  them  a  leading  cloud  by  day, 
A  fiery  guide  by  night. 

17  They  thirst ;  and  waters  from  the  rock 

In  rich  abundance  flows  ; 
And  following  still  the  course  they  took, 
Ran  all  the  desert  through. 

18  0  wonderous  stream  !  O  blessed  type 

Of  ever-flowing  grace ! 
So  Christ  our  rock  maintains  our  life 
Through  all  this  wilderness. 

19  Thus  guarded  by  tit7  Almighty  hand, 

The  chosen  tribes  possest 
Canaan  the  rich,  the  promis'd  land, 
And  there  emoved  their  rest, 
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JEWISH  CHURCH.       460,461 

20  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 
The  church  renounce  her  fear  ; 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 

\  an         (P^lm  81.  1.  S— 16.  S.  M.) 
40U.  The  Warning*  of  God  to  his  People  ;  or, 
spiritual  Blessings  and  Punishments. 

1  OING  to  the  Lord  aloud, 
^  And  make  a  joyful  noise  ; 

God  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour-God, 
Let  Israel  hear  his  voice. 

2  '  From  vile  idolatry 

*  Preserve  rnv  worship  clean  ; 
' 1  am  the  Lord  who  set  thee  free 
1  From  slavery  and  sin. 

3  '  Stretch  thy  desires  abroad, 
'  And  I'll  supply  them  well ; 

'  But  if  ve  will  refuse  your  God, 
'  If  Israel  will  rebel, 

4  '  I'll  leave  them,'  saith  the  Lord, 
'  To  their  own  lusts  a  prey, 

1  And  let  them  run  the  dangerous  road  ; 
'  'Tis  their  own  chosen  way. 

5  'Yet,  0  !  that  all  my  saints 

'  Would  hearken  to  "my  voice ! 
1  Soon  I  would  ease  their  sore  complaints, 
1  And  bid  their  hearts  rejoice. 

6  'While  I  destroy  their  foes, 
'  I'd  richly  feed  my  flock, 

'  And  they  should  taste  the  stream  that  flows 
'  From  their  eternal  rock.' 

*n<.  (Psalm  78.  2d  Part  CM.) 

4:01.    Israels  Rebellion  and  Punishment ;  or, 
the  Sins  and  Chastisements  of  GocPs  People* 

1  f\  WHAT  a  stiff  rebellious  house 
^    Was  Jacob's  ancient  race  ! 
False  to  their  own  most  solemn  vows, 

And  to  their  Maker's  grace. 

2  They  broke  the  covenant  of  his  love, 

And  did  his  laws  despise, 
Forsrot  the  works  he  wrought  to  prove 
His  power  before  their  eyes. 

3  They  saw  the  plagues  on  Egrypt  light, 

From  his  revenging-  hand  : 
What  dreadful  tokens  of  his  might 
Spread  o'er  the  stubborn  land  ! 
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462  JEWISH  CHURCH. 

4  They  saw  him  cleave  the  mighty  seaj 

And  march'd  in  safety  through, 
With  watery  walls  to  [ruard  their  way, 
Till  they  had  'scap'd  the  foe. 

5  A  wonderous  pillar  mark'd  the  road, 

Compos'd  of  shade  and  light ; 
By  day  it  prov'd  a  sheltering  cloud, 
A  leading  fire  by  night. 

6  He  from  the  rock  their  thirst  supplied  ; 

The  gushing  waters  fell, 
.    And  ran  in  rivers  by  their  side, 

A  constant  miracle. 
?  Yet  they  provok'd  the  Lord  most  high, 

And  dar'd  distrust  his  hand  ; 
'  Can  he  with  bread  our  host  supply 

4  Amidst  this  desert  land?' 

3  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard, 

And  caus'd  his  wrath  to  flame; 
His  terrors  ever  stand  prepar'd 
To  vindicate  his  name. 

4  no  (Psalm  73.  3d  Part.  CM.) 
40—.    The  Punishment  of  Luxury  and  Intern* 

perance ;  o)\  Chastisement  and  Salvation* 

1  TI^HEN  Israel  sins,  the  Lord  reproves, 

*  *    And  fills  their  hearts  with  dread  ; 
Yet  he  forgives  the  men  he  loves, 

And  sends  them  heavenly  bread. 

2  He  fed  them  with  a  liberal  hand, 

And  made  his  treasures  known ; 
He  gave  the  midnight  clouds  command 
To  pour  provision  down. 

3  The  manna,  like  a  morning  shower, 

Lay  thick  around  their  feet ; 
The  corn  of  heaven,  so  light,  so  pure, 
As  though  'twere  angels  meat. 

4  But  they  in  murmuring  language  said, 

'  Manna  is  all  our  feast ; 

*  We  loathe  this  light,  this  airy  bread  ; 

*  We  must  have'flesh  to  taste.' 

5  i  Ye  shall  have  flesh  to  please  your  lust ;' 

The  Lord  in  wrath  replied, 
And  sent  them  quails  like  sand  or  dust, 
Heap'd  up  from  side  to  side. 

6  He  gave  them  all  their  own  desire  : 

And  greedy  as  thev  fed, 
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JEWISH  CHURCH.      463,464 

His  vengeance  burnt  with  secret  fire, 

And  smote  the  rebels  <• 
7  When  some  were  slain,  the  rest  return'd 

And  sought  the  Lord  with  tear- ; 
Under  the'rod  they  fear'd  and  mourn'd, 

But  soon  forgot  their  fears. 
B  Oft  he  chastis'd  and  still  forgave, 

Till  by  his  gracious  band 
The  nation  he  resolv'd  to  save, 

Possess'd  the  promis'd  land. 

tnr*  (Psalm  107.  3d  Part.  L.  M.) 

IDo.  Intemperance  punished  end  pardoned  ;  qy, 
a  Psalm  for  the  Glutton  and  the  Drunkard. 

1  T7AIN  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent, 

*  Prepares  for  his  own  punishment ; 
What  pains,  what  loathsome  maladies 
From  luxury  and  lust  arise  ! 

2  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  waste, 

Yet  drowns  his  health  to  please  his  taste  ; 
Till  all  Ms  active  powers  are  lost, 
And  fainting  life  draws  near  the  dust. 

5  The  glutton  groans  and  loat'-s  to  eat, 
His  soul  abhors  delicious  meat: 
Nature,  with  heavy  loads  opprest, 
WTould  yield  to  death  to  be  reieas'd. 

4  Then  how  the  frighted  sinners  fly 
To  God  for  help  with  earnest  cry  ! 
He  hears  their  groans,  prolongs"  their  breath, 
And  saves  them  from  approaching  death. 

0  No  medicines  could  effect  the  cure 
So  quick,  so  easy,  or  so  sure  ; 
The  deadlv  sentence  God  repeals, 
He  sends  his  sovereign  word,  and  heals. 

6  0  may  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wonderous  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
And  let  their  thankful  offerings  prove 
How  they  adore  their  Maker's  love. 

irj    (Psalm  78.  ver.  32,  &c.  4th  Part.  L.  M.) 

±u^«     Backsliding  and  Forgiveness ;  or,  Sin 

punished  and  8ahtts  saved. 

1  rj-RE  AT  God,  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
*~*   By  turns  thine  anger  and  thy  love  ! 
There  in  a  glass  our  hearts  may  see 
How  fickle  and  how  false  the v  be, 

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465  JEWISH  CHURCH. 

2  How  soon  the  faithless  Jews  forgot 

The  dreadful  wonders  God  had  wrought! 
Then  they  provoke  him  to  his  face, 
Nor  fear  his  power,  nor  trust  his  grace. 

3  The  Lord  consum'd  their  years  in  pain, 
And  made  their  travels  long  and  vain  ; 
A  tedious  march  through  unknown  ways 
Wore  out  their  strength,  and  spent  their  days. 

4  Oft  when  they  saw  their  brethren  slain, 
They  mounfd,  and  nought  the  Lord  again, 
Call'd  him  the  rock  of  their  abode, 

Their  high  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

5  Their  prayers  and  vows  before  him  rise, 
As  flattering"  words  or  solemn  lies, 
While  their  rebellious  tempers  prove 
False  to  his  covenant  ami  his  love. 

6  Yet  did  Ms  sovereign  grace  forgive 
The  men  who  not  deserv'd  to  live  ; 
His  anger  oft  away  he  turn'd, 

Or  else  with  gentle  flame  it  bura'd. 

7  He  saw  their  flesh  was  weak  and  frail, 
He  saw  temptations  still  prevail ; 
The  God  of  Abraham  lov'd  them  still, 
And  led  them  to  his  holy  hill. 

An  r  (Ps.  106.  v.  7, 8. 12—14. 43-48. 2d  Pt.  S.  M.) 

4tU  J.  jsra€i  punished  and  pardoned;  or,  God't 

unchangeable  Love. 

1  i^J-OD  of  eternal  love, 

^-*    How  fickle  are  our  ways ! 
!    And  yet  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
Thy  constancy  of  grace  ! 

2  They  saw  thy  wonders  wrought, 
And  then  thy  praise  they  sung ; 

But  soon  thy  works  of  power  forgot, 
And  murmurd  with  their  tongue. 

3  Now  they  believe  his  word, 
While  rocks  with  rivers  flow; 

Now  with  their  lusts  provok'd  the  Lord, 
And  he  redue'd  them  low. 

4  Yet  when  they  mourn' d  their  faults, 
He  hearken'd  to  their  groans, 

Brought  his  own  covenant  to  his  thoughts,, 
And  calPd  them  still  his  sons. 
L      Their  names  were  in  his  book, 
He  sav'd  them  from  their  foes  : 
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JEWISH   CHURCH.  4fi* 

Oft  he  chastis'd,  but  ne'er  forsook 
The  people  that  he  chose. 
6      Let  Israel  bless  the  Lord, 
Who  lov'd  their  ancient  race  ; 
And  Christians  join  the  solemn  word 
Amen,  to  all  the  praise. 

|fifl  (Psalm  129.  C.  M.) 

400.  Persecutors  punished. 

1  TTP  from  my  youth,  may  Israel  say, 
^    Have  I  been  nurs/d  in  tears  ; 
My  gnei>-  were  constant  as  the  day, 

And  tedious  as  the  ynrs. 

2  Up  from  my  youth  I  bore  the  rage 

Of  all  the  sons  of  strife  ; 

Oft  they  assail  my  riper  a^e, 

But  not  destroy'd  my  life. 

3  Their  cruel  plough  had  torn  my  flesh 

With  furrows  long  and  ae.p, 
Hourly  they  vex;d  my  wounds  afresh, 
Nor  let  my  sorrows  sleep. 

4  The  Lord  grew  ancrry  on  bis  throne, 

And  with  impartial  eye 
Measur'd  the  mischiefs  they  had  done, 
Then  let  bis  arrows  fly. 

5  How  was  their  insolence  surpris'd 

To  hear  his  thunders  roll ! 
And  all  the  foes  of  Ziou  seiz'd 
With  horror  to  the  soul. 

6  Thus  shall  the  men  that  hate  the  saints 

Be  blamed  from  the  sky  : 
Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints, 
Andall  their  projects  die. 

7  [What  though,  they  Sourish  tall  and  fair, 

They  have  no  root  beneath  ; 
Their  growth  shall  perish  in  despair, 
And  lie  despis'd  in  death.] 

8  [So  corn  that  on  the  house-top  stands 

No  hope  of  harvest  gives  ; 
The  reaper  ne'er  shall  fill  his  ru*nds, 
Nor  binder  fold  the  sheaves. 

9  It  springs  and  withers  on  the  place : 

No  traveller  bestows 
A  word  of  blessing  on  the  grass,     ' 
Nor  minds  it  ashe  sroes.l 
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467^  468     jewish  church. 

jft7    (Psalm  135.  ver.  5—12.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 
±0  /  .  ffie  \forj:s  0f  Creation,  Providence,  Re- 
demption of  Israel,  and  Destruction  of  Enemies. 

1  rjREAT  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high 

"  Above  all  powers  and  every  throne  ; 
Whate'cr  he  please  in  earth  or  sea, 
Or  heaven  or  hell,  his  hand  hath  done. 

2  At  his  command  the  vapours  rise, 

The  lightnings  flash,  the  thunders  roar : 

He  pours  the  rain,  he  brings  the  wind, 

And  tempest  from  his  airy  store. 
S  'Twas  he  those  dreadful  tokens  sent, 

O  Egypt,  through  thy  stubborn  land  ; 

When  all  thy  first-born,  beasts  and  men, 

Fell  dead  by  his  avenging  hand. 
4  What  mighty  nations,  mighty  kings, 

He  slew,  and  their  whole  country  gave 

To  Israel,  whom  his  hand  redeem'd, 

No  more  to  be  proud  Pharaoh's  slave  ! 
.5  His  power  the  same,  the  same  his  grace, 

That  saves  us  from  the  hosts  of  hell ; 

And  heaven  he  gives  us  to  possess, 

Whence  those  apostate  angels  fell. 

ipn  (Psalm  136.  C.  M.) 

4  Op.  Q0(ps  Wonders  of  Creation,  Providence, 
Redemption  of  Israel,  and  Salvation  of  his  Peo- 
ple. 

1  /2J.  IVE  thanks  to  God  the  sovereign  Lord  ; 
^-*   His  mercies  still  endure  ! 

And  be  the  King  of  kings  ador'd  ; 
His  truth  is  ever  sure. 

2  What  wonders  hath  his  wisdom  done ! 

How  mighty  is  his  hand ! 
Heaven,  eartli,  and  sea,  he  fram'd  alone  : 
How  wide  is  his  command  ! 

3  The  sun  supplies  the  day  with  light; 

How  bright  his  counsels  shine  ! 
The  moon  and  stars  adorn  the  night ; 
His  works  are  all  divine  ! 

4  [He  struck  the  sons  of  Egypt  dead  ; 

How  dreadful  is  his  rod  ! 
And  thence  with  joy  his  people  led; 
How  gracious  is  our  God ! 

5  He  cleft  the  swelling  sea  in  two  ; 

His  arm  is  great  in  might, 
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JEWISH    CHURCH.  469 

And  gave  the  tribes  a  passage  through  ; 
His  power  and  grace  unite. 
S  But  Pharaoh's  army  there  he  drownM  ; 
How  glorious  are  His  ways  ! 
And  brought  his  saints  through  desert  ground 
Eternal  be  his  praise. 

7  Gieat  monarchs  fell  beneath  his  hand, 

Victorious  is  his  sword  ; 
While  Israel  took  the  promis'd  land, 
And  faithful  is  his  word.] 

8  He  saw  the  nations  dead  in  sin ; 

He  felt  his  pity  move  : 
How  sad  the  state  the  world  was  in ! 
How  boundless  was  his  love  ! 

9  He  sent  to  save  us  from  our  wo  ; 

His'goodness  never  fails  ; 
From  death,  and  hell,  and  every  foe ; 
And  still  his  grace  prevails. 

10  Give  thanks  to  God  the  Heavenly  King; 
His  mercies  still  endure  ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  praises  sing ; 
His  truth  is  ever  sure. 

inn      (Psalm  136.  As  the  148th  Psalm.) 
40^.  The  samem 

1  fi  IVE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
^J"  The  universal  Lord  ; 

The  sovereign  King  of  kings  ; 
And  be  his  grace  ador'd. 

His  power  and  grace  Are  still  the  same  ; 

And  let  his  name  Have  endless  praise. 

2  How  mighty  is  his  hand  ! 
What  wonders  hath  he  done  ! 
He  form'd  the  earth  and  seas, 
And  spread  the  heavens  alone. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  Shall  still  endure  ; 
And  ever  sure  Abides  thy  word. 

3  His  wisdom  frain'd  the  sim 
To  crown  the  day  with  light ; 
The  moon  and  twinkling  stars 
To  cheer  the  darksome  night. 

His  power  and  grace  Are  still  the  same ; 
And  let  his  name  Have  endless  praise. 

4  [He  smote  the  first-born  sons, 
The  flower  of  Egypt,  dead : 
And  thence  his  chosen  tribes 
With  jov  and  glorv  led. 

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470  JEWISH  CHURCH. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  Shall  still  endure ; 
And  ever  sure  Abides  thy  word. 

5  His  power  and  lifted  rod 
Cleft  the  Red  Sea  in  two, 
And  for  his  people  made 

A  wond'rous  passage  through. 
His  power  and  grace  Are  still  the  same  ; 
And  let  his  name  Have  endless  praise. 

6  But  cruel  Pharaoh  there 
With  all  his  host  he  drown'd ; 
And  brought  his  Israel  safe 
Through  a  long  desert  ground. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  Shall  still  endure ; 
And  ever  sure  Abides  thy  word. 
PAUSE. 

7  The  kings  of  Canaan  fell 
Beneath  his  dreadful  hand : 
While  his  own  servants  took 
Possession  of  their  land. 

His  power  and  grace  Are  still  the  same : 

And  let  his  name  Have  endless  praise. 
S  He  saw  the  nations  lie 
All  perishing  in  sin, 
And  pitied  the  sad  state 
The  ruin'd  world  was  in. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  Shall  still  endure ; 

And  ever  sure  Abides  thy  word. 
9  He  sent  his  only  Son 
To  save  us  from  our  wo, 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  foe. 

His  power  and  grace  Are  still  the  sanr  j 

And  let  his  name  Have  endless  praise. 
10  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 
To  God  the  heavenly  King ; 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  Shall  still  endure  ; 

And  ever  sure  Abides  thy  word. 

4.70  ~     (Psalm  77.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 


Comfort  derived  from  ancient  Providences ; 
or,  Israel  delivered  from  Egypt,  and  brought  tc 
Canaan. 

1  TJOVV  awful  is  thy  chastening  rod!' 
-"■  (May  thy  own  children  say) 
1  The  great,  the  wise,  the  dreadful  God  I 
4  How  holy  is  his  way !' 
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JEWISH   CHURCH.  471 

2  I'll  meditate  his  works  of  old  ; 

The  King-  that  reigns  above  ; 
I'll  hear  his  ancient  \vonders  told, 
And  learn  to  trust  his  love. 

3  Long:  did  the  house  of  Joseph  lie 

With  Egypt's  yoke  opprest : 
Long  he  delay'd  to  hear  their  cry, 
Nor  gave  his  people  rest 

4  The  sons  of  good  old  Jacob  seem'd 

Abandon'd  to  their  foes  ; 
But  his  almighty  arm  redeemed 
The  nation  that  he  chose. 

5  Israel,  his  people  and  his  sheep, 

Mu^t  follow  where  he  calls  ; 
He  bade  them  venture  through  the  deep, 
And  made  the  waves  their  walls. 

6  The  waters  saw  thee,  mighty  God  ! 

The  waters  saw  thee  corne  ; 
Backward  they  fled,  and  frighted  stood, 
To  make  thine  armies  room. 

7  Strange  was  thy  journey  through  the  sea, 

Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  unknown: 

Terrors  attend  the  wondrous  way 

That  brings  thy  mercies  down. 

8  [Thy  voice  with  terror  in  the  sound 

Through  clouds  and  darkness  broke  ; 
All  heaven  in  lightning  shone  around, 
And  earth  with  thunder  shook. 

9  Thine  arrows  through  the  skies  were  hurl'd ; 

How  glorious  is  the  Lord  ! 
Surprise  and  trembling  seiz'd  the  world, 
And  his  own  saints  ador'd. 
10  He  gave  them  water  from  the  rock  ; 
And  safe  by  Moses'  hand 
Through  a  dry  desert  led  his  flock 
Home  to  the  promis'd  land.] 

47-1  (Psalm  114.  L.  M.) 

4  '  l  •      .Miracles  atlendins;  Israel1  s  Journey, 
I  TTTHEN  Israel,  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand, 
*  *    Left  the  proud  tyrant  and  his  land, 

Thetribes  with  cheerful  homage  own 

Their  King,  and  Judah  was  his  throne. 
-2  Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay ; 

The  deep  divides  to  make  them  wav : 

Jordan  beheld  their  march,  and  fled 

With  backward  current  to  his  head. 
32.5  CS 


475,   475       JEWISH   CHURCH.' 

3  The  mountains  shook  like  frighted  sheep. 
Like  lambs  the  little  hillocks  leap  ; 

Not  Sinai  on  her  base  could  stand, 
Conscious  of  sovereign  power  at  hand. 

4  What  power  could  make  the  deep  divide  ! 
Make  Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide  ? 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills  ? 

And  whence  the  fright  that  Sinai  feels  ? 

5  Let  every  mountain,  every  flood, 
Retire,  and  know  the  approaching  God, 
The  King  of  Israel :  see  him  here  ; 
Tremble,  thou  earth,  adore  and  fear. 

6  He  thunders,  and  all  nature  mourns, 
The  rock  to  standing  pools  he  turns  ; 
Flints  spring  with  fountains  at  his  word, 
And  fires  and  seas  confess  the  Lord. 

A79         (Hymn  124.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 
"*  '  *•  ,     JMoses,  Aaron,  and  Joshua. 

1  'HHI&  not  the  law  of  ten  commands 

-*-    On  holy  Sinai  given, 
Or  sent  to  men  by  Moses'  hands, 
Can  bring  us  safe  to  heaven. 

2  'Tis  not  the  blood  which  Aaron  spilt, 

Nor  smoke  of  sweetest  smell, 
Can  buy  a  pardon  for  our  guilt, 
Or  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Aaron  the  priest  resigns  his  breath 

At  Gotf's  immediate  will : 
And  in  the  desert  yields  to  death 
Upon  th'  appointed  hill. 

4  And  thus  on  Jordan's  yonder  side 

The  tribes  of  Israel  stand, 
While  Moses  bow'd  his  head  and  died 
Short  of  the  promised  land. 

5  Israel  rejoice,  now  Joshua*  leads, 

He'll  bring  your  tribes  to  rest ; 
So  far  the  Saviour's  name  exceeds 
The  Ruler  and  the  Priest. 

a  m  ~         (Psalm  107.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 
4  /  o.    Israel  led  to  Canaan,  and  Christians  to 

Heaven. 
1  |"*1  IVE  thanks  to  God ;  he  reigns  above, 
*~*  Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is  love ; 
*  Joshua,  the  same  xcith  Jesus,  and  simplifies  a 
Saviour. 

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His  mercy  ages  past  have  known, 

And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 
2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 

The  wonders  of  las  grace  record  ; 

Israel,  the  nation  whom  he  chose, 

And  rescued  from  their  mighty  foes. 
I  [When  God's  almighty  arm  had  broke 

Their  fetter-  and  tff  Egyptian  yoke, 

The)  1  ::sert,  wandering  round 

A  wild  and  solitary  ground. 
I  There  the?  could  find  no  leading  road, 

Nor  citv  for  a  fix'd  abode  ; 

Nor  food,  nor  fountain  to  assuage 

Their  burning  thirst;  or  hunger's  rage.] 

5  In  their  distress  to  God  they  cried, 
God  was  their  Saviour  and  their  guide  ; 
He  led  their  march  far  wandering  round, 
'Twas  the  right  path  to  Canaan's  ground. 

6  Thus  when  our  first  release  we  gain 
From  sin's  old  yoke  and  Satan's  chain, 
We  have  this  desert  world  to  pass, 

A  dangerous  and  a  tiresome  place. 

7  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way, 
He  guides  our  footsteps  lest  we  stray, 
He  guards  us  with  a  powerful  handj 
Anof  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

S  O  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  ways  I 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

THE  SETTLEMENT  MtD  BEAUTY  OF 
A  CHURCH. 

47  1  (Psalm  15.  C.  M.) 

**  •  *=*•     Characters  of  a  Saint ;  or,  a  Citizen  of 
Zion;  or,  the  Qualifications  of  a  Christian. 

1  WH0  shaH  inhabit 'in  thv  hill, 

▼»    O  God  of  holiness! 
Whom  will  the  Lord  admit  to  dwell 
So  near  his  throne  of  grace  ? 

2  The  man  that  walks  in  pions  ways, 

And  works  with  righteous  hands  ; 
9g1 


475  SETTLEMENT  OF 

That  trusts  his  Maker's  promises, 
And  follows  liis  commands. 

3  He  speaks  the  meaning  of  his  heart. 

Nor  slanders  with  his  tongue  ; 
Will  scarce  believe  an  ill  report, 
Nc  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

4  The  wealthy  sinner  he  contemn^ 

Loves  all  that  fear  the  Lord; 
And  though  to  his  own  hurt  he  swears, 
Still  he  performs  his  word. 

5  His  hands  disdain  a  golden  bribe, 

And  never  gripe  the  poor ; 
This  man  shall  dwell  with  God  on  earth, 
And  find  his  heaven  secure. 

a~i  r  (Psalm  15.  L.  M.) 

**  •  «*•  Religion  and  Justice.  Goodness  and  Truth; 

o)%,  Duties  to  God  and  Man ;  or,  the  Qualified- 

tions  of  a  Christian. 

1  YlfHO  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place, 

*  *     Great  God,  and  dwell  before  thy  face? 
The  man  that  minds  religion  now, 
And  humbly  walks  with  God  below  : 

2  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  is  clean, 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  thing  they  mean  : 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue  ; 

He  hates  to  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

3  [Scarce  will  he  trust  an  ill  report, 
Nor  vents  it  to  his  neighbour's  hurt  : 
Sinners  of  state  he  can  despise, 
But  saints  are  honour'd  in  his  eyes.] 

4  [Firm  to  his  word  he  ever  stood, 
And  always  makes  his  promise  good  ; 
Nor  dares  to  change  the  thing  he  swears. 
Whatever  pain  or  loss  he  bears.] 

5  [He  never  deals  in  bribing  gold, 

And  mourns  that  justice  should  be  sold : 
While  others  gripe  and  grind  the  poor, 
Sweet  Charity  attends  his  door.] 

6  He  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 
For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face  ,• 
And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same 
That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 

7  Yet  when  his  holiest  works  are  done, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone ; 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see, 
And  dwell  for  ever,  Lord,  with  thee. 

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A  church.  4T6,  477 

|V-£  (Psalm  24.  C.  M.) 

4/0.  Dwelling-  with  God. 

i  n^HE  earth  for  ever  is  the  Lord's, 
-■-    With  Adam's  numerous  race  ; 
He  rais'd  its  arches  o'er  the  floods, 
And  built  it  on  the  seas. 
2  But  who  among  the  sons  of  men 
May  visit  thine  abode  ? 
He  that  has  hands  from  mischief  clean,. 
Whose  heart  is  right  with  God. 
S  This  is  the  man  may  rise  and  take 
The  blessings  of  his  grace  ; 
This  is  the  lot  of  those  that  seek 
The  God  of  Jacob's  face. 
I  Now  let  our  soul's  immortal  powers 
To  meet  the,Lcrd  prepare, 
Lift  up  their  everlasting  doors, 
The  king  of  glory's  near. 
5  The  king  of  glory  !  Who  can  tell 
The  wonders  of  Ms  might ! 
He  rules  the  nations  ;  but  to  dwell 
With  saints  is  his  delight. 

i  77    (Psalm  132.  ver.  4,  5.  7,  8.  15—17.  C.  ML] 

■*  '  '  •  A  Church  established. 

X    [1VT0  sleep  nor  slumber  to  his  eyes 

-*-^    Good  David  would  afford, 

Till  he  had  found  below  the  skies 

A  dwelling  for  the  Lord. 

2  The  Lord  in  Zion  plac'd  his  name, 

His  ark  was  settled  there  ; 

To  Zion  the  whole  nation  came 

To  worship  thrice  a  year. 

3  But  we  have  no  such  lengths  to  go, 

Nor  wander  far  abroad  ; 
Where'er  thy  saints  assemble  now. 
There  is  a  house  for  God.] 

PAUSE. 

4  Arise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise, 

And  enter  to  thy  rest ! 
Lo !  thy  church  waits  with  longing  eyes, 
Thus"  to  be  own'd  and  blest. 
3  Enter  with  all  thy  glorious  train, 
Thy  Spirit  and  thy  word  ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  jrrace  afford. 
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4? 8  SETTLEMENT  OB 

6  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows, 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread  ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 
And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

7  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  Iris  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

8  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne  ; 

And  as  his  kingdom  grows, 
Fresh  honour  shall  adorn  his  crown, 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 

Amn         (Psalm  132.  ver.  5.  13—18.  L.  M.) 
*±  '  °*  M  the  Settlement  of  a  Church  ;  or,  the  Or* 
dination  of  a  Minister. 

1  "Of  HERE  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find 

*  ^  An  habitation  for  our  God, 
A  dwelling  for  th'  Eternal  Mind, 
Amongst  the  sons  of  ilesh  and  blood? 

2  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 
Of  Zion  for  his  ancient  rest : 
And  Zion  is  his  dwelling  still, 
His  church  is  with  his  presence  blest. 

3  Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 
And  reign  for  ever,  saith  the  Lord  ; 
Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known, 
And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 

4  Here  will  I  meet  the  hungrv  poor, 
And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread  ; 
Sinners  that  wait  before  my  door, 
With  sweet  provisions  shall  be  fed. 

5  Girded  with  truth,  and  cloth'd  with  grace, 
My  priests,  my  ministers  shall  shine : 
Not  Aaron,  in  his  costly  dress, 
Made  an  appearance  so  divine. 

6  The  saints,  unable  to  contain 
Their  inward  joys,  shall  shout  and  sing ; 
The  Son  of  David  here  shall  reign, 
And  Zion  triumph  in  her  King. 

9  [Jesus  shall  see  a  numerous  seed 
Bom  here,  t'  uphold  his  glorious  name  ; 
His  crown  shall  flourish  on  his  head, 
Xhile  all  his  foes  arc  cloth'd  with  shame  f] 

?m 


A  church,  479,  480 

m    (Psalm  118.  ver.  22,  23.  3d  Part.  C.  M.) 
Christ  the  Foundation  of  his  Church. 

1  "DEHOLD  the  sure  foundation  stone 
-O  VVhich  God  in  Zion  lays 

To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

And  saints  adore  the  name, 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 
Yet  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood, 

Yet  must  this  building  rise  ; 
'Tis  thy  own  work,  almighty  God, 
And 'wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

»qn         (Psalm  45.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 
iOU.  Christ  and  his  Church;  or,  the  mystical 
Marriage. 

1  rjlHE  Kins?  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face, 
-*-    Adorn'd  with  majesty  and  grace  1 
He  conies  with  blessings  from  aT)ove, 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

2  At  his  right  hand  our  eyes  behold 
The  queen  array'd  in  purest  gold  ; 
The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress, 
Her  robe  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

3  He  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own  ; 
He  calls  and  seats  her  near  his  throne : 
Fair  stranger,  let  thine  heart  forget 
The  idols  of  thy  native  state. 

4  So  shall  the  King  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee,  the  favourite  of  his  choice  ; 
Let  him  be  lov'd  and  yet  ador'd, 
For  he's  thy  Maker  and  thy  Lord. 

5  0  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies, 
And  all  thy  sons  (a  numerous  train) 
Each  like  "a  prince  in  praises  reign  ! 

6  Let  endless  honours  crown  his  head ; 
Let  every  age  his  glory  spread  ; 
While  we  with  cheerful  songs  approve 
The  condescensions  of  his  love. 

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481,  482  BEAUTY  OF 

|Q1  (Psalm  45.  S.  M.) 

4ol .  The  Glory  of  Christ;  the  Success  of  the 
Gospel;  and  the  Gentile  Church. 

1  Tt/f  Y  Saviour  and  my  King-, 
■"•*■  Thy  beauties  are  divine  ; 

Thy  lips  with  blessings  overflow, 
And  every  grace  is  thine. 

2  Now  make  thy  glory  known, 
Gird  on  thy  dreadful  sword, 

And  ride  in  majesty  to  spread 
The  conquests  of  thy  word. 

3  Strike  through  thy  stubborn  foes, 
Or  melt  their  hearts  V  obey, 

While  justice,  meekness,  grace  and  truth. 
Attend  thy  glorious  way. 

4  Thy  laws,  0  God,  are  right ; 
Thy  throne  shall  ever  stand; 

And  thy  victorious  gospel  proves 
A  sceptre  in  thy  hand. 

5  [Thy  Father  and  thy  God 
Hath  without  measure  shed 

i   His  Spirit  like  a  joyful  oil, 

T'  anoint  thy  sacred  head.] 
5      [Behold,  at  thy  right  hand 
The  Gentile  church  is  seen, 
Like  a  fair  bride  in  rich  attire, 
And  princes  guard  the  queen.] 
Fair  bride,  receive  his  love, 
Forget  thy  Father's  house  ; 
Forsake  thy  gods,  thy  idol-gods, 
And  pay'thy  Lord  "thy  vows. 
S      0  let  thy  God  and  King 

Thy  sweetest  thoughts  employ  ; 
Thy  children  shall  Ins  honours  sing 
In  palaces  of  joy. 

lQO  (Psalm  ST.  L.  M.) 

*°—  The  Church  the  Birth-place  of  the  Saints: 

or,  Jews  and  Gentiles  united  in  the  Christian 

Church. 

1  I^J-OD  in  his  earthly  temple  lays 

"  Foimdations  for  his  heavenly  praise : 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well, 
But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  house 

That  pay 'their  night  and  morning  vows  ; 


a  church.  483,  4S4 

But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay 
Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

I  glories  were  described  of  old! 
What  wonders  are  of  Zion  told  ! 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below, 
Th\  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 

4  Eeypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew, 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew  : 
Angels  and  men  shall  join  to  sing 
The  hill  where  living  waters  spring. 

5  When  God  makes  up  his  last  account 
Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 
'Twill  be  an  honour  to  appear 

As  one  new-born  or  nourish'd  there ! 

a  no    (Psalm  92.  ver.  12,  &c.  2d  Part.  L.  Iff] 
4  00.         The  church  is  ike  Garden  of  God. 

1  T  ORD,  ;tis  a  pleasant  tiling  to  stand 
-■-*  In  gardens  planted  by  thine  hand; 
Let  me  within  thy  courts  be  seen 
Like  a  young  cedar  fresh  and  green. 

2  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love. 
Blest  w;th  thine  influence  from  above  ; 
Not  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees 
Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live  ; 
(Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive) 
Time,  that  doth  all  things  else  impair, 
Still  makes  them  flourish  strong  arid  fair. 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  show 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  true : 
None  that  attend  his  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

^n_j     (Psalm  iS.ver.  1—8.  First  Part.  S.  M.) 
^°~**Thc  Church  is  the  Honour  and  Safety  of  a 

Nation. 
i       [rj REAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
^-*    And  let  his  praise  be  great, 
He  makes  Ins  churches  his  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  his  grace, 
How  beautiful  they  stand  ! 

The  honours  of  our  native  place, 
And  bulwarks  of  our  land.] 

3  In  Sion  God  is  known 
A  refuge  in  distress  ; 

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485  BEAUTY  OF 

How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces  ! 

4  When  kings  against  her  join'd, 
And  saw  the  iTord  was  there, 

In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

5  When  navies  tall  and  proud 
Attempt  to  spoil  our  peace, 

He  sends  his  tempests  roaring  loud, 
And  sinks  them  in  the  seas. 

6  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 
Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 

How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  sheep  have  been. 

7  In  every  new  distress 
We'll  to  his  house  repair, 

We'll  think  upon  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

a  oc    (Psalm  48.  ver.  10—14.  2d  Part.  S.  M.) 
±OU.   The  Beauty  of  the  Church;  or,  Gospel 
Worship  and  Order. 
"•AR  as  thy  name  is  known 
The  world  declares  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne 
Their  songs  of  honour  raise. 
With  joy  let  Judah  stand 
On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Compass  and  view  thine  holy  ground. 

And  mark  the  building  well ; 

The  orders  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows  : 

And  make  a  fair  report. 

How  decent  and  how  wise  ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Bevond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes. 

And  rites  adorn'd  with  gold. 

The  God  we  worship  now 

Will  guide  us  till  we  die, 
Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 

And  ours  above  the  skv. 
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A  CHURCH.  486,48" 

4Ql±         (Hymn  152.  B.  2.  CM.) 
-JoO.  gfojgj  ^  gfo^  Hcb.  xii.  18,  &c. 

1  TVTOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
^    The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke  ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 

Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke  ; 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Sion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  Ms  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  cloth'd  in  light ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just. 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  sight ! 

4  Behold  the  bless'd  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven  ; 
And  God  the  judge  of  all  declares 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiv'n. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead. 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
All  join  in  Christ  their  living  head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

0  In  such  society  as  tins 

My  weary  soul  would  rest ; 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is 
Must  be  for  ever  blest 

THE   CHURCITS  AFFLICTION'S,    PER* 
SECUTIOXS,  AXD  COMPL.ILVTS. 

.o7  (Psalm  80.  L.  M.) 

40  /  .     j/jg  Church's  Prayer  under  Affliction 
or,  the  Vineyard  of  God  wasted. 

1  i^j.REAT  shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 

"  Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell, 
And  lead  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep, 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  the  deep  : 

2  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  now, 

Shine  from  on  high  and  guide  us  through  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
WTe  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more. 

3  Great  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  long  shall  we  lament  and  pray, " 
And  wait  in  vain  thy  kind  return  ? 
How  long  shall  thy 'fierce  anger  burn? 

1  Instead  of  wine  and  cheerful  bread, 
Thv  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed 
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488  the  church's 

Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  lore  restore, 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more. 
PAUSE  I. 

5  Hast  thou  not  planted  with  thy  hands 
A  lovely  vine  in  heathen  lands  ? 
Did  not  thy  power  defend  it  round, 
And  heavenly  dews  enrich  the  ground  ? 

6  How  did  the  spreading  branches  shoot, 
And  bless  the  nations  with  the  fruit ! 
But  now,  dear  Lord,  look  down  and  see 
Thy  mourning  vine,  that  lovely  tree. 

7  Why  is  its  beauty  thus  defac'd ! 
Why  hast  thou  laid  her  fences  waste? 
Strangers  and  foes  against  her  join, 
And  every  beast  devours  the  vine. 

9  Return,  almighty  God,  return, 
Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mourn  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more. 
PAUSE  II. 

9  Lord,  when  this  vine  in  Canaan  grew, 
Thou  wast  its  strength  and  glory  too  ; 
Attack'd  in  vain  by  all  its  foes, 
Till  the  fair  branch  of  promise  rose ; 

10  Fair  branch,  ordain'd  of  old  to  shoot 
From  David's  stock,  from  Jacob's  root ; 
Himself  a  noble  vine,  and  we 

The  lesser  branches  of  the  tree. 

11  'Tis  thy  own  Son,  and  he  shall  stand 
Girt  with  thy  strength  at  thy  right  hand  ; 
Thy  first-born  Son,  adorn'd  and  blest 
With  power  and  grace  above  the  rest. 

12  O !  for  his  sake  attend  our  cry, 
Shine  on  thy  churches  lest  they  die  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more. 

ion    (Psalm  44.  ver.  1,  2,  3.  8.  15—26.  C.  M.) 
400.  jT^g  cimrctfs  Complaint  in  Persecution, 

1  T  ORD,  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old, 
-*-^  Thy  works  of  power  and  grace, 
When  to  our  ears  our  father's  told 

The  wonders  of  their  days : 

2  How  thou  didst  build  thy  churches  here, 

And  make  thy  gospel  Known  ; 
Amongst  them  "did  thine  arm  appear, 
Thy  light  and  glorv  shone. 
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3  In  God  they  boasted  all  the  day, 

And  in  a  cheerful  throng 
Did  thousands  meet  to  praise  and  pray, 
And  grace  was  all  their  song. 

4  But  now  our  souls  are  seiz'd  with  shame, 

Confusion  fills  our  face, 
To  hear  the  enemy  blaspheme, 
And  fools  reproach  thy  grace. 
o  Yet  have  we  not  forgot  our  God, 
Nor  falsely  dealt  with  heaven, 
Nor  have  our  steps  declin'd  the  road 
Of  duty  thou  hast  given  ; 

6  Though  dragons  all  around  us  roar 

With  their  destructive  breath, 
And  thine  own  hand  has  bruis'd  us  sore, 
Hard  bv  the  gates  of  death. 
PAUSE. 

7  We  are  expos'd  all  day  to  die, 

As  martyrs  for  thy  cause, 
As  sheep  for  slaughter  bound  we  lie 
By  sharp  and  bloody  laws. 

8  Awake,  arise,  almighty  Lord, 

Why  sleeps  thv  wonted  grace? 
Why  should  we  look  like  men  abhorr'd, 

Or  banish'd  from  thy  face  ? 
>  Wilt  thou  for  ever  cast  us  off, 

And  still  neglect  our  cries? 
For  ever  hide  Thine  heavenly  love 

From  our  afflicted  eyes  ? 
10  Down  to  the  dust  our  soul  is  bow'd, 

And  dies  upon  the  ground  ; 
Rise  for  our  help,  rebuke  the  proud, 

And  all  their  powers  confound, 
i  1  Redeem  us  from  perpetual  shame, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God ! 
We  plead  the  honours  of  thy  name, 

The  merits  of  thy  blood. 

40Q  (Psalm  74.  CM.) 

lO  J.  The  Church  pleading  with  God  under  sore 
Persecution. 

1  TiriLL  God  for  ever  cast  us  off? 

*  *    His  wrath  for  ever  smoke 
Against  the  people  of  his  love, 
His  little  chosen  flock? 

2  Thine  of  the  tribes  so  dearly  bought 

With  their  Redeemer's  blood ; 
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489  the  church's 

Nor  let  thy  Sion  be  forgot, 
Where  once  thy  glory  stood. 

3  Lift  up  thy  feet,  and  march  in  haste,. 

Aloud  our  ruin  calls  ; 
See  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waste 
Is  made  within  thy  walls. 

4  Where  once  thy  churches  pray'd  and  san£. 

Thy  foes  profanely  roar  : 
Over  thy  gates  their  ensigns  hang, 
Sad  tokens  of  their  power. 

5  How  are  the  seats  of  worship  broke ! 

They  tear  the  buildings  down  ; 
And  he  that  deals  the  heaviest  stroke 
Procures  the  chief  renown. 

6  With  flames  they  threaten  to  destroy 

Thy  children  in  their  nest ; 
'  Come,  let  us  burn  at  once,'  they  cry, 
1  The  temple  and  the  priest.' 

7  And  still  to  heighten  our  distress, 

Thy  presence  is  withdrawn  ; 
Thy  wonted  signs  of  power  and  grace. 

Thy  power  and  grace  are  gone. 
S  No  prophet  speaks  to  calm  our  woes, 

But  all  the  seers  mourn  ; 
There's  not  a  soul  amongst  us  knows 

The  time  of  thy  return. 

PAUSE. 

9  How  long,  eternal  God,  how  long, 
Shall  men  of  pride  blaspheme  ? 
Shall  saints  be  made  their  endless  song; 
And  bear  immortal  shame  ? 

10  Canst  thou  for  ever  sit  and  hear 

Thine  holy  name  profan'd  ! 
And  still  thy  jealousy  forbear. 
And  still  withhold" thine  hand? 

11  What  strange  deliverance  hast  thou  shown 

In  ages  long  before  ! 
And  now  no  other  God  we  own. 
No  other  God  adore. 

12  Thou  didst  divide  the  raging  sea, 

By  thy  resistless  might, 
To  make  thy  tribes  a  wonderous  wa> 
And  then  "secure  their  flight. 

13  Is  not  the  world  of  nature  thine, 

The  darkness  and  the  dav  I 
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AFFLICTIONS,  &C.  490 

Did  thou  not  bid  the  morning  shine, 
And  mark  the  sun  his  way  ? 
J  4  Hath  not  thy  power  form'd  every  coast, 
And  set  the  earth  its  bounds, 
With  summer's  heat  and  winters  frost, 
In  their  perpetual  rounds  ? 

15  And  shall  the  sons  of  earth  and  dust 

That  sacred  power  blaspheme  ? 
Will  not  thy  hand  that  form'd  them  first, 
Avenge  thine  injur'd  name  ? 

16  ThinI;  on  the  covenant  thou  hast  made, 

And  all  thy  words  of  love; 

Nor  let  the  rjirds  of  prey  invade 

And  vex  thy  mourning  dove. 

17  Our  foes  would  triumph  in  our  blood, 

And  make  our  hope  their  jest ; 
Plead  thine  own  cause,  almighty  God ! 
And  give  thy  children  rest. 

AQft  (Psalm  83.  S.  M.) 

-±u\J.    £  Complaint  against  Persecutors. 

1  A  ND  will  the  God  of  grace 
-^*-  Perpetual  silence  keep  ? 

The  God  of  justice  hold  his  peace, 
And  let  his  vengeance  sleep  ? 

2  Behold  what  cursed  snares 
The  men  of  mischief  spread  ; 

The  men  that  hate  thy  saints  and  thee 
Lift  up  their  threatening  head. 

3  Against  thy  hidden  ones 
Their  counsels  they  employ, 

And  malice,  with  her  watchful  eye, 
Pursues  them  to  destroy. 

4  The  noble  and  the  base 
Into  thy  pastures  leap  ; 

The  lion  and  the  stupid  ass 
Conspire  to  vex  thy  sheep. 

5  l  Come,  let  us  join,'  they  cry, 

*  To  root  them  from  the  ground, 

i  Till  not  the  name  of  saints  remain, 

1  Nor  memory  shall  be  found.' 

6  Awake,  almighty  God, 
And  call  thy  wrath  to  mind  ; 

Give  them  like  forests  to  the  fire, 
Or  stubble  to  the  wind. 

7  Convince  their  madness,  Lord, 
And  make  them  seek  thv  name  : 

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Or  else  their  stubborn  rage  confound, 

That  they  may  die  in  shame. 

9      Then  shall  the  nations  know 

That  glorious  dreadful  word, 

Jehovah  is  thy  name  alone, 

And  thou  the  sovereign  Lord. 

1q1       (Psalm  35.  ver.  1—9.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 
±zJ  1 .    prayer  and  Paith  of  Persecuted  Saints. 

1  7VTOW  plead  my  cause,  almighty  God, 
*-*   With  all  the  sons  of  strife ; 

And  fight  against  the  men  of  blood, 
Who  fight  against  my  life. 

2  Draw  out  thy  spear,  and  stop  their  way, 

Lift  thine  avenging  rod  ; 

But  to  my  soul  in  mercy  say, 

1 1  am  thy  Saviour  God.' 

3  They  plant  their  snares  to  catch  my  feet, 

And  nets  of  mischief  spread  ; 
Plunge  the  destroyers  in  the  pit 
That  their  own  hands  have  made. 

4  Let  fogs  and  darkness  hide  their  way, 

And  slippery  be  their  ground  ; 
Thy  wrath  shall  make  their  lives  a  prey, 

And  all  their  rage  confound. 
£  They  fly  like  chaff  before  the  wind, 

Before  thine  angry  breath  ; 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  behind 

Pursues  them  down  to  death. 

6  They  love  the  road  that  leads  to  hell ; 

Then  let  the  rebels  die, 
Whose  malice  is  implacable 
Against  the  Lord  on  high. 

7  But  if  thou  hast  a  chosen  few 

Amongst  that  impious  race, 
Divide  them  from  the  bloody  crew 
By  thy  surprising  grace. 
H  Then  will  I  raise  my  tuneful  voice 
To  make  thy  wonders  known  ; 
In  their  salvation  I'll  rejoice, 
And  bless  thee  for  my  own. 

A  QO         (Psalm  14.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 
4t7Z.        ^  The  Fouy  0f  Persecutors. 
I    A  RE  sinners  now  so  senseless  grown 
-^-  That  they  the  saints  devour  ? 
And  never  worship  at  thy  throne, 
Nor  fear  thine  awful  power  ? 
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t  Great  God,  appear  to  their  surprise, 
Reveal  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
Let  them  no  more  thy  wrath  despise, 
Nor  turn  our  hope  to  shame. 

3  Dost  thou  not  dwell  among  the  just? 

And  yet  our  foes  deride, 
That  we  should  make  thy  name  our  trust ; 
Great  God,  confound  their  pride. 

4  O  that  the  joyful  day  were  come 

To  finish  our  distress  ! 
When  God  shall  bring  his  children  home, 
Our  songs  shall  never  cease. 

ioo         (Psalm  5S.  ver.  4— 6.  CM.) 

Quo.  Victory  and  Deliverance  from  Persecution 

1  \  RE  all  the  foes  of  Sion  fools, 
J-*-  Who  thus  devour  her  saints  ? 
Do  they  not  know  her  Saviour  rule?, 

And  pities  her  complaints  ? 

2  They  shall  be  seiz'd  with  sad  surprise ; 

For  God's  revenging  arm 
Scatters  the  bones  of  them  that  rise 
To  do  his  children  harm. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 

Of  armies  in  array  ; 
When  God  lias  first  despis'd  their  host. 
They  fall  an  easy  prey. 

4  0  for  a  word  from  Sion's  King, 

Her  captives  to  restore  ! 
Jacob  with  all  his  tribes  shall  sing, 
And  Judah  weep  no  more. 

THE   SAFETY.  DELIVERAXCE,  AKD 
TRIUMPH  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

iQ  |  (Ps.  135.  v.  1—4.  14.  19—21.  1st  Pt.  L.  M.) 
*^*«     The  Church  is  God's  House  and  Care. 

1  T3RAISE  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name, 
■*     While  in  his  holy  courts  ye  wait, 
Ye  saints,  that  to  his  house  belong, 

Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  the  Lord  is  good  ; 
To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  employ : 
Israel  he  chose  of  old,  and  still 

His  church  is  his  peculiar  joy. 

3  The  Lord  himself  will  judge  his  saints; 
He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends ; 

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And  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaints, 
Repents  the  sorrows  that  he  sends. 

4  Through  every  age  the  Lord  declares 
His  name,  and  breaks  th1  oppressor's  rod  ; 
He  gives  his  suffering  servants  rest, 

And  will  be  known,  77i'  almighty  God, 

5  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  who  taste  his  love, 
People  and  priests  exalt  his  name: 
Amongst  his  saints  he  ever  dwells ; 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 

10^  (Hymn  39.  B.  1.  CM.) 

IVO.     God's  tender  Care  of  his  Church, 
Isaiah  xlix.  13,  &c. 

1  lY^OW  shall  my  inward  joys  arise, 
•*-^    And  burst  into  a  song, 
Almighty  love  inspires  my  heart, 

And  pleasure  tunes  my  tongue. 

2  God  on  his  thirsty  Sion-hill 

Some  mercy-drops  has  thrown, 
And  solemn  oaths  have  bound  Ms  love 
To  shower  salvation  down. 

3  Why  do  we  then  indulge  cur  fears, 

Suspicions  and  complaints  ? 

Is  he  a  God,  and  shall  his  grace 

Grow  weary  of  his  saints  ? 

4  Can  a  kind  woman  e'er  forget 

The  infant  of  her  womb, 
And  'mongst  a  thousand  tender  thoughts 
Her  suckling  have  no  room  ? 

5  *  Yet,'  saith  the  Lord,  ■  should  nature  change, 

'  And  mothers  monsters  prove, 
c  Sion  still  dwells  upon  the  heart 
1  Of  everlasting  Love. 

6  '  Deep  on  the  palms  of  both  my  hands 

'  I  have  engrav'd  her  name, 
'  My  hands  shall  raise  her  ruin'd  walls, 
*  And  build  her  broken  frame.' 

jq£  (Hymn  8.  B.  1.  CM.) 

4JV.  Tke  Safety  and  protection  0f  the  Church. 
Isaiah  xxvi.  1— -6. 

1  TTOW  honourable  is  the  place 
-*-A  Where  we  adoring  stand, 
Zion,  the  glory  of  the  earth, 

And  beauty  of  the  land ! 

2  Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
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The  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made, 
Defy  th'  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Lift  up  the  everlasting  gates, 
The  doors  wide  open  fling, 
Enter,  ye  nations,  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  our  King. 

i  Here  shall  you  taste  unminded  joys, 
And  live  in  perfect  peace , 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name. 
And  ventur'd  on  his  grace  ; 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  for  ever  trust, 

And  banish  all  your  fears  ; 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells, 
Eternal  as  his  years. 

6  [What  though  the  rebels  dwell  on  high, 

His  arm  shall  bring  them  low, 
Low  as  the  caverns  of  the  grave 
Their  lofty  heads  shall  bow.] 

7  [On  Babylon  our  feet  shall  tread 

In  that  rejoicing  hour, 
The  ruins  of  her  walls  shall  spread 
A  pavement  for  the  poor.] 

4  07  (Hymn  64.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

*■*••     God  the  Glory  and  Defence  of  Sion. 

1  TTAPPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, 
-"-  The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace  ; 
Thine  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 

Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits  ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fix'd  on  his  counsels  and  Ins  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage, 
Against  his  throne  in  vain  they  rage, 
Like  rising  waves,  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  Then  let  our  souls  in  Zion  dwell, 
Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  Rome  and  hell : 
His  arms  embrace  this  happy  ground, 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 

o  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun  ; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  Ms  brightest  praise. 
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AQCi  (Hymn  18.  B.  2.  L.  M.; 

*  ** °-  The  Ministry  of  Angels. 

1  TTIGH  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light 
-"  The  King  of  glory  spreads  his  seat, 
And  troops  of  angels,  stretch'd  for  flight, 
Stand  waiting  round  his  awful  feet. 

2  '  Go.'  saith  the  Lord,  l  my  Gabriel,  go, 
1  Salute  the  virgin's  fruitful  womb ;  * 
'Make  haste,  ye  cherubs,  down  below, 

1  Sing  and  proclaim  the  Saviour  come.'f 

3  Here  a  bright  squadron  leaves  the  skies, 
And  thick  around  Elisha  stands  ;  % 
Anon  a  heavenly  soldier  flics, 

And  breaks  the  chains  from  Peter's  hands. 5 

4  Thy  winged  troops,  0  God  of  hosts, 
Wait  on  thy  wandering  church  below, 
Here  we  are  sailing  to  thy  coasts, 
Let  angels  be  our  convoy  too. 

5  Are  they  not  all  thy  servants,  [(  Lord  ? 
At  thy  command  they  go  and  come, 
With  cheerful  haste  obey  thy  word, 
And  guard  thy  children  to  their  home. 

JQQ  (Psalm  46.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

<±uu*   rrfe  Qhurcfts  Safety  and  Ttiumph  among 
national  Desolations. 

1  f^J-OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 

"  When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade ; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurPd 
Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there  ; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar, 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 
Trembles,  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow 
Supplies  the  cities  of  our  God ; 

Life,  love  and  joy,  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

*  Luke  i.  26.        |  "\  13.        1  2  Kings  vu  17 
$  Acts  xii.  7.        |j  Heb.  i.  14. 

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5  Thajrsacred  stream,  thine  holy  word, 
That  nil  o;ir  raging  fear  controls; 

Sweet  peace  thy  promises  aflbrd, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

6  Sion  enjoys  her  monarch's  love, 
Secure  against  a  threatening  hour; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundations  move, 
Built  on  his  truth,  and  arm'd  with  power. 

rnn         (Psalm  46.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 
JUU.        God  fights  for  his  Church. 

1  T  ET  Sion  in  her  King  rejoice, 

-"  Though  tyrants  rage  and  kingdoms  rise ; 
He  utters  his  almighty  voice, 
The  nations. melt,  the  tumult  dies. 

2  The  Lord  of  old  for  Jacob  fought, 
And  Jacob's  God  is  still  our  aid  : 
Behold  the  works  Ms  hand  has  wrought. 
What  desolations  he  has  made  ! 

3  From  sea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores, 
He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease ; 
When  from  on  high  his  thunder  roars, 
He  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  bow,  he  cuts  the  spear, 
Chariots  he  burns  with  heavenly  flame  : 
Keep  silence  all  the  earth,  and  hear 
The  sound  and  glory  of  his  name. 

5  '  Be  still,  and  learn  that  I  am  God, 
*  I'll  be  exalted  o'er  the  lands, 

*I  will  be  known  and  fear'd  abroad, 
'But  still  my  throne  in  Sion  stands.' 

6  O  Lord  of  hosts,  almighty  King, 
While  we  so  near  thy  presence  dwell, 
Our  faith  shall  sit  secure,  and  sing 
Defiance  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

jrni  (Hymn  28.  B.  I.  C.  M.) 

UVJl .  The  Triumph  of  Christ  over  the  Enemies 
of  his  Church,  Isa.  lxiii.  1 — 3,  &c. 

1  TI/'HAT  mighty  man,  or  mighty  God, 

"    Comes  travelling  in  state, 
Along  the  Idumean  road, 
Away  from  Bozrah's  gate  ? 

2  The  glory  of  his  robes  proclaim 

'Tis  some  victorious  king : 
1 'Tis  I,  the  Just,  th'  Almighty  One, 
1  That  vour  salvation  bring!' 
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3  '  Why,  mighty  Lord,'  thy  saints  inquiry, 

*  Whv  thine  apparel  red  ? 

*  And  all  thy  vesture  stain'd  like  those 

*  Who  in  the  wine-press  tread  V 

4  '  I  by  myself  have  trod  the  press, 

'And  crush'd  my  foes  alone, 
'  Mv  wrath  has  struck  the  rebels  dead, 
'  My  fury  stamp'd  them  down. 

5  '  'Tis  Edom's  blood  that  dies  my  robes 

'  With  joyful  scarlet  stains, 
'  The  triumph  that  my  raiment  wears 

'  Sprung  from  their  bleeding  veins. 
S  c  Thus  shall  the  nations  be  destroyed 

'  That  dare  insult  my  saints, 
'  I  have  an  arm  t'  avenge  their  wrongs, 

'  An  ear  for  their  complaints.' 

KflO  (Hymn  29.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

DU£.     77^  Ruin  of  Antichrist,  Isa.  lxiii.  4—  * 

1  'T  LIFT  my  banners,'  saith  the  Lord, 

-■-  '  Where  Antichrist  has  stood, 
'  The  city  of  my  gospel-foes 
1  Shall  be  a  field  of  blood. 

2  cMy  heart  has  studied  just  revenge, 

'  And  now  the  day  appears, 
'  The  day  of  my  redeem'd  is  come 
'To  wipe  away  their  tears. 

3  '  Quite  weary  is  my  patience  grown, 

'  And  bids  my  fury  go  ; 
'Swift  as  the  lightning  it  shall  move, 
'  And  be  as  fatal  too. 

4  '  I  call  for  helpers,  but  in  vain  ; 

'  Then  has  my  gospel  none  ? 
£  Well,  mine  own  arm  has  might  enough 
1  To  crush  my  foes  alone. 

5  '  Slaughter,  and  my  devouring  sword, 

'  Shall  walk  the  streets  around, 
'  Babel  shall  reel  beneath  my  stroke, 
'  And  stagger  to  the  ground.' 

6  Thy  honours,  O  victorious  King ! 

Thine  own  right  hand  shall  raise, 
While  we  thy  awful  vengeance  sing, 
And  our  Deliverer  praise. 

<rno  (Hymn  56.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

DUo.     Tne  sm<r  0f  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ;  or, 
Babylon  falling.  Rev.  xv.  3.  xvi.  19.  xvii.  6 
1  TTT'E  sing  the  glories  of  thy  love, 
*  *    We  sound  thv  dreadful  name  ; 
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The  Christian  church  unites  the  songs 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

2  Great  God,  how  ponderous  are  thy  works 

Of  vengeance  and  of  grace  ! 
Thou  King  of  saints,  Almighty  Lord, 
How  just  and  true  thy  ways  ! 

3  Who  dares  refuse  to  fear  thy  name, 

Or  worship  at  thy  throne  ? 
Thy  judgments  speak  thine  holiness 
Through  all  the  nations  known. 

4  Great  Babylon,  that  rules  the  earth, 

Drunk  with  the  martyr's  blood, 
Her  crimes  shall  speedily  awake 

The  fury  of  our  God. 
3  The  cup  of  wrath  is  ready  mix'd, 

And  she  must  drink  the  dregs  ; 
Strong  is  the  Lord,  her  sovereign  judge, 

And  shall  fulfil  the  plagues. 

ri01         (Hymn  58.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

•JU^.  The  Devil  vanquished;  or,  SlichaeVs  War 
with  the  Dragon,  Rev.  xii.  7. 

1  T  ET  mortal  tongues  attempt  to  sing 

•"  The  wars  of  heaven,  when  Michael  stood 
Chief  general  of  the  Eternal  King, 
And  fought  the  battles  of  our  Goa. 

2  Against  the  dragon  and  his  host 
The  armies  of  the  Lord  prevail ; 

In  vain  they  rage,  in  vain  they  boast, 
Their  courage  sinks,  their  weapons  fail. 

3  Down  to  the  earth  was  Satan  thrown, 
Down  to  the  earth  his  legions  fell ; 
Then  was  the  trump  of  triumph  blown, 
And  shook  the  dreadful  deeps  of  hell. 

4  Now  is  the  hour  of  darkness  past, 
Christ  hath  assum'd  his  reigning  power ; 
Behold  the  great  accuser  cast 

Down  from  the  skies,  to  rise  no  more. 

5  'Twas  by  thy  blood,  immortal  Lamb, 
Thine  armies  trod  the  tempter  down  ; 
'Twas  by  thy  word  and  powerful  name, 
They  gain'd  the  battle  and  renown. 

6  Rejoice,  ye  heavens  ;  let  every  star 
Shine  with  new  glories  round  the  sky ; 
Saints,  while  ye  sing  the  heavenly  war: 
Raise  vour  Deliverer's  name  on  high. 

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505 — 507  church 

Anr         (Hymn  59.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 
J\J O.    Babylon  fallen,  Rev.  xviii.  20, 21. 

1  IN  Gabriel's  hand  a  mighty  stone 
-*-  Lies,  a  fair  t)  pe  of  Babylon : 

*  Prophets,  rejoice,  and  all  ye  saints, 

*  God  shall  avenge  your  long  complaints.1 

2  He  said,  and  dreadful  as  he  stood, 
He  sunk  the  millstone  in  the  flood : 
4  Thus  terribly  shall  Babel  fall : 

1  Thus,  and  no  more,  be  found  at  all.5 

CHURCH  MEETINGS. 

Kfw»  (Psalm  126.  C.  M.) 

JUU.  77^  j0y  0f  a  remarkable  Conversion ;  or 
^Melancholy  removed. 

1  YlfHEN  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name, 

*  *    And  chang'd  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seem'd  a  pleasing  dream, 

The  grace  appear'd  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess  ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  '  Great  is  the  work,'  my  neighbours  cried, 

And  own'd  the  power  divine  ; 
1  Great  is  the  work,'  my  heart  replied, 
4  And  be  the  glory  thine.' 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night, 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those  that  sqw  in  sadness  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come, 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great. 
And  shout  the  blessings  home. 

6  Though  seed  lie  buried  long  in  dust, 

It  shan't  deceive  their  hope ; 
The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be  lost, 
For  grace  ensures  the  crop. 

rj07  (Psalm  126.  L.  M.) 

<^U  / .  Surprising  Deliverance. 

1  TyHEN  God  restor'd  our  captive  state, 
**    Joy  was  our  song,  and  grace  our  theme 
The  grace  beyond  our  hopes  so  great, 
That  joy  appear'd  a  painted  dream. 
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MEETINGS.  508. 

2  Tiie  scoffer  owns  thy  hand,  and  pays 
Unwilling  honours  to  thy  name  ; 
While  we  with  pleasure  shout  thy  praise, 
With  cheerful  notes  thy  love  proclaim, 

3  When  we  review  our  dismal  fears, 
'Twas  hard  to  think  they'd  vanish  so ; 
With  God  we  left  our  flowing  tears, 
He  makes  our  joys  like  rivers  flow. 

4  The  man  that  in  his  furrow  ?d  field 
His  scatter'd  seed  with  sadness  lea^ 
Will  shout  to  see  the  harvest  yield 
A  welcome  load  of  joyful  sheaves. 

\(\Q  (Psalm  34.   1st  Part.  L.  M.  \ 

)UO.  Qod>s  Care  of  the  Saints;  or,  DeHveranc- 
by  Prayer. 

1  T  ORD,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days, 
-"-^  Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  "tongue  ; 
My  soul  snail  glory  in  thy  grace, 
While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 

~  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
Come,  let  us  all  exalt  his  name  ; 
I  sought  th'  eternal  God,  and  he 
Ha-  not  expos'd  my  hope  to  shame. 

3  I  told  him  all  my  secret  grief, 

My  secret  groaning  reached  his  ears  : 

He  gave  mv  inward  pains  relief, 

And  calnfd  the  tumult  of  my  fears.  ' 

4  To  him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes, 
Their  faces  feel  the  heavenly  shine  ; 
A  beam  of  mercy  from  the  skies 
Fills  them  with  fight  and  joy  divine. 

5  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 
Around  the  men  that  serve  the  Lord  ; 
O  fear  and  love  him,  all  his  saints, 
Taste  of  his  grace,  and  trust  fan  word  ! 

6  The  wild  young  lions,  pinch'd  with  pain 
And  hunger,  roar  through  all  the  wood  ; 
But  none  shall  seek  the  "Lord  in  vain, 
Nor  want  supplies  of  real  good. 

caq    (Psalm  34.  ver.  1—10.  1st  Part.  C.  M.} 
•J\Jv.  prayer  and  Praise  for  eminent  Deliver- 
ance. 
1  T'LL  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day; 
-■-  How  scood  are  all  his  ways! 
Ye  humble  souls  that  use  to  pray, 
Come,  help  mv  lips  to  praiee  ! 
3-19  30 


510  OHURCH 

2  Sing  to  the  honour  of  his  name, 

How  a  poor  sufferer  cried, 
Nor  was  his  hope  expos'd  to  shame, 
Nor  was  his  suit  denied. 

3  When  threatening  sorrows  round  me  stood, 

And  endless  fears  arose, 
Like  the  loud  billows  of  a  flood, 
Redoubling'  all  my  woes  ; 

4  I  told  the  Lord  my  sore  distress, 

With  heavy  groans  and  tears, 
He  gave  my  sharpest  torments  ease. 
And  silenc'd  all  my  fears. 

PAUSE. 

5  [O  sinners,  come  and  taste  his  love, 

Come,  learn  his  pleasant  ways, 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove 
The  sweetness  of  his  grace. 

6  He  bids  his  angels  pitch  their  tents 

Round  where  his  children  dwell ; 
What  ills  their  heavenly  care  prevents 

No  earthly  tongue  can  tell.] 
1  |0  love  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his  ; 

His  eye  regards  the  just ; 
How  richly  blest  their  portion  is 

Who  make  the  Lord  their  trust ! 
S  Young"  lions  pinch'd  with  hunger  roar. 

And  famish  in  the  wood  ; 
But  God  supplies  his  holy  poor 

With  every  needful  good.] 

j  ,x    (Psalm  66.  ver.  13—20.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 
•)  1U.      Praise  to  God  for  hearing  Prayer. 

1  jV"OW  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid 
-^    To  that  almighty  Power, 

That  heard  the  long  requests  1.  made 
In  my  distressful  hour. 

2  My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare 

To  make  his  mercies  known ; 
Come,  ye  that  fear  my  God,  and  hetir 
.  The  wonders  he  has  done. 

3  When  on  my  head  huge  sorrows  fell, 

I  sought  his  heavenly  aid  ; 
He  sav'd  my  sinking  soul  from  hell, 
And  death's  eternal  shade. 

4  If  sin  lay  cover'd  in  my  heart, 

While  praver  employed  mv  tongue, 
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MEETINGS.  511,    )12 

The  Lord  hath  shown  me  no  regard, 

Nor  1 
5  But  God,  I    is  :  ever  blest,) 

Hat 
Nor  turn'd  from  him  my  poor  request, 

Nor  tnrn'd  bis  heart  from  me. 

-  ,  ,     [Psalm  106.  ti  r.  1—5.   Id  Part.  L.  If. 

•  >1  1.     Praist  to  God ;  or,  Communion  with 

S    :ilts. 

1  rr^O  God.  the  zreut,  the  ever-blest, 
-*-  Let  ga  honour  be  addrest : 
His  mercy  firm  for  ever  stands  ; 

Give  him  the  thanks  his  iuvc  demands. 
:  V.  .    kri   irsl   e  wonders  of  thy  -ways ' 

W 

Blest  a  thee  still, 

And  paj  their  d  tty  bo  thy  will. 
S  Re  mercy  did 

Foi   I  osen  seed  ; 

And  with  I  -    .-■ : /ion  bless 

t  suppliant  of  thy  grace. 
10  m. 

And 

Join' J  near  to  thee. 

rtn    (Psalm  102.  ver.  IS— 21.  2d  Part.  C.  5L) 
n  restored. 

1  T  ET  Zion  ind  ner  sons  rejoice, 
-i-i  Be!. old  the  promis'd  hour  ; 

He*  riling  voice, 

vines  t'  exalt  his  power. 

2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain 

Are  precious  in  our  eyes ; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 
And  all  that  dost  shall  rise. 

3  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 

stand  in  glory  there  ; 
Nations  shall  bow  before  his  name, 
kings  attend  with  fear. 

i  He  si  6  i  sovereign  on  his  throne, 
pity  in  his  eyes  ; 
He  hears  the  dying  prisoners  gToan, 
And  se^s  their  sighs  arise. 
5  He  frees  the  souls  condemn'd  to  death. 
And  when  his  saints  complain, 
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513,  514  MISSIONARY 

It  shan't  be  said,  *  That  praying  breath 
4  Was  ever  spent  in  vain.' 
5  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead, 
And  left  on  long  record, 
That  ages  yet  unborn  may  read, 
And  trust,  and  praise  the  Lord. 

PRAYER  AND   PRAISE  FOR  THE   EN- 
LARGEMENT OF  THE  CHURCH; 

OR, 

MISSIONS R  Y  MEETLVd  8 

r- -,  o  (Psalm  72.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

*>  *  3 •  The  Kingdom  of  Christ. 

1  /"J.REAT  God,  whose  universal  sway 

*~*   The  known  and  unknown  worlds  obey. 
Now  give  the  kingdom  to  thy  Son, 
Extend  his  power,  exalt  his  throne. 

2  Thy  sceptre  well  becomes  his  hands, 
All  heaven  submits  to  his  commands  ; 
His  justice  shall  avenge  the  poor, 
And  pride  and  rage  prevail  no  more. 

3  With  power  he  vindicates  the  just, 
And  treads  the  oppressor  in  the  dust ; 
His  worship  and  his  fear  shall  last 
Till  hours  and  years  and  time  be  past. 

4  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
So  shall  he  send  his  influence  down ; 
His  grace  on  fainting  souls  distils, 
Like  heavenly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

&  The  heathen  lands  that  lie  beneath 

The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 

Revive  at  his  first  dawning  light, 

And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 
6  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  days, 

Drest  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise  ; 

Peace,  like  a  river,  from  his  throne 

Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

r  -.  4  (Psalm  72.  2d  Part.  L.  M. ) 

"  ■■■  **•    Christ's  Kingdom  among  the  Gentilu 

1  T  ESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
*J    Does  his  successive  journies  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  [Behold  the  islands  with  their  kings, 
And  Europe  her  be^t  tribute  brings ; 

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MEK1  INGS. 

north  to  south  the  princes  meet 

3  Th  to  behold, 

.old ; 

word 

Tn  their  Lord.] 

1  Fo:  prayer  be  made, 

_dd; 

H>  i  i   .  shall  rise 

every  morning  sacrifice. 

5  Peoj  :  ry  tongue, 

Dwell  on  ug  : 

I  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  ear!;  me. 

•und  where'er  he  n 
i?oner  leaps  to  lov 
The  weary  find  eternal 

;f  want  are  blest. 

.ere  he  disp!; 

:i  no  more  . 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  !  : 

lessing-s  tb  r  lost. 

8  Let  every  creature  rise,  and  bring 
Peculiar" honours  to  our  . 
Angela  dea  _iin. 

And  earth  repeal  the  long"  Amen.] 

--i  -  (Psalm 45.  C.  Iff.) 

J  1  J.  77tc-  yjtrsonal  Glories  and  Governm 
CkritL 

1  T*LL  speak  the  honours  of  my  king, 
■■■  His  form  div: 

the  sons  of  mortal  race 
d  compare. 

2  S\v-  renly  grace 

T. iv  Gk  "..  w  '  .  blessings  infinite. 
Hath  crown'd  thy  sacred  head. 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  victorious  Prince, 

Ride  vrif 

■ 
A 

4  Thy  throne,  O  God,  for  ever  stands ; 

shall  prove 
ay  hands, 
To  rule  the  lore. 


)16,    517  MISSIONARY 

5  Justice  and  truth  attend  thee  still, 
But  mercy  is  thv  choke  ; 
And  God,  thy  God,  thy  soul  shall  fill 
With  most  peculiar  joys. 

"il  i\        (Psalm  45.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

O I  U.     T/ie  Glory  0j  Christ,  and  Power  of  his 

Gospel. 

1   1VT OW  be  my  heart  inspir'd  to  sing 
■*-^    The  glories  of  my  Saviour-king, 
Jesus  the  Lord  ;  how  heavenly  fair 
His  form  !  how  bright  his  beauties  are  ! 

"2  O'er  all  the  sons  of  human  race 
He  shines  with  a  superior  grace, 
Love  from  his  lips  divinely  flows, 
And  blessings  all  his  state  compose. 

3  Dress  thee  in  arms,  most  mighty  Lord, 
Gird  on  the  terror  of  thy  sword ; 

In  majesty  and  glory  ride, 

With  truth  and  meekness  at  thy  side. 

4  Thine  anger,  like  a  pointed  dart, 
Shall  pierce  the  foes  of  stubborn  heart ; 
Or  words  of  mercy,  kind  and  sweet, 
Shall  melt  the  rebels  at  thy  feet. 

5  Thy  throne,  0  God,  for  ever  stands, 
Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands  ; 
Thy  laws  and  wrorks  are  just  and  right, 
Justice  and  grace  are  thy  delight. 

6  God,  thine  own  God,  has  richly  shed 
His  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head, 
And  with  his  sacred  Spirit  blest 
His  first-born  Son  above  the  rest. 

-17  (Psalm  110.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

'^  *  •  Christ  exalted,  and  Multitudes  converted 
or,  the  Success  of  the  Gospel. 

1  HT1HUS  the  eternal  Father  spake 
•*-    To  Christ  the  Son,  '  Ascend  and  sit 
1  At  my  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
1  Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet. 

i  '  From  Zion  shall  thy  word  proceed, 
*  Thy  word,  the  sceptre  in  thy  hand, 
c  Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 
'  And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

3  '  That  day  shall  show  thy  power  is  great, 
c  When  saints  shall  flock  with  willing  minds, 
'  And  sinners  crowd  thy  temple-gate, 
Where  holiness  in  beauty  shines.' 
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MEETINGS.  518,  5  IS 

4  O  blessed  power !  O  glorious  day  ! 
What  a  large  victory  shall  ensue! 
And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey, 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 

r  1  p         (Psalm  110.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 
tJlo.    The  Kingdom  and  Priesthood  of  Christ, 

1  rpHUS  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  sea 
J-  Spake  to  his  Son,  and  thus  he  swore  ; 
1  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 

'  And  change  from  hand  to  hand  no  more. 

2  'Aaron  and  all  his  sons  must  die  ; 
'  But  everlasting  life  is  thine, 

'  To  save  for  ever  those  that  fly 
1  For  refuge  from  the  wrath  divine. 

3  '  By  me  Melchisedek  was  made 

*  On  earth  a  king  and  priest  at  once  ; 
'And  thou,  my  heavenly  priest,  shalt  plead, 
'And  thou,  my  King,  shalt  rule  my  sons.' 

4  Jesus  the  priest  ascends  his  throne, 
While  counsels  of  eternal  peace, 
Between  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Proceed  with  honour  and  success. 

5  Through  the  whole  earth  his  reign  shall  spread. 
And  crush  the  powers  that  dare  rebel ; 

Then  shall  he  judge  the  rising  dead, 
And  send  the  guilty  world  to  hell. 

6  Though  while  he  treads  his  glorious  way. 
He  drinks  the  cup  of  tears  and  blood, 
The  sufferings  of  that  dreadful  day- 
Shall  but  advance  him  near  to  God. 

r-,q  (Psalm  110.  C.  M.) 

»)  1  J.    CkrisVs  Kingdom  and  Priesthood, 

1  TESUS,  our  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne, 
*J    And  near  the  Father  sit ; 

In  Zion  shall  thy  power  be  known, 
And  make  thy  foes  submit. 

2  What  wonders  shall  thy  gospel  do! 

Thy  converts  shall  surpass 
The  numerous  drops  of  morning  dew, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  grace. 

3  God  hath  pronoune'd  a  firm  decree, 

Nor  chances  what  he  swore  ; 
1  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
1  When  Aaron  is  no  more. 
Melchisedek,  that  wonderous  priest, 
1  That  king  of  high  degree, 
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520  MISSIONARY 

'  That  holy  man  who  Abr'am  blest, 
*  Was  but  a  type  of  thee.' 

5  Jesus  our  Priest  for  ever  lives 

To  plead  for  us  above  ; 
Jesus  our  King  for  ever  gives 
The  blessings  of  his  love. 

6  God  shall  exalt  his  glorious  head, 

And  Ins  high  throne  maintain, 
Shall  strike  the  powers  and  princes  dead 
Who  dare  oppose  his  reign. 

K90  (Hymn  50.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

OZU.  The  Song  of  Zacharias,  and  the  Message 
of  John  the  Baptist ;  or,  Lizht  and  Salvatiori  by 
Jesus  Christ,  Luke  i.  68,  &c.  John  i.  29.  32. 

1  IV" OW  be  the  God  of  Israel  bless'd, 
■*■*    Who  makes  his  truth  appear, 
His  mighty  hand  fulfils  his  word, 

And  all  the  oaths  he  sware. 

2  Now  he  bedews  old  David's  root 

With  blessings  from  the  skies  ; 
He  makes  the  Branch  of  promise  grow. 
The  promis'd  Horn  arise. 

3  [John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord 

To  go  before  his  face, 
The  herald  which  our  Saviour-God 
Sent  to  prepare  his  ways. 

4  He  makes  the  great  salvation  known, 

He  speaks  of  pardon'd  sins ; 
While  grace  divine,  and  heavenly  love, 
In  its  own  glory  shines. 

5  4  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  (he  cries) 

'  That  takes  our  guilt  away  : 
1  I  saw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head 

'On  his  baptising  day.] 
8  { Be  ev'ry  vale  exalted  high, 

1  Sink  every  mountain  low, 
1  The  proud  must  stoop,  and  humble  souls 

1  Shall  his  salvation  know. 

7  '  The  heathen  realms  with  Israel's  land 

'  Shall  join  in  sweet  accord ; 
1  And  all  that's  born  of  man  shall  see 
1  The  glory  of  the  Lord. 

8  '  Behold  the  morning-star  arise, 

'  Ye  that  in  darkness  sit ; 
*  He  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  peace. 
1  And  guides  our  doubtful  feet.' 
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MEETINGS.  251 523 

cot  (Hymn -21.   B.  1.  C.  M.) 

DZl.  tj  Vision  of  the  Kingdom  of  Christ  among 
Men,  Rev.  xxi.  1—4. 

LO,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 
To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  sea  are  pass'd  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 
:  From  the  third  heaven  where  God  resides, 
Tiiat  holy,  happy  place, 
The  New  Jerusalem  comes  down 
Adorn'd  with  shining  grace. 
;»  Attending  angels  shout  tor  joy, 
And  the  bright  armies  sing, 
*  Mortals,  behold  the  sacred~seat 
1  Of  your  descending  King. 

4  '  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

'  Removes  his  blest  abode, 
'Men  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
'  And  he  the  loving  God. 

5  'His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

'  From  every  weeping  eye, 
1  And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears 
4  And  death  itself  s 

6  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  bow  long, 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ! 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

r.99  (Psalm  117.  C.  M.) 

U— & .  praise  i0  q0j  from  all  Nations, 

1  r\  ALL  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, 
^^  Each  with  a  different  tongue  ; 

In  every  language  learn  his  word, 
And  let  his  name  be  sung. 

2  His  mercy  reigns  through  every  land  : 

Proclaim  his  grace  abroad  ; 
For  ever  firm  his  truth  shall  stand, 
Praise  ye  the  faithful  God. 

r0o  (Psalm  117.  L.  M.) 

*}*"*•  The  same. 

I  "pROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 

*-     Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 

Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 
•2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord ; 

Eternal  troth  attends  thy  word : 
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524 — 526       circumcision 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  short. 
Till  sun  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

qrtj  (Psalm  117.  S.  M.) 

°^^'  The  same. 

1      rpHY  name,  almighty  Lord, 

-*-    Shall  sound  through  distant  lands  ; 
Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word, 

Thy  truth  For  ever  stands. 
■2      Far  be  thine  honour  spread, 

And  long  thy  praise  endure, 
Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 

Shall  be  exchang'd  no  more. 


CIRCUMCISION  AND  BAPTISM. 

rnn  (Hymn  52.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

OZD.  Baptism,  Matt,  xxviii.  19.  Acts  ii.  38. 

1  'HHWAS  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 

-■-    Go  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize ; 
The  nations  have  receiv'd  the  word 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2  He  sits  upon  th'  eternal  hills, 
With  grace  and  pardon  in  his  hands, 
And  sends  his  covenant,  with  the  seals, 
To  bless  the  distant  Gentile  lands. 

3  Repent,  and  be  baptized,  (he  saith) 
For  the  remission  of  your  sins ; 
And  thus  our  sense  assists  our  faith, 
And  shows  us  what  his  gospel  means. 

4  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood, 
As  water  makes  the  body  clean  ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Descends  like  purifying  rain. 

5  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  thee, 
And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord : 
O  may  the  great  Eternal  Three 

In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record ! 

^9P  (Hymn  122.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

O^O.  Believers  buried  with  Christ  in  Baptism, 

Rom.  vi.  3,  &c. 
1  "T|0  we  not  know  that  solemn  word, 
-■-*  That  we  are  buried  with  the  Lord, 
Baptiz'd  into  his  death,  and  then 
•Put  off  the  body  of  our  sin  ? 
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AXD  BAPTISM.  527,  538 

Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 
R.ii<\l  from  corruption,  guilt  and  death; 
So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise, 
And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies. 

i  more  let  sin  or  Satan  reign 
Over  our  mortal  flesh  again  : 
The  various  lusts  we  serv'd  before 
Shall  have  dominion  now  no  more. 

-9-  (Hymn  113.  B.  1.  CM.) 

DZl .  Abraham's  Blsssitig  en  the  Gentiles,  Gen. 
xvii.  7.  Rom.  xv.  S.  Mark  x.  14. 

1  XTOW  large  the  promise,  how  divine 
-"-  To  Abr'am  and  his  seed ! 

Fll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  ail  their  need. 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure  ; 
The  angel  of  the  covenant  proves. 

And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 
%  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms 

To  our  great  fathers  given ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms, 

And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 
4  Our  God,  how  faithful  are  his  ways ! 

His  love  endures  the  same ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  grace 

Blots  out  the  children's  name. 

(Hymn  114.  B.  1.  CM.) 
The  same,  Rom.  xi.  16,  17. 

1  {^ENTILES  by  nature,  we  belong 
"  To  the  wild  olive-wood  ; 
Grace  took  us  from  the  barren  tree, 

And  grafts  us  in  the  good. 

2  With  the  same  blessings  grace  endows 

The  Gentile  and  the  Jew  ; 

If  pure  and  holy  be  the  root, 

Such  are  the  branches  too. 

3  Then  let  the  children  of  the  saints 

Be  dedicate  to  God ; 
Pour  out  thy  Spirit  on  them,  Lord, 
And  wash  them  in  thy  blood. 

4  Thus  to  the  parents  and  their  seed 

Shall  thy  salvation  come, 
And  numerous  households  meet  at  last 
In  one  eternal  home. 


528. 


529 — 531     circumcision 

/r90  (Hymn  121.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

°^  J»  Children  devoted  to  God,  Gen.  xvii.  7.  10. 
Acts  xvi.  14,  15.  33. 
(For  those  who  practise  Infant  Baptism. ) 

1  rpHUS  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
-1-    '  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  ; 

'  I'll  bless  thy  numerous  race,  and  they 
'  Shall  be  a  seed  for  me.' 

2  Abr'am  believ'd  tiic  promis'd  grace, 

And  gave  his  sons  to  God ; 
But  water  seals  the  blessings  now, 
That  once  was  seal'd  with  blood. 

3  Thus  Lydia  sanctify'd  her  house 

When  she  receiv'd  the  word ; 
Thus  the  believing  jailor  gave 
His  household  to  the  Lord. 

4  Thus  later  saints,  eternal  King, 

Thine  ancient  truth  embrace  ; 
To  thee  their  infant-offspring  bring, 
And  humbly  claim  the  grace. 

roA  (Hymn  134.  B.2.  C.  M.) 

•JOVJ.  Circumcision  abolished. 

1  HP  HE  promise  was  divinely  free, 
-*-    Extensive  was  the  grace ; 

I  will  the  God  of  Abraham  be, 
And  of  his  numerous  race, 

2  He  sai  d  ;  and  with  a  bloody  seal 

Con.firm'd  the  words  he  spoke ; 
Long  did  the  sons  of  Abrah'm  feel 
The  sharp  and  painful  yoke. 

3  Till  God's  own  Son,  descending  low, 

G.  ave  his  own  flesh  to  bleed  ; 
And  Gentiles  taste  the  blessing  now, 
From  the  hard  bondage  freed. 

4  The  God  of  Abrah'm  claims  our  praise, 

His  promises  endure, 
Ai  id  Christ  the  Lord  in  gentler  ways 
Makes  the  salvation  sure. 

rro •■.  (Hymn  127.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

«Jo  1  •        Circumcision  and  Baptism. 

(  W  ritten  only  for  those  who  practise  the  Baptism 

of  Infants. ) 
I  npHUS  did  the  sons  of  Abrah'm  pass 
J  ■-    Under  the  bloody  ^eal  of  grace  ; 


AXD   BAPTISM.  53£ 

The  voting  disciples  bore  the  yoke, 
Till  Christ  the  painful  bondage  broke. 

2  By  milder  ways  doth  Jesus  prove 
His  father's  covenant,  and  his  love  ; 
He  seals  to  saints  his  glorious  grace, 
And  not  forbids  their  infant  race. 

3  Their  seed  is  sprinkled  with  his  blood, 
Their  children  set  apart  for  God, 
His  Spirit  on  their  offspring  shed, 
Like  water  pour'd  upon  the  head. 

4  Let  every  saint  with  cheerful  voice 
In  this  large  covenant  rejoice ; 
Young  children  in  their  early  days 
Shall  give  the  God  of  Abrah'm  jpraise. 

^o9         (Hymn  141.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

D  JZ.    Faith  assisted  by  Sense;  or,  Preachbxg. 

Baptism,  and  the  Lord's  Supper, 

;   1IIT  Saviour  God,  my  Sovereign  Prince, 
■*■"-*-  Reigns  far  above  the  skies  ; 
But  brings  his  graces  down  to  sense, 
And  helps  my  faith  to  rise. 

2  My  eyes  and  ears  shall  bless  his  name^ 

They  read  and  hear  his  word ; 
My  touch  and  taste  shall  do  the  same 
When  they  receive  the  Lord. 

3  Baptismal  water  is  design'd 

To  seal  his  cleansing  grace, 
While  at  his  feast  of  bread  and  wine 
He  gives  his  saints  a  place. 

4  But  not  the  waters  of  a  flood 

Can  make  rny  flesh  so  clean, 
As  by  his  Spirit  and  his  blood 
He'll  wash  my  soul  from  sin. 

h  Nor  choicest  meats,  or  nobler  wines, 
So  much  my  heart  refresh, 
As  when  my  faith  goes  through  the  signs, 
And  feeds  upon  his  flesh. 

6  I  love  the  Lord  that  stoops  so  low 
To  give  his  word  a  seal ; 
But  the  rich  grace  his  hands  bestow 
Exceeds  the  figures  still. 
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533,  534         the  lord's 

THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

coo  (Hymnl.  B.  3.  L.  M.) 

»JOO»     The  Lord's  Supper  instituted,  1  Cor.  xi. 
23,  fcc. 

1  TTHVAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 

-*•    When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betray'd  him  to  his  foes  : 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began 
He  took  the  bread,  and  blest,  and  brake : 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake ! 

3  c  This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin, 
'  Receive,  and  eat  the  living  food :' 
Then  took  the  cup,  and  blest  the  wine ; 
*  'Tis  the  new  cov'nant  in  my  blood.' 

4  [For  us  his  flesh  with  nails  was  torn, 
He  bore  the  scourge,  he  felt  the  thorn  ; 
And  justice  pour'd  upon  his  head 
Its  heavy  vengeance  in  our  stead. 

5  For  us  his  vital  blood  was  spilt, 
To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  guilt, 
When  for  black  crimes  of  biggest  size 
He  gave  his  soul  a  sacrifice.] 

6  '  Do  this  (he  cried)  till  time  shall  end, 
1  In  memory  of  your  dying  friend  : 

'  Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 
'  The  love  of  your  departed  Lord.5 

7  [Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name. 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage-supper  of  the  Lamb.] 

rot  (Hymn  2.  B.  3.  S.  M.) 

*Jo<±*  Communion  with  Christ,  and  with  Saints, 
1  Cor.  x.  16,  17. 

1  [  TESUS  invites  his  saints 

**   To  meet  around  his  board  ; 
Here  pardon'd  rebels  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  For  food  he  gives  his  flesh, 
He  bids  us  drink  his  blood  ;    ' 

Amazing  favour !  matchless  grace 
Of  our  descending  God !] 
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supper.  535,  55b 

iv  bread  and  wine 
Maintains  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 

4  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 

one ; 
We  the  young  children  of  his  love, 
And  he  the  tint-born  Son. 

5  We  are  but  several  parts 
Of  the  same  broken  bread  ; 

One  body  hath  its  several  limbs, 
But  J 

6  Let  all  our  powers  be  join'd 
His  gloriou-  name  to  raise; 

Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  pra 

cqk  B  3.  CM.) 

JDO.      The  Xc\     1  '  in  the  Blood  of 

Christ;  or,  the  New  Covenant  sealed. 
i  ■  rpHE  promise  of  my  Father's  love 
-*-    ■  Shall  stand  for  ever  good  ;' 
He  said  ;  and  gave  his  soul' to  death, 
And  seal'd  the  grace  with  blood. 

2  To  this  dear  covenant  of  thy  word 

I  set  my  worthless  nam 
I  seal  th'  engagement  to  my  Lord, 
And  make  my  humble  claim. 

3  Thy  light  and  strength,  and  pardoning  grace, 

And  glory  shall  be  mine  ; 
My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh, 
And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

4  I  call  that  legacy  my  own 

Which  Jesus  did  bequeath  ; 
'Twas  purchased  with  a  dying  groan, 

And  ratify'd  in  death. 
•  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  his  name, 

Who  bless'd  us  in  his  will, 
And  to  his  testament  of  love 

Made  his  own  life  the  seal. 

-**a  (Hymn  4.  B.3.  C.  M.) 

•  '-JO.      ChrisVs  dying  Love;  or,  our  Pardon 
bought  at  a  dear  P 
[OW  condescending  and  how  kind 
Was  God's  • 
Our  misery  reach'd  his  heavenly  mind. 
And  pity  brought  him  down. " 


Hc 


537  the  lord's 

2  [When  justice,  by  our  sins  provok'd, 

Drew  forth  its  dreadful  aword, 

He  gave  his  t:oul  up  to  the  stroke 

Without  a  murmuring  word.] 

3  [He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes, 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne: 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows, 
But  cost  his  heart  a  groan.] 

4  This  was  compassion  like  a  God, 

That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

5  Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  is  still  as  great : 

Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  lets  his  saints  forget." 

6  [Here  we  behold  his  bowels  roll 

As  kind  as  when  he  died  ; 
And  see  the  sorrows  of  his  soul 
Bleed  through  his  wounded  side.] 

7  [Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 

Of  Jesus'  dying  love  : 
Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move.] 

8  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  his  death  record, 
And  with  our  joy  for  pardon'd  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierc'd  the  Lord. 

^0*7  (Hvmn  5.  B.  3.  C.  M.) 

^^  •  •  Christ  the  Bread  of  life,  John  vi.  31.  3 

1  T  ET  us  adore  th'  eternal  Word, 
-*-*  'Tis  he  our  souls  hath  fed  ; 
Thou  art  our  living  stream,  O  Lord, 

And  thou  th'  immortal  bread. 

2  [The  manna  came  from  lower  skies, 

But  Jesus  from  above, 
Where  the  fresh  springs  of  pleasure  rise, 
And  rivers  flow  with  love. 

3  The  Jews,  the  fathers,  died  at  last, 

Who  eat  that  heavenly  bread  ; 
But  these  provisions  which  we  taste 
Can  raise  us  from  the  dead.] 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  that  gives  his  flesh 

To  nourish  dying  men  ; 
And  often  spreads  his  table  fresh 
Lest  we  should  faint  again. 
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supper.  538,  539 

5  Our  souls  shall  draw  their  heavenly  breath 

While  Jesus  finds  supplies: 
Nor  shall  our  graces  sink  to  death, 
For  Jesus  never  dies. 

6  [Daily  our  mortal  flesh  decays, 

But  Christ  our  life  shall  come: 
His  unresisted  power  shall  raise 
Our  bodies  from  the  tomb.] 

rr>£  (Hymn  6.  B.  3.  L.  M.) 

*)  JO.     The  Memorial  o£  our  absent  Lord, 
John  svi.  16.  Luke  xxii.  19.   John  xiv.  3. 

)    TESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies, 
**   Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not ; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes 
To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 

2  He  knows  what  wandering  hearts  we  have, 
Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face  ; 
And  to  refresh  our  minds  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

S  The  Lord  of  life  this  table  spread 
With  his  own  flesh  and  dying  blood  ; 
We  on  the  rich  provision  feed, 
And  taste  the  wine,  and  bless  the  God. 

4  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 
And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem ; 
Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thought, 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fix'd  on  him. 

5  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 
'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place, 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
And  live  for  "ever  near  his  face. 

6  [Our  eye3  look  upwards  to  the  hills 
Whence  our  returning  Lord  shall  come ; 
We  wait  thy  chariot's  awful  wheels, 

To  fetch  our  longing  spirits  home.] 

r.oq  [Hymn  7.  B.  3.  L.  M.) 

•JO  J.  Crucifixwii  to  the  World  by  the  Cross  of 
Christ,  Gal.  vi.  14. 

1  TI'HEN  I  survey  the  wonderous  cross 

**    On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God  ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

365  31* 


540  THE  LORD?S 

S  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rieh  a  crown  ? 

4  [His  dying  crimson  like  a  robe 
Spreads  o'er  his  body  on  the  tree. 
Then  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me.] 

5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

KA(\  (HvmnS.  B.  3.  C.  M.) 

O^yy.  The  Tree  of  Life. 

1  f^O ME,  let  us  join  a  joyful  tune 
^  To  our  exalted  Lord, 

Ye  saints  on  high  around  his  throne* 
And  we  around  his  board. 

2  While  once  upon  this  lower  ground. 

Weary  and  faint  ye  stood, 
What  dear  refreshments  here  ye  found 
From  this  immortal  food ! 

3  The  tree  of  life,  that  near  the  throne 

In  heaven's  high  garden  grows, 
Laden  with  grace,  bends  gently  down 
Its  ever-smiling  boughs. 

4  [Hovering  amongst  the  leaves  there  stands 

The  sweet  Celestial  Dove  ; 
And  Jesus  on  the  branches  hangs 

The  banner  of  his  love.] 
b  ['Tis  a  young  heaven  of  strange  delight 

While  in  his  shade  we  sit ; 
His  fruit  is  pleasing  to  the  sight, 

And  to  the  taste  as  sweet. 

0  New  life  it  spreads  through  dying  hearts, 

And  cheers  the  drooping  mind  ; 
Vigour  and  joy  the  juice  imparts, 
Without  a  sting  behind.  ] 

1  Now  let  the  flamimr  weapons  stand, 

And  guard  all  Eden's  trees  ; 
There's  ne'er  a  plant  in  all  that  land 
That  bears  such  fruits  as  these. 
3  Infinite  grace  our  souls  adore, 

Whose  wonderous  hand  has  made 
This  living  branch  of  sovereign 
To  raise  and  heal  the  dead. 
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i 


(Hymn  9.  B.  3.  S.  M.)  § 


•     TAe  ajptril,  the  Water,  and  the  JB/cW, 
1  John  v.  6. 
1       [T  ET  all  our  tongues  be  one 
"  To  prais  n  high, 

Who  from  his  bosom  sent  his  Son 
To  letch  us  strangers  nigh. 

J      Nor  let  oar  voices  cease 
To  sing  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
Jesus,  tir  ambassador  of  peace, 
How  cheerfully  he  came  ! 

3  It  cost  him  cries  and  tears 
To  bring  us  near  to  God  ; 

Great  was  our  debt,  and  he  appears 
To  make  the  payment  good.] 

4  [My  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Pour'd  out  a  double  flood: 

By  water  we  are  purified, 
And  pardon'd  by  lite  blood. 

5  Infinite  was  our  guilt, 
But  he  our  priest  atones ; 

On  the  cold  ground  his  life  was  spilt. 

And  ofierVl  with  bjs  groans.] 

Look  up,  my  soul.  10  him 

Whose  death  was  thy  d< 
And  humbly  new  the  living  stream 

Flow  from  his  breaking  heart. 

7  There,  on  the  cursed  tree, 
In  dying  pangs  he  lies, 

Fulfils  his  Father's  great  decree. 
And  all  our  wants  supplies. 

8  Thus  the  Redeemer  came, 
By  water  and  by  blood  ; 

And  when  the  Spirit  speaks  the  same, 
We  feel  his  witness  good. 

9  While  the  Eternal  Three 
Bear  their  record  above, 

Here  I  believe  he  died  for  me, 
And  seal  my  Saviour's  love. 

10  [Lord,  cleanse  my  soul  from  sin. 
Nor  let  thy  grace  depart ; 

Great  Comforter,  abide  within, 
And  witness  to  my  heart.] 
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542,  543  the  lord's 

KA<y  (Hymn  10.  B.  3.  L.  M.) 

♦J<4^.  Christ  crucified ;  the  Wisdom  and  Power 
of  God. 

1  TV'ATURE  with  open  volume  stands 

-*-^    To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad  ; 
And  every  labour  of  his  hand 
Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But  in  the  grace  that  rescu'd  man 
His  brightest  form  of  gjlory  shines  ; 
Here  on  the  cross  'tis  lairest  drawn 
In  precious  blood  and  crimson  lines. 

3  [Here  his  whole  name  appears  complete  ; 
Nor  wit  can  guess,  nor  reason  prove, 
Which  of  the  letters  best  is  writ, 

The  power,  the  wisdom,  or  the  love.] 

4  Here  I  behold  his  inmost  heart 

Where  grace  and  vengeance  strangely  join, 
Piercing  his  Son  with  sharpest  smart 
To  make  the  purchas'd  pleasures  mine. 

5  O  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross 
Where  God  the  Saviour  lov'd  and  died ! 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 

6  I  would  for  ever  speak  his  name 
In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown, 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 

kjo  (Hymn  11.  B.  3.  CM.) 

D*k .3.        Pardon  brought  to  our  Senses. 

1  T  ORD,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are  ; 
■"  How  heavenly  is  the  place 
Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred  feast 

Of  his  redeeming  grace ! 

2  There  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God 

And  sweetest  glories  shine  ; 
There  Jesus  savs,  that  '  I  am  his, 
*  And  my  Beloved's  mine.' 

3  l  Here,'  (says  the  kind  redeeming  Lord, 

And  shows  his  wounded  side) 
{  See  here  the  spring  of  all  your  joys, 
1  That  open'd  when  I  died.' 

4  [He  smiles,  and  cheers  my  mournful  heart, 

And  tells  of  all  his  pain  ; 
Ml  this,'  says  he,  '  I  bore  for  thee,' 
And  then  he  smiles  again.] 
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supper.  544 

5  What  shall  we  pay  our  heavenly  Kin;* 

For  grace  so  vast  as  this  ? 
He  brings  our  pardon  to  our  eyes, 
And  seals  it  with  a  kios. 

6  [Let  such  amazing-  loves  as  t 

Be  sounded  all  abroad, 
Such  fa\ours  are  beyond  degrees, 
And  worthy  of  a  God.] 

7  [To  him  that  wash'd  us  in  his  blood 

Be  everlasting  praise, 
Salvation,  honour,  glory,  power, 
Eternal  as  ids  days.] 

ri  |  (Hvmn  12.  B.  3.  L.  M.) 

044.    The  Gospel  Ftast,  Luke  xiv.  16,  &c. 

1  [TTOW  rich  are  thy  provisions,  Lord ! 

•"-  Thy  table  furnish'd  from  above, 
The  fruits  of  life  o'erspread  the  board, 
The  cup  overflows  with  heavenly  love. 

2  Thine  ancient  family,  the  Jew:, 
Were  first  invited  to  the  feast, 
We  humbly  take  what  they  refuse. 
And  Gentiles  thy  salvation  taste. 

3  We  are  the  poor,  the  blind,  the  lame, 
And  help  was  far,  and  death  was  nigh, 
But  at  the  gospel  call  we  came, 

And  every  want  receiv'd  supply. 

4  From  the  high-way  that  leads  to  hell. 
From  paths  of  darkness  and  despair. 
Lord,  we  are  come  with  thee  to  dwell. 
Glad  to  enjoy  thy  presence  here.] 

5  [What  shall  we  pay  tir  eternal  Son 
That  left  the  heaven  of  his  abode, 
And  to  this  wretched  earth  came  down 
To  bring  us  wanderers  back  to  God, 

6  It  cost  him  death  to  save  our  lives, 
To  buv  our  souls  it  cost  his  own  : 
And  all  the  unknown  joys  he  gives 
Were  bought  with  agonies  unknown. 

7  Our  everlasting  love  is  due 

To  him  that  ransom'd  sinners  lost ; 
And  pitied  rebels  when  he  knew 
The  vast  expense  Ids  love  would  cost.  ] 
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545,  546         the  lord's 

f.  at         (Hymn  13.  B.  3.  CM.) 

<J4tcJ.   Divine  L0x>t  making  a  Feast,  and  calling 
in  the  Guests,  Luke  xiv.  17.  22,  23. 

J  TTOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place 
•"-  With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores ! 

2  Here  every  bowel  of  our  God 

With  soft  compassion  rolls, 
Here  peace  and  pardon,  bought  with  blood, 
Is  food  for  dying  souls. 

3  [While  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  songs 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cry  with  thankful  tongues, 

*  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest  ? 

4  '  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

*  And  enter  while  there's  room  ? 
1  When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 

*  And  rather  starve  than  come.'] 

5  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast, 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in, 
Else  we  had  still  refus'd  to  taste, 

And  perish'd  in  our  sin. 
8  [Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God, 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come  ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 

And  bring  the  strangers  home. 
7  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 

That  all  the  chosen  race 
May  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 

Sing  thy  redeeming  grace.] 

r.Aft         (Hymn  14.  B.  3.  L.  M.) 

.J^U.  The  Soiig  of  Simeon,  Luke  ii.  28 ;  or,  a 
Sight  of  Christ  makes  Death  easy. 

1  TVTOW  have  our  hearts  embrac'd  our  God, 
•*- *   We  would  forget  all  earthly  charms, 
And  wish  to  die  as  Simeon  would, 
With  his  young  Saviour  in  his  arms. 

2  Our  lips  should  learn  that  joyful  song, 
Were  but  our  hearts  prepar'd  like  his, 
Our  souls  still  willing  to  be  gone, 
And  at  thy  word  depart  in  peace. 

3  Here  we  have  seen  thy  face,  O  Lord, 
And  view'd  salvation  with  our  eves, 

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supper.  54r,  548 

Tasted  and  felt  the  living  word, 

The  bread  descending  from  the  skies. 
4  Thou  hast  prepar'd  this  dying  Lamb, 

Hast  set  his  blood  before  our  face, 

To  teach  the  terrors  of  thy  name, 

And  show  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
-  I  le  is  our  light ;  our  morning  Star 

Shall  shine  on  nations  yet  unknown  : 

The  glory  of  thine  Israel  here, 

And  joy  of  spirits  near  the  throne. 

4~  (Hymn  15.  B.  3.  C.  M.) 

""*  '  •     Our  Lord  Jesus  at  his  own  Talk 

1  [HHHE  memory  of  our  dying  Lord 

-*-    Awakes  a  thankful  tongue  : 
How  rich  he  spread  his  royal  board, 
And  blest  the  food,  and  sung. 

2  Happy  the  men  that  eat  this  bread, 

But  doubly  blest  was  he 
That  gently "bow'd  Ms  loving  head, 
And  leaii'd  it,  Lord,  on  thee. 

3  By  faith  the  same  delights  we  taste 

tat  ^reat  favourite  did, 
And  sit  and  lean  on  Jesus'  breast, 
And  take  the  heavenly  bread.] 

4  Down  from  the  palace  of  the  skies 

Hither  the  King  descends, 
*  Come,  my  beloved,  eat,  (he  cries) 
'  And  drink  salvation,  friends. 

5  ['My  flesh  is  food  and  physic  too, 

1  A  balm  for  all  your  pains  ; 
1  And  the  red  streams  of  pardon  flow 
1  From  these  my  pierced  veins.'] 

6  Hosanna  to  his  bounteous  love 

For  such  a  taste  below  ! 
And  yet  he  feeds  his  saints  above 
With  nobler  blessings  too. 

7  [Come  the  dear  day,  the  glorious  hour, 

That  brings  our  souls  to  rest ! 
Then  we  shall  need  these  types  no  more. 
But  dwell  at  th'  heavenly  feast.] 

ciQ  (Hvmn  16.  B.  3.  C.  M.) 

J-*o-  The  Agonies  of  Christ, 

I   lyTOW  let  our  pains  be  all  forgot, 
■L*   Our  hearts  no  more  repine. 
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549  THE  lord's 

Our  sufferings  arc  not  worth  a  thought, 
When,  Lord,  compared  with  thine. 

2  In  lively  figures  here  we  see 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  love  ; 

Each  of  us  hope,  he  died  for  me, 

And  then  our  griefs  remove. 

3  [Our  humble  faith  here  takes  her  rise 

While  sitting  round  his  hoard  ; 
And  back  to  Calvary  she  flies 
To  view  her  groaning  Lord. 

4  His  soul,  what  agonies  it  felt 

When  his  own  God  withdrew  ! 
And  the  large  load  of  all  our  guilt 
Lay  heavy  on  him  too. 

5  But  the  divinity  within 

Supported  him  to  bear  : 
Dying  he  conquer'd  hell  and  sin, 
And  made  his  triumph  there.] 

6  Grace,  wisdom,  justice,  join'd  and  wrought 

The  wonders  of  that  day  ; 
No  mortal  tongue,  nor  mortal  thought 
Can  equal  thanks  repay. 

7  Our  hymns  should  sound  like  those  above, 

Could  we  our  voices  raise  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  our  hearts  shall  all  be  love, 
And  all  our  lives  be  praise. 

rilQ  (Hymn  17.  B.  3.  S.  M.) 

u±J,    Incomparable  Food;  or,  the  Flesh  and 
Blood  of  Christ. 

1  [TIfE  sma  tn'  amazing  deeds 

*^    That  grace  divine  performs  ; 
Th'  eternal  God  comes  down  and  bleeds 
To  nourish  dying  worms. 

2  This  soul-reviving  wine, 
Dear  Saviour,  'tis  thy  blood ; 

Wre  thank  that  sacred  flesh  of  thine 
For  this  immortal  food. 3 

3  The  banquet  that  we  eat 

Is  made  of  heavenly  things, 
Earth  hath  no  dainties  half  so  sweet 
As  our  Redeemer  brings. 

4  In  vain  had  Adam  sought 
And  searched  his  garden  round, 

For  there  was  no  such  blessed  fruit 
In  all  that  happy  ground. 


SUITER.  550. 551 

0  Th'  angelic  host  above 
Can  never  taste  this  food, 

feast  upon  their  Maker's  love, 
But  not  a  Saviour's  bio 

6  On  us  th'  almighty  Lord 
Bestows  this  matchless  grace, 

And  meets  us  with  some  cheering  word, 
With  pleasure  in  his  face. 

7  Come  all  ye  drooping  saints, 
And  banquet  with  the  King, 

This  wine  will  drown  your  sad  complaints. 
And  tune  your  voice  to  sing. 

8  Salvation  to  the  name 
Of  our  adored  Christ : 

Through  the  wide  earth  his  [race  proclaim, 
His  glory  in  the  high's:. 

-rn  (Hvmn  IS.  B.  3.  L.  M.) 

OJU.  jjlt  samet 

1  TESUS,  we  bow  before  thy  ^cet, 
**    Thy  table  is  divinely  sto'r'd  : 
Thy  saered  flesh  our  souls  have  eat, 
'Ti's  living  bread  ;  we  thank  thee,  Lord  ! 

:  And  here  we  drink  our  Saviour's  blood, 
We  thank  thee,  Lord,  'tis  g«  nerous  wine  ; 
Mingled  with,  love  the  fountain  flow'd 
From  that  dear  bleeding  heart  of  thine. 

-j  On  earth  is  no  such  sweetness  found, 
For  the  Lamb's  flesh  is  heavenly  food  : 
In  vain  we  search  the  globe  around 
For  bread  so  fine,  or  wine  so  good. 

4  Carnal  provisions  can  at  best 

But  cheer  the  heart  or  warm  the  head. 
But  the  rich  cordial  that  we  taste 
Gives  life  eternal  to  the  dead. 

5  Joy  to  the  Master  of  the  feast, 
His  name  our  souls  for  ever  bless  : 
To  God  the  King,  and  God  the  Priest, 
A  loud  hosanna  round  the  place. 

r  r-i  (Hymn  19.  B.  3.  L.  M.) 

OOl.     Glory  in  the  Cross ;  ar,  not  ashamed  of 

Christ  crucified. 

1     AT  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 

-f*-  Here  we  attend  thy  dying  feast ; 

Thy  blood  like  wine  adorns  thy  board, 

And  thine  own  flesh  feeds  evcrv  s:'!' 

3"  3  32     ' 


552,  553         the  lord's 

2  Our  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love, 
And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  died  ; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 
And  fling  their  scandals  on  thy  cause  ; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  cross. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  sec-fling  age 
He  that  was  dead  has  left  his  tomb, 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  he  come. 

cr^o  (Hymn  20.  B.  3.  CM.) 

<jua.  Tfie  provisions  for  the  Table  of  our  Lord; 
or,  the  Tree  of  Life,  and  River  of  Love. 

1  T  ORD,  we  adore  thy  bounteous  hand, 
-*-J  And  sing  the  solemn  feast 
Where  sweet  celestial  dainties  stand 

For  every  willing  guest. 

2  [The  tree  of  life  adorns  the  board 

With  rich  immortal  fruit, 
And  ne'er  an  angry  flaming  sword 
To  guard  the  passage  to't. 

3  The  cup  stands  crown'd  with  living  juice  ; 

The  fountain  flows  above, 
And  runs  down  streaming  for  our  use 
In  rivulets  of  love.] 

4  The  food's  prepar'd  by  heavenly  art, 

The  pleasure's  well  refin'd, 
They  spread  new  life  through  every  heart. 
And  cheer  the  drooping  mind. 

5  Shout  and  proclaim  the  Saviour's  love, 

Ye  saints  that  taste  his  wine, 
Join  with  your  kindred  saints  above, 
In  loud  hosannas  join. 

6  A  thousand  glories  to  the  God 

That  gives  such  joy  as  this, 

Hosanna  !  let  it  sound  abroad, 

And  reach  where  Jesus  is. 


kco  (Hymn  21.  B.  3.  C.  M.) 

DJo.  The  Triumphal  Feast  for  Christ's  Victory 

over  Sin,  and  Death,  and  Hell. 
1   [pOME,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high, 
^  High  as  our  joys  arise, 
And  join  the  songs  above  the  sky, 


Where  pleasure  never  die*. 
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supper.  555 

bt  and  bled, 
And  conqii'  fell, 

That  rose,  and  at  his  chariot  wheels 
Dragg'd  all  the  powers  of  hell.] 

3  [Jesus  the  God  invites  us  here  A 

To  his  triumphal  feast, 
ADd  brings  immortal  blessings  down 
For  each  redeemed  guest.] 

4  The  Lord  !  how  glorious  is  his  face  ! 

How  kind  his  smiles  appear ! 
And  O,  what  melting  words  he  says-- 
To  every  humble  ear ! 

5  'For  you,  the  children  of  my  love, 

1  It  was  for  you  I  died, 
'  Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
4  And  look  into  my  side. 

6  '  These  are  the  wounds  for  you  I  bore, 

tokens  of  my  - 

*  When  I  came  down  to  fcQe  your  souls 
'From  misery  and  chains.' 

7  ['Justice  unsheat'.M  its  fiery  sword, 

'  And  pinned  it  in  rny  heart : 
'Infinite  pan.    :  i 

'  And  most'tormenting  smart. 

-  '  When  hell  and  all  its  spiteful  powers 
'  Stood  dreadful  in  rny  « 
'  To  rescue  those  dear  lives  "of  yours 
'  I  gave  rny  own  away. 

9  ■  But  while  I  bled,  and  groan'd,  and  died, 
'  I  ruurd  Satan's  throne, 
1  High  on  my  cross  I  bong,  and  spied 
'The  monster  tumbling  down. 

10  '  Now  you  must  triumph  at  my  feast, 

'  And  taste  my  flesh,  my  blood ; 
'  And  live  eternal  ages  blest, 
'  For  'tis  immortal  food.' 

11  Victorious  God  !  what  can  we  pay 

For  favours  so  divine  ! 
We  would  devote  our  hearts  away 
To  be  for  ever  thine.] 

'  2  We  give  thee,  Lord,  our  highest  praise, 
The  tribute  of  our  tongues  ; 
But  themes  so  infinite  as  these 
Exceed  cur  noblest  so: 


554,  555         the  lord's 

KKA  (Hymn  22.  B.  3.  L.  M.) 

UU±.  77ie  Compassion  of  a  dying  Christ. 

1  tf~JL'R  spirits  join  t'  adore  the  Lamb  ; 
"  O  that  our  feeble  lips  could  move 
In  strains  immortal  as  his  name, 
And  melting  as  his  dying  love. 

2  Was  ever  equal  pity  found  ? 

The  Prince  of  heaven  resigns  his  breath, 
And  pours  his  life  out  on  the  ground 
To  ransom  guilty  worms  from  death. 

3  [Rebels,  we  broke  our  Maker's  laws  ; 
He  from  the  threatening  set  us  free, 
Bore  the  full  vengeance  on  his  cross, 
And  nail'd  the  curses  to  the  tree.] 

4  The  law  proclaims  no  terror  now, 
And  Sinai's  thunder  roars  no  more  ; 
From  all  his  wounds  new  blessings  flow, 
A  sea  of  joy  without  a  shore. 

5  Here  we  have  wash'd  our  deepest  stains, 
And  heal'd  our  wounds  with  heavenly  blood . 
Blest  fountain  !  springing  from  the  veins 

Of  Jesus  our  incarnate  God.] 

6  In  vain  our  mortal  voices  strive 
To  speak  compassion  so  divine  ; 
Had  we  a  thousand  lives  to  give, 

A  thousand  lives  should  all  be  thine. 

~kk  (Hymn  23.  B.  3.  CM.) 

uuu,  Qrace  an(i  Glory  by  the  Death  of  Christ. 

!   [FITTING  around  our  Father's  board 
^  We  raise  our  tuneful  breath; 
Our  faith  beholds  her  dying-  Lord, 
And  dooms  our  sins  to  death.] 

3  We  sec  the  blood  of  Jesus  shed, 
Whence  all  our  pardons  rise  ; 
The  sinner  views  the  atonement  made, 
And  loves  the  sacrifice. 

3  Thy  cruel  thorns,  thy  shameful  cross, 

Procure  us  heavenly  crowns  ; 
Our  highest  gain  springs  from  thy  loss, 
Our  healing  from  thy  wounds. 

4  O  'tis  impossible  that  we, 

Who  dwell  in  feeble  clay, 
Should  equal  sufferings  bear  for  thee, 
Or  equal  thanks  repay. 
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st?:  55Gj557 

llvn.n  24.  B.3.  C.  M.) 
. ) . ) \) .    pardon  and  Stre n 7th  from  C ' 

1  XV\THER,  we  wail  to  feel  thy  grace, 
*-     To  see  thy  glories  shine  : 
The  Lord  will  his  own  table  bless, 
And  make  the  feast  divine. 

!  We  touch,  we  taste  the  heavenly  bread, 
rink  the  sacred  cup: 
outward  forms  our  sense  is  fed, 

Our  souls  rejoice  in  hope. 

3  We  shall  appear  before  the  throne 
Of  our  forgiving  Gcd  ; 
Drest  in  the  garments  of  his  Sec, 
And  sprinkled  with  his  blood. 

i  We  shall  be  strong  to  run  the  race, 
And  climb  the  upper  sky  • 

i  wiD  provide  our  souls  with  grace. 
He  bought  a  large  supply. 

I  us  indulge  a  cheerful  frame, 
For  joy  becomes  a  feast: 
We  love  the  rne:.\  „me 

85.  B.  3.  CM.) 
•JO  t .     jj  cn(i  ovr  Qraces. 

}  XTOW"  i  display 'd. 

-"-  Grea'  :  they  shine, 

While  at  t  iy  word  we  break  the  bread. 
And  pour  the  flowing  wine  ! 

2  Her.  »ing  justice  stands, 

And  |  jadful  cause  ; 

Here  i  spreads  her  hands 

Like  Jesus  on  the  cross. 

3  Thv  -  grace 

On  tl  .  ince  ; 

And  love  appears  with  cheerful  face. 
And  faith  with  fixed  eyes. 

4  Our  hope  in  waiting  posture  sits, 

To  heaven  directs  her  sight; 
Here  every  warmer  passion  meet^, 
And  warmer  powers  unite. 

md  revenge  perform  their  part, 
And  rising  sin  destroy  ; 
Repentance  comes  with  aching  heart, 
t  forbids  the  jov. 


556,  559  solomon's 

0  Dear  Saviour,  change  our  faith  to  sight, 

Let  sin  for  ever  die : 
Then  shall  our  souls  be  all  delight, 
And  every  tear  be  dry. 

SOLOMON'S  SONG, 
-p  (Uvmii66.  B.  I.  L.  M.) 

OOO.  Christ  the  King  at  his  Table,  Sol.  Son?, 
i.  2—3.  12,  13.  17. 

1  T  ET  him  embrace  my  soul,  and  prove 
-*-J  Mine  interest  in  his  heavenly  love  : 
The  voice  that  tells  me,  Thou  art  mine, 
Exceeds  the  blessings  of  the  vine. 

£  On  thee  th'  anointing  Spirit  came, 
And  spreads  the  savour  of  thy  name  ; 
That  oil  of  gladness  and  of  grace 
Draws  virgin-souls  to  meet  thy  face. 

3  Jesus,  allure  me  by  thy  charms ; 
My  soul  sli all  fly  into  thine  arms  : 
Our  wandering  feet  thy  favours  bring 
To  the  fair  chambers  of  the  King. 

1  [Wonder  and  pleasure  tunes  our  voice 
To  speak  thy  praises,  and  our  joys  : 
Our  memory  keeps  this  love  of  thine 
Beyond  the  taste  of  richest  wine.] 

5  Though  in  ourselves  deform'd  we  arc. 
And  black  as  Kedar-tents  appear, 
Yet  when  we  put  thy  beauties  on, 
Fair  as  the  courts  of  Solomon. 

6  [While  at  his  table  sits  the  King, 
He  loves  to  see  ns  smile  and  sing  ; 
Our  graces  are  our  best  perfume, 

And  breathe  like  spikenard  round  the  room,  i 

7  As  myrrh  new  bleeding  from  the  tree, 
Such  is  a  dying  Christ  to  me  : 

And  while  he  makes  my  soul  his  guest, 
My  bosom,  Lord,  shall  be  thy  rest. 
S  [No  beams  of  cedar  or  of  fir 
Can  with  thy  courts  on  earth  compare  ; 
And  here  we  wait  until  thy  love 
Raise  us  to  nobler  seats  above.] 

c^q  (Hvmn67.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

JJJ'    Seeking  the  Pastures  of  Christ  the  Shep- 
herd, Sol.  Song,  i.  7. 
'.  rPHOU  whom  my  soul  aclmires  above 
L    All  earthly  jov,  and  earthk  love, 
37S 


SOKG.  560 

Tell  me,  dear  Shepherd,  let  me  know, 
Where  doth  thy  sweetest  pasture  ur 

2  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock, 
That  from  the  sun  deftnds  thy  flock  ? 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep, 
Among  them  rest,  among  them  sleep. 

;  Why  should  thy  bride  appear  like  one 
That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown  ? 
My  constant  feet  would  never  rove, 
Would  never  seek  another  love, 

•1  [The  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  see  ; 

Thy  sweetest  pastures  here  they  be  ; 

A  wonderous  feast  thy  love  prepares, 

Bought  with  thy  wounds,  and  groans,  and  tears 
5  His  dearest  flesh  he  makes  my  food, 

And  bids  me  drink  his  richest  blood  ; 

Here  to  these  hills  my  soul  will  come, 

Till  my  Belov'd  lead  me  home.] 

rr-ri         (Hymn  68.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 
t)W*     Tfo  Banquet  of  Love,  Sol.  Song,  ii. 

1— L  6,  7. 
)   "DEIIOLD  the  Rose  of  Sharon  here, 

*-*  The  Lily  which  the  vallies  bear  ; 

Behold  the  Tree  of  Life,  that  gives 

Refreshing  fruit  and  healing  leaves. 
*  Amongst  the  thorn?  so  lilies  shine  ; 

Amongst  wild  gourds  the  noble  vine  . 

So  in  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  proves 

Amidst  a  thousand  meaner  loves. 

3  Beneath  his  cooling  shade  I  sat 

To  shield  me  from  the  burning  heat : 
Of  heavenly  fruit  he  spreads  a  feast, 
To  feed  my  eyes  and  please  my  taste. 

\  [Kindly  he  brought  me  to  the  place 
Where  stands  the  banquet  of  his  grace, 
He  saw  me  faint,  and  o'er  my  head 
The  banner  of  his  love  he  spread. 

5  With  living  bread  and  generous  wine 
He  cheers  this  sinking  heart  of  mine  ; 
And  opening  his  own  heart  to  me, 
He  shows  his  thoughts,  how  kind  they  be.] 

5  O  never  let  my  Lord  depart, 
Lie  down  and  rest  upon  my  heart; 
I  charge  my  sins  not  once  r_o  move, 
"Nor  stir,  nor  wake,  nor  grieve  mv  love. 
379 


561,  56£         solomon's 

rifil  (Hymn  69.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

•JO  1,    Christ  appearing  to  his  Church,  and  seek- 

ing  her  Company,  Sol.  Song,  ii.  S — 13. 
f  rpHE  voice  of  my  Beloved  sounds 

-*-    Over  the  rocks  and  rising  ground?, 

O'er  hills  of  guilt  and  seas  of  grief 

He  leaps,  he  flies  to  my  relief. 

2  Now  through  the  veil  of  flesh  I  see 
With  eyes  of  love  he  looks  at  me  ; 
Now  in  the  gospel's  clearest  glass 
He  shows  the  beauties  of  Ids  face. 

3  Gently  he  draws  my  heart  along, 
Both  with  his  beauties  and  his  tongue  : 

*  Rise  (saith  my  Lord)  make  haste  away. 

*  No  mortal  joys  are  worth  thy  stay. 

4  *  The  Jewish  wint'ry  state  is  gone, 

*  The  mists  are  lied,"  the  spring  comes  on, 
'  The  sacred  turtle-dove  we  hear 

*  Proclaim  the  new,  the  joyful  year. 

5  l  Th'  immortal  vine  of  heavenly  root 

1  Blossoms  and  buds,  and  gives  her  fruit ;' 
Lo,  we  are  come  to  taste  the  wine  ; 
Our  souls  rejoice  and  bless  the  vine. 

6  And  when  we  hear  our  Jesus  say, 

*  Rise  up,  my  love,  make  haste  away !' 
Our  hearts  would  fain  out-fly  the  wind, 
And  leave  all  earthly  loves  behind. 

f-nsy         (Hymn  70.  B.  I.  L.  M.) 

UDZi.  Christ  inviting-,  and  the  Church  answering 
the  Invitation,  Sol.  Song,  ii.  14.  16,  17. 

1  [TJ  ARK,  the  Redeemer  from  on  hi^h 

-"-  Sweetly  invites  his  favourites  nigh  ; 
From  caves  of  darkness  and  of  doubt, 
He  gently  speaks,  and  calls  us  out . 

2  *  My  dove,  who  hidest  in  the  rock, 

1  Thine  heart  almost  with  sorrow  broke, 
1  Lift  up  thy  face,  forget  thy  fear, 
1  And  let  thy  voice  delight  mine  ear: 

3  *  Thy  voice  to  me  sounds  ever  sweet ; 

'  My  graces  in  thy  countenance  meet ; 
'  Though  the  vain  world  thy  face  despise, 

*  'Tis  bright  and  comely  in  mine  eyes.' 

4  Dear  Lord,  our  thankful  heart  receives 
The  hope  thine  invitation  gives ; 

To  thee  our  joyful  lips  shall  raise 
The  voice  of  praver,  and  of  praise.] 
3?0  ' 


s.  and  he  is  mine  ; 
Our  hearts,  our  hopes,  our  passions  join  : 
Nor  let  a  motion,  nor  a  word, 

ought  arise  to  grieve  my  Lord. 

6  My  soul  to  pastures  fair  lie  loads, 
Amongst  the  lilies  where  he  feeds  ; 
Amongst  the  saints  (whose  robes  are  white. 
Washed  in  his  blood)  is  his  delight 

7  Till  the  day  break,  and  shadows  ilee, 
Till  the  sweet  dawning  light  I  see, 
Thine  eyes  to  me-ward  often  turn, 
Nor  let  my  soul  in  darkness  mourn. 

5  Be  like  a  hart  on  mountains  green, 

Leap  o'er  the  hills  of  fear  and  sin  ; 

Nor  guilt,  nor  unbelief  divide 

My  love,  my  Saviour,  from  my  side.] 

rflo  (Hymn  71.  B.  I.  L.  ML) 

OVO.    Christ  found  in  the  Street,  and  brought  (0 

the  Church,  So!.  Song,  iii.  1 — 5. 
!  flFTEN  I  seek  my  Lord  by  nkht, 
^  Jesus,  my  love,  my  soul's  delight ; 
With  warm  desire  and  restless  thought 
I  seek  him  oft,  but  find  him  not. 

2  Then  I  arhc  and  seareh  the  street, 
Till  I  my  Lord,  my  Saviour  meet ; 
1  a^k  the  watchmen  of  the  night, 

4  Where  did  you  see  my  soul's  deligh 

3  Sometimes  I  find  him  in  my  way, 
Directed  by  a  heavenly  ray'; 

1  leap  for  joy  to  see  his  face, 

And  hold  him  fast  in  mine  embrace. 

[  [I  bring;  him  to  mv  mother's  home, 
Nor  does  my  Lord  refuse  to  come, 
To  Sion's  sacred  chambers,  where 
My  soul  first  drew  the  vital  air. 

:»  He  gives  me  there  his  bleeding  heart, 

Pierc'd  for  my  sake  with  deadly  smart ; 
I  give  my  soul  to  him,  and  there 
Our  loves  their  mutual  tokens  share.] 

6  I  charge  you  all,  ye  earthly  toys, 
Approach  not  to  disturb  my  joys  ; 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell  come  near  my  heart, 
Nor  cause  mv  Saviour  to  denairl 


Nor  cause  mv  Saviour  to  depart 
J91 


.564,  565  soLOMo.vs 

rn  4  (Hymn  72.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

<JU  A.  fhe  Coronation  of  Christ,  and  Espousal 
of  the  Church,  Sol.  Song,  iii.  2. 

1  r)AUGHTERS  of  Zion,  come,  behold 
■*-*  The  crown  of  honour  and  of  gold, 
Which  the  glad  church  with  joys  unknown 
Plac'd  on  the  head  of  Solomon. 

2  Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King, 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring, 
Accept  the  well-dcserv'd  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown* 

3  Let  every  act  of  worship  be 
Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
Like  the  dear  hour  when  from  above 
We  first  rcceiv'd  thy  pledge  of  love. 

4  The^  gladness  of  that  happy  day, 

Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay, 
Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 
Nor  comfort  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

5  Each  following  minute  as  it  flies, 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys, 
Till  we  are  rais'd  to  sing  thy  name 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

6  0  that  the  months  would  roll  away, 
And  bring  that  coronation-day  ! 

The  King  of  grace  shall  till  the  throne 
With  all  ills  Father's  glories  on. 

rftr.  (Hymn  73.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

.JO  J.  The  Church- *  Beauty  in  the  Eyes  of  Christ. 
Sol.  Song,  iv.  I.  10,  11.  7.  9.  8. 

1  17" IND  is  the  speech  of  Christ  our  Lord, 
-"-  Affection  sounds  in  every  word, 
*Lo,  thou  art  fair,  my  love,'  he  cries, 

*  Not  the  young  doves  have  sweeter  eyes. 

2  '  [Sweet  are  thy  lips,  thy  pleasing  voice 
1  Salutes  mine  ear  with  secret  joys, 

*  No  spice  so  much  delights  the  smell, 
4  Nor  milk  nor  honey  taste  so  well.] 

3  'Thou  art  all  fair,  my  bride,  to  me, 
c  I  will  behold  no  spot  in  thee.' 
What  mighty  wonders  love  performs, 
And  puts  a  comeliness  on  worms  ! 

4  DcnTd  and  loathsome  as  we  are, 

He  makes  us  white,  and  calls  us  fair  ; 
Adorns  us  with  that  heavenly  dress. 
His  graces,  and  his  righteousn 


song.  566 

e,'  he  cries, 
1  Bound  to  my  heart  by  various  tics, 

•-ful  love  my  heart  detains 
1  In  strong  delight  and  pleasing  chains.' 

dls  me  from  the  leopard's  den, 
From  this  wild  world  of  beasts  and  men, 
To  Sion,  where  his  glories  are  : 
Not  Lebanon  is  halt  so  fair. 
7  Nor  dens  of  prey,  nor  flowery  plain*, 
Nor  earthly  joys,  nor  earthly  pains, 
Shall  hold  rny  feet,  or  force  mv  stay, 
When  Christ  invites  my  send  away! 

-en  (Hvmn74.  B.  1.  L.  WL) 

JOO.     The  aiurch  the  Garden  of  Christ,  5 

Song,  iv.  12.  14,  15.  and  v.  1. 
I  YI'E  are  a  garden  wall'd  around, 

'*     Chosen  and  made  peculiar  ground  ; 
A  little  spot  enclos'd  by  grace 
Out  of  the  world's  wide  wilderness. 
J.  Like  trees  of  myrrh  and  spice  we  stand 
Planted  by  God  the  Father's  hand  ; 
And  all  his  springs  in  Sion  flow 
To  make  tiie  young  plantation  grow, 

5  Awake,  0  heavenly  wind,  and  come, 
Blow  on  this  garden  of  perfume  ; 
Spirit  divine,  descend  and  breathe 
A  gracious  gale  on  plants  beneath. 

1  Make  our  best  spices  flow  abroad 
To  entertain  our  Saviour-God  : 
And  faith,  and  love,  and  joy  appear. 
And  every  grace  be  active  here. 

j  [Let  my  Beloved  come,  and  taste 
His  pleasant  fruits  at  his  own  feast : 
'  I  come,  my  spouse,  I  come,'  he  cries. 
With  love  and  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 

6  Our  Lord  into  his  garden  comes, 

Well  pleas'd  to  smell  our  poor  perfume?. 
And  calls  us  to  a  feast  divine, 
Sweeter  than  honey,  milk,  or  wine. 

7  '  Eat  of  the  tree  of  life  my  friends, 

1  The  blessings  that  thy  Father  sends  ; 
'  Your  taste  shall  ail  my  dainties  pm 
1  And  drink  abundance  of  rny  love.' 

8  Jesus,  we  will  frequent  thy  board, 
And  sin?  tr  T 


■}Gr  SOLO>K<  1 

But  the  rich  food  on  which  we  live, 
Demands  more  praise  than  tongues  can  give.] 

rft«  (Hvmn  7.3.  B.  I.   L.  M.) 

•JO/.     The  Description  of  Christ  the  Beloved, 
Sol.  Son?,  v.  9,  10,  11,  12.  14, 15, 16. 

1  'T^HE  wondering  world  inquires  to  know 
-*-    Why  I  should  love  my  Jesus  so  : 

1  What  are  Ids  charms,'  say  they,  '  above 
'  The  objects  of  a  mortal  love  V 

2  Yes,  my  Beloved,  to  my  sight, 
Shows  a  sweet  mixture,  red  and  white  : 
All  human  beauties,  all  divine 

In  my  Beloved  meet  and  shine. 

3  White  is  his  soul,  from  blemish  free  ; 
Red  with  his  blood  he  shed  for  me  ; 
The  fairest  of  ten  thousand  fairs  : 

A  sun  amongst  ten  thousand  stars. 

4  [His  head  the  finest  gold  excels, 
There  wisdom  in  perfection  dwells  ; 
And  glory,  like  a  crown,  adorns 
Those  temples  once  beset  with  thornc. 

w  Compassions  in  his  heart  are  found, 
Hard  by  the  signals  of  his  wound  ; 
His  sacred  side  no  more  shall  bear 
The  cruel  scourge,  the  piercing  spear.  J 

6  [His  hands  are  fairer  to  behold 
Than  diamonds  set  in  rings  of  gold  ; 
Those  heavenly  hands  that  on  the  tree 
Were  nail'd,  and  torn,  and  bled  for  me. 

7  Though  once  he  bow'd  his  feeble  knees, 
Loaded  with  sins  and  agonies, 

Now  on  the  throne  of  his  command 
His  legs  like  marble  pillars  stand.] 

5  [His  eyes  are  majesty  and  love, 
The  eagle  temper'd  with  the  dove  : 
No  more  shall  trickling  sorrows  roll 
Through  those  dear  windows  of  his  soul. 

9  His  mouth,  that  pour'd  out  long  complaints. 
Now  smiles,  and  cheers  his  fainting  saints  ; 
His  countenance  .more  graceful  is 
Than  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees.] 
10  All  ever  glorious  is  my  Lord, 
Must  be  oelovrd,  and  yet  adorVl ; 
His  worth  if  ail  the  nations  knew, 
Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  him  too. . 
38^ 


song.  568,  56# 

fro         (Hymn  76.  B.  I.  L.  M.) 
.JOo.     Christ  dwells  in  Heaven,  but  Saints  on 
Earth,  Sol.  Song,  vi.  1,  2,  3.  12. 

1  TIT  HEN  strangers  stand  aud  hear  me  tell 

**    What  beauties  in  my  Saviour  dwell ; 
Where  he  is  gone,  they  fain  would  know, 
That  they  may  seek  and  love  him  too. 

2  My  best-beloved  keeps  his  throne 

On  Mils  of  light,  in  worlds  unknown  ; 
But  he  descends,  and  shows  his  face 
In  the  young  gardens  of  his  grace. 

3  [In  vinevards  planted  by  his  hand, 
Where  fruitful  trees  in  order  stand  ; 
He  feeds  among  the  spicy  beds, 
Where  lilies  show  their  spotless  head?. 

4  He  has  engross'd  my  warmest  love, 
No  earthly  charms  my  soul  can  move ; 
I  have  a  mansion  in  his  heart, 

Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  make  us  part.] 

0  [He  takes  my  soul  ere  I'm  aware, 
And  shows  me  where  his  glories  are  ; 
No  chariot  of  Amminadib 

The  heavenly  rapture  can  describe, 
6  0  mav  my  spirit  daily  rise 
On  wings  of  faith  above  the  skies, 
Till  death  shall  make  jny  last  remove 
To  dwell  for  ever  with  my  love.] 

^ftQ         (Hymn  77.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

OVV.    77, e  jrwe  0f  Christ  to  the  Church,  in  hit 

Language  to  her,  and  Provisions  for  her,  Sol. 

Song,  yii.  5,  6.  9.  12,  13. 

1  TV*OW  in  the  galleries  of  his  grace 
"   Appears  the  King,  and  thus  he  says, 
4  How  fair  my  saints  are  in  my  sight ! 
1  My  love  how  pleasant  for  delight  V 

2  Kind  is  thy  language,  Sovereign  Lord, 
There's  heavenly  grace  in  every  word : 
From  that  dear  mouth  a  stream  divine 
Flows  sweeter  than  the  choicest  wine. 

3  Such  wonderous  love  awakes  the  lip 
Of  saints  that  were  almost  asleep, 
To  speak  the  praises  of  thy  name, 
And  makes  our  cold  affections  flame. 

4  These  are  the  joys  he  lets  us  know 
In  fields  and  villages  below, 

3S5  83 


OTO,  57  I  TIMES   AND 

Gives  us  a  relish  of  his  love, 
But  keeps  his  noblest  feast  above. 

0  In  paradise  within  the  gates 
An  higher  entertainment  waits  ; 
Fruits  new  and  old  laid  up  in  store, 
Where  we  shall  feed,  but  thirst  no  more. 

-7n  (Hvmn  78.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

°  '  u«  The  Strength  of  Christ's  Lave,  Sol.  Song 
viii.  5,6t7.  13,  14. 

1  [IT7* HO  is  this  fair  one  in  distress, 

* »  That  travels  from  the  wilderness  ? 
And  press'd  with  sorrows  and  with  sins, 
On  her  beloved  Lord  she  leans. 

2  This  is  the  spouse  of  Christ  our  God, 
Bought  with  the  treasure  of  his  blood  ; 
And  her  request  and  he»*  complaint 

Is  but  the  voice  of  every  saint.] 

3  '  0  let  my  name  engraven  stand, 

*  Both  on  thy  heart,  and  on  thy  hand  : 

*  Seal  me  upon  thine  arm  ;  and  wear 

*  That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

4  *  Stronger  than  death  thy  love  is  known, 

*  Which  Hoods  of  wrath  could  never  drown  ; 

*  And  hell  and  earth  in  tain  combine 
'  To  quench  a  fire  so  much  divine. 

5  '  But  I  am  jealous  of  my  heart, 

1  Lest  it  should  once  from  thee  depart ; 
'  Then  let  thy  name  be  well  imprest 
'  As  a  fair  signet  on  my  I  • 
b  '  Till  thou  hast  brought  me  to  thy  home, 
1  Where  fears  and  doubts  can  never  come, 

*  Thy  countenance  let  me  often  see, 

*  And  often  thou  shall  hear  from  me. 
7  *  Come,  my  Beloved,  haste  away, 

1  Cut  short  the  hours  of  thy  delay, 

*  Fly,  like  a  youthful  hart  or  roe, 

;  Over  the  hills  where  spices  grow.' 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


MOR.XLVO  .1. YD  EVEMtfG. 
r^7l  (Hvmn  79.  B.  1.  L.  M.j 

,J/  *•  A  Morning  Hymn. 

Psalm  six.  "-.  8.  and  lx\ii:.  2  >,  25. 
1  fJ-OD  of  the         V  u\  at  w  ho 
*  r  The  cheei  ful  sun  makes  haste  to  ris 


: 


SEASONS. 

And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 
To  run  his  journey  through  the 
J  From  the  fair  chambers  oft'  e 
ircuif  of  {lis  race  1    s 
And  without  weariness  or  re  -t, 
Round  the  whole  earth  he  flies  and  shines 

3  O  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 

Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day, 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will 
March  on  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

4  [But  I  Shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 
If  God  my  sun  should  disappear, 

And  leave  me  in  this  world's  wild  maze 
To  follow  every  wandering  star. 

5  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure. 
Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes. 

Thy  threatening^  just,  thy  promise  sure. 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise.} 

0  Give  me  thy  counsels  for  my  guide, 
And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss  ; 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint  and  cold  compared  with  this. 

-70  (Hymn  6.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

«-'  '  —  •  d  Morning  Sang, 

1  i^NCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
"  Salutes  thy  waking  eyes. 

Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  onto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heaven  on  which  he  sits 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

S  Tis  lie  supports  my  mortal  frame. 
My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise: 

My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  tlame. 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  [On  a  poor  worm  thy  power  might  tread, 
And  I  could  ne'er  withstand  ; 
Thy  justice  might  have  crush'd  me  dead. 
But  mercy  held  thine  hand. 
i>  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled 
Since  the  last  setting  sun, 
And  yet  thou  lengthiest  out  my  thread, 
And  vet  my  moments  run.] 
387 


J57S 575  TIMES  AND 

6  Dear  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine 
Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light, 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  •miles  decline, 
And  briny-  a  pleasant  night 

r~  o  (Psalm  3.  ver.  1—5.  8.  L.  M.) 

J  *  J*  Vtornmg  Psalm. 

1  f\  LORD,  how  many  are  my  foes, 

"   In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood.1 
My  pe;;ce  they  daily  discompose, 
But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God. 

3  Tird  with  the  burdens  of  the  day, 
To  thee  1  rais'd  an  evening  cry  ; 
Thou  iieard'st  when  I  began  to  pray, 
And  ikine  almighty  help  was  nigh. 

3  Supported  by  thine  heavenly  aid, 
I  laid  me  down,  and  slept  secure  ; 
Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid, 
Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more. 

A  But  God  sustain' d  mz  all  the  night; 
Salvation  doth  to  God  belong  ; 
He  rais'd  my  head  to  see  the  light, 
And  make  his  praise  my  morning  song. 

ri71         (Hymn SI.  B.  !.  L.  M.) 

**  ■  ^«     S.  Song  for  Morning  or  Evening) 

Lam.  iii.  23.  Isa.  xiv.  7. 
J   TIT Y  Gad,  how  cudless  is  thy  love ! 
■*-*-*■  Thy  ijAt  ape  every  evening  new, 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 
Gently  distil  like  ear)}-  dew. 

2  Thou  spreacPst  &he  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours  ; 
Thy  sov'reign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

S  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command, 
To  thec  f  consecrate  my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thine  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

,-7  r        (rsalm  141.  ver.  2—5.  L.  M.) 

0  f  O.    yi  atch fulness  <i7id  brotherly  Reproof. 

A  Morning  or  Evening  Psalm. 

1  TVTY  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 

•!■'-*■  Like  morning  incense  in  thine  house. 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 
j2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord, 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word  ; 
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SEASONS.  576,  i 

Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path  were  sinners  lead. 

3  0  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 

ite,  and  reprove  my  wandering  way  : 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment  she'd, 
U  never  bruise,  but  ci.eer  my  head. 

4  When  I  behold  them  prest  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  heaven  for  their  relief; 
And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  muca  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 

--,-■  (Hymn  S.  B.  2.  C.  M. ) 

3  I  O*     ^  Hymn  fur  .Morning-  or  Evening. 
i  TT  OS  ANN  A,  with  a  cheerful  sound, 
-"■  To  God's  upholding-  hand, 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend  us  round, 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  That  was  a  most  amazing-  power 

Thai  rais'd  us  with  a  word, 
And  every  day  and  every  hour 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

3  The  evening-  rests  our  weary  head, 

And  angels  guard  the  room  ; 
We  wake,  and  we  admire  the  bed 
I  was  not  made  our  tomb. 
e  rising  morning  can't  assure 
>  we  shall  end  the  day, 
For  death  stands  ready  at  tne  door 
To  seize  our  lives  away. 

5  Our  breath  i=  forfeited  by  sin 

To  God's  revenging  law  ; 
We  own  thy  grace.  Immortal  King. 
In  every  gasp  we  draw. 

6  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  li 

Our  joy  or.d  safety  brings  . 
Our  fee  hi: 

Beneath  his-shadv  wings. 
r~-r  (Hymn  SO.'  B.  1.  L.M.) 

**•  •  ■  via  Evening  Hymn. 

iv.  S.  and  iii.  5,  6.  and  cxliii.  & 
1  rpHUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
-*-    Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  day- ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 
Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 
And  I  perhaps  am  near  my  home; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

rives  me  strength  for  days  to  come, 


578, 579  TIMES  AND 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep, 
Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head, 
While  well-appointed  angels  keep 
Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  In  vain  the  sons  of  earth  or  hell 
Tell  me  a  thousand  frightful  things, 
My  God  in  safety  makes  me  dwell 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 

5  [Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear : 
O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 
And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear 
The  love  and  kindness  of  thy  heart. 

6  Thus  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound.] 

rt^o  (Hymn  7.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

0  i  O.  Jin  Earning  Song, 

1  THREAD  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song 
-■-'  Like  holy  incense  rise ! 

Assist  the  offerings  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  [Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day, 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard, 

And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away 

Thy  mercy  stood  prepar'd.] 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around, 
But,  oh !  how  few  returns  of  lore 
Hath  my  Creator  found. 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him  that  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul ! 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 

Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 
h  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee, 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign 

To  be  renew'd'by  thee. 
6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pardoning  blood 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
As  in  the  embraces  of  my  God, 

Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

p-^q  (Psalm  4.  3, 4,  5.  8.  C.  M.) 

«J  •  "•  Jin  Evening  Psalnu 

I  T  ORD,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  prat ; 
•"  I  am  for  ever  thine  ; 
390 


seasons.  580,  581 

I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin.  * 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head 

From  cares  and  bus'ness  free, 

JTis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed 

"With  my  own  lie  art  and  thee. 

3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice  ; 

And  when  my  work  is  done, 
Great  God,  my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus  with  my  thoughts  compos'd  to  peace, 

I'll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep ; 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

rna  (Psalm  139.  ver.  14.  17, 13.  3d  Part.  C.  M.) 
JOU.      27je  jMercies  of  God  innumerable. 
An  Evening  Psalm. 

1  T  ORD,  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er, 
•*-*  They  strike  me  with  surprise ; 

Not  ail  the  sands  that  spread  the  shore 
To  equal  numbers  rise. 

2  Mv  flesh  with  fear  and  wonder  stand?, 

The  product  of  thy  skill, 
And  hourly  blessing's  from  thy  hands 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

3  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keepj 

How  kind,  how  dear  to  me  ! 

0  mav  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep 
Still  find  my  thoughts  with  thee. 

~Ql     (Psalm  03.  ver.  6— 10.  2d  Part.  CM.) 
•JO  1 .        Mdnizht  Thoughts  recollected. 
1  Til  WAS  in  the  watches  of  the  night 
J-    I  thought  upon  thy  power, 

1  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight 
Amidst  the  darkest  hour. 

•2  My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed, 
Sly  soul  arose  on  high  ; 
'  My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,'  I  said, 
1  Bring  thy*  salvation  nigh.' 

3  My  spirit  labours  up  thine  hiil, 

And  climbs  the  heavenly  road  ; 
But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  stUl, 
While  I  pursue  my  God. 

4  Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 

The  shadow  of  thy  wings'; 
3?i 


582,  583  TIMES  AM; 

eart  rejoices  in  thine  aid, 
My  tongue  awakes  and  sings. 

5  But  the  destroyers  of  mv  peace 

Shall  fret  and  race  in  vain ; 
The  tempter  shall  lor  evei  cease, 
And  all  my  sins  be  slain. 

6  Thy  sword  shall  give  my  foes  to  death. 

And  send  them  "down  to  dwell 
In  the  dark  caverns  of  the  earth, 
Or  to  the  deeps  of 

THE  SEASQJfS  OF  THE  \EAIL 

ma  (Psalm 65.  3d  Part.  CM.) 

OOZ.        Xhe  Blessings  of  the  Spring. 
A  Psalm  for  the  Husbandman. 

1  4~1  00D  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King, 
^  Who  makes  the  earth  his  care, 
Visits  the  pastures  every  spring, 

And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

2  The  clouds,  like  rivers  rais'd  on  high, 

Pour  out,  at  thy  command, 
Their  watery  blessings  from  the  sky, 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 

3  The  softened  ridges  of  the  field 

Permit  the  corn  to  spring  ; 
The  vallies  rich  provision  yield, 
And  the  poor  labourers  "sing. 

4  The  little  hiils  on  every  side 

Rejoice  at  falling  s'.owers  ; 
The  meadows,  drest  in  all  their  pride, 
Perfume  the  air  with  flowers. 

5  The  barren  clods,  refresh'd  with  rain, 

Promise  a  joyful  crop  ; 
The  parching  grounds  look  green  again, 
And  raise  the  reaper's  hope. 

6  The  various  months  thv  goodness  crowns  : 

How  bounteous  are  thy  ways  ! 
The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs, 
And  shepherds  shout  thy  praise. 

r  qo  (Psalm  65.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 

Jo  J.  The  Blessing  of  Rain. 

)   ,rpiS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 
-*-    God  of  eternal  power ; 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 


seasons.  584,  585 

0  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 

Successive  comforts  bring  ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad, 
T hy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  tunes,  and  moons  and  hours, 

Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  thine  ; 
When  clouds  distil,  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  Author  is  divine. 

4  Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  sky, 

Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
With  watery  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 

And  ranlcs  oi  corn  appear  ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still, 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

r:0/t  (Psalm  147.  2d  Part.  L.M.) 

«^°^«  Summer  and  Winter. 

4  f\  ZION,  praise  thy  mighty  God, 

"   And  make  his  honours  known  abroad ; 
4  For  sweet  the  joy,  our  songs  to  raise, 
'And  glorious  is  (he  work  of  praise.' 
©  Thy  children  are  secure  and  blest ; 
Thy  shores  have  peace,  thy  cities  rest; 
He  feeds  thy  sons  with  finest  wheat, 
And  adds  his  bjessiag  to  their  meat. 

5  Thy  changing  seasons  he  ordains, 
Thine  early  and  thy  latter  rains : 

His  Bakes  of  snow  like  wool  he  sends, 
And  thus  the  springing  corn  defends. 

4  With  hoary  frost  lie  strews  the  ground  ; 
His  hail  descends  with  clattering  sound : 
Where  is  the  man  so  vainly  bold, 
That  dares  defy  this  dreadful  cold  ? 

3  He  bids  the  southern  breezes  blow, 
The  ice  dissolves,  tiie  waters  flow  : 
But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways 
To  call  his  chosen  to  his  praise. 

6  Through  all  our  land  his  laws  are  shown, 
His  gospel  through  the  nation  known ; 
He  hath  not  thus  reveal'd  his  word 

To  every  land :  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

nor      (Psalml47.7— 9.13— 18.  CM.) 
*JOU.  The  Seasons  of  the  Year. 

1  TTHTH  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud 

*  »    Address  the  Lord  on  high : 
393 


586  ii>?es  and 

Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 

And  waters  veil  tl  • 
2  lit  sends  liis  showers  of  blessing  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below; 
He  makes  the  crass  the  mountains  crown, 

And  corn  in  vallies  grow. 

0  He  gives  the  grazing  ox  his  meat, 

He  hears  the  ravens  cry  ; 
But  man,  who  tastes  his  finest  wheat, 
Should  raise  his  honour.: 

4  His  stead v  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year; 
He  bids  tiie  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintery  days  appear. 

5  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow 

Descend  arid  clothe  the  ground  ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

6  When  from  his  dreadful  stores  on  high 

He  pours  the  rattling  hail, 
The  wretch  that  dares  this  God  defy 
Shall  find  his  courage  fail. 

7  He  sends  his  word  and  molts  the  snow, 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  galeo  to  blow, 

And  bids  t'.;e  spring  return. 
S  The  chancing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  his  mighty  word  ; 
With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud; 

Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 

rnn  (Psalm22.  L.M.J 

*JOV.  storm  and  Thunder. 

1  C*  IVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 
"  Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power, 
Ascribe  due  honours  to  Ids  name, 

And  his  eternal  might  adore. 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  power  aloud, 
Over  the  ocean  and  the  land  ; 

His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

3  He  speaks,  and  tempest,  hail,  and  wind, 
Lay  the  wide  forest  bare  around  ; 

The  fearful  hart  and  frighted  hind, 
Leap  at  the  terror  of  the  sound. 

4  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his  voice, 
And,  lo  !  the  stately  cedars  break  : 

394 


SEASON'S.  587.  ">SS 

mountains  tremble  at  the  noise, 
rallies  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 
ri  The  Lord  sits  sovereign  on  the  Hood, 

The  Thunderer  reigns  for  ever  king- ; 

But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abode, 

Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing:. 
6  In  gentler  language  there  the  Lord 

The  counsels  of  his  grace  imparts  ; 

Amidst  the  raging  storm  his  word 

Speaks  peace  and  courage  to  our  hearts, 

rpr  (Hymn  62.  B.2.  CM.) 

00  4  .     q01i  iiie  Thunderer  :  or,  the  last  Judg- 

ment, and  HelL 

(Made  in  a  zreat  sudden  stern  of  Thunder,  Jiug, 

-20th,  1697.) 

1  QJING  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts, 
^  And  thou,  0  earth,  adore, 

Let  death  and  hell  through  all  their  coasts 
Stand  trembling  at  his  power. 

2  His  sounding  chariot  shakes  the  sky, 

He  makes  the  clouds  his  throne, 

There,  all  his  stores  of  lightning  lie, 

Till  vengeance  dart  tiiem  down. 

3  His  nostrils  breathe  out  fiery  streams. 

And  from  his  awful  tongue 
A  sovereign  voice  divides  the  flames, 
And  thunder  roars  along-. 

4  Think,  0  my  soul,  the  dreadful  day 

When  1 1  :is  incensed  God 
Shall  rend  the  sky,  and  burn  the  sea. 
And  fling  his  wrath  abroad, 

5  What  shall  the  wretch,  the  sinner  do? 

He  once  defied  the  Lord  , 
But  he  shall  dread  the  Thunderer  now, 
And  sink  beneath  his  word. 

6  Tempests  of  angry  fire  shall  roll 

To  blast  the  rebel-worm, 
And  beat  upon  his  naked  soul 
In  one  eternal  storm. 

YOUTH  >iXD  OLD  AGE. 

-no  (Ps.  S.  v.  1,  2.  Paraphrased.  1st  Pt.  L.  |ftj 

OOO.         The  jjosanna  ()fthe  Children. 

I     A  LMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
-£*-  Through  the  wide  earth  thy  name  is  spread 
395 


589,  590  YOUTH  AND 

And  thine  eternal  glories  rise, 

O'er  all  the  heavens  thy  hands  have  made* 

2  To  thee  the  voices  of  the  young 
A  monument  of  honour  raise; 

And  babes,  with  uninstructed  tongue, 
Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

3  Thy  power  assists  their  tender  age 
To  bring  proud  rebels  to  the  ground, 
To  still  the  bold  blasphemer's  rage, 
And  all  their  policies  confound. 

4  Children  amidit  thv  temple  throng 
To  see  their  great  Redeemer's  face  ; 
The  son  of  David  is  their  son^, 
And  young  hosannas  fill  the  place. 

5  The  frowning  scribes  and  angry  priests 
In  vain  their  impious  cavils  bring  ; 
Revenge  sits  silent  in  their  breasts, 
While  Jewish  babes  proclaim  their  kin^. 

roq    (Psalm  34.  ver.  11—  22.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 

*JOJ.  Religious  Education;  or,  Instructions  of 
Piety. 

\  /CHILDREN,  in  years  and  knowledge  young, 
^  Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents'  joy, 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue, 
Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 

%  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 
And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state, 
Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways. 
Your  lips* from  slander  and  deceit. 

3  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  saints, 
His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries  ; 
He  sets  his  frowning  face  against 
The  sons  of  violence  and  lies. 

4  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts 
God  with  his  grace  is  ever  nigh ; 
Pardon  and  hope  his  love  imparts 
When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie. 

5  He  tells  their  tears,  he  counts  their  groans, 
His  Son  redeems  their  souls  from  death ; 
His  Spirit  heals  their  broken  bones, 
They  in  his  praise  employ  their  breath. 

r.(\r\    (Psalm  34.  ver.  11—22.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 

Ov\J.    Exhortations  to  Peace  and  Holiness. 
1  |^0 ME,  children,  learn  to  fear  the  Lord  ; 
^  And  that  your  davs  be  long, 

396 


OLD  AGE.  591 

Let  not  a  false  or  spiteful  word 
Be  found  upon  your  tone 
2  Depart  from  mischief,  practise  lore, 
Pursue  the  works  of  peace  ; 
So  shall  the  Lord  your  ways  approve, 
And  set  your  souls  at  ease. 
;  His  eyes  awake  to  eruard  the  just, 
His"  ears  attend  their  cry  ; 
When  broken  spirits  dwell  in  dust, 
The  God  of  grace  is  nigh. 
i  What  though  the  sorrows  here  they  taste 
Are  sharp  and  tedious  too, 
The  Lord,  who  saves  them  all  at  last, 
Is  their  supporter  now. 

5  Evil  shall  smite  the  wicked  dead ; 

But  God  secures  his  own, 
Prevents  the  mischief  when  they  slide, 
Or  heals  the  broken  bone. 

6  When  desolation  like  a  Hood 

O'er  the  proud  sinner  rolls. 

Saints  find  a  refuge  in  their  God, 

For  he  redcem'd  their  souls. 

-q1  (Hymn  23.  B.  I.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 

.)  J 1 .    ji  hopeful  Youth  falling-  short  of  Heaven, 
Markx.  21. 

1  TLft'ST  all  the  charms  of  nature  then 
J""   So  hopeless  to  salvation  prove  ? 
Can  hell  demand,  can  heaven  condemn 
The  man  whom  Jesus  deigns  to  love  ? 

2  The  man  who  sought  the  ways  of  truth, 
Paid  friends  and  neighbours  "all  their  due, 
(A  modest,  sober,  lovely  youth) 

And  thought  he  wanted  nothing  now. 
S  But  mark  the  ens  spake  the  Lord, 

1  Come  part  with  earth  for  heaven  to-day  f 
The  youth,  astonish'd  at  the  word, 
In  silent  sadness  went  his  way. 

4  Poor  virtues  that  lie  boasted  so, 
This  test  unable  to  endure  ; 

Let  Christ,  and  zrace,  and  glory  go 
To  make  bis  land  and  money  sure  ! 

5  Ah,  foolish  choice  of  treasures  here  I 
Ah,  fatal  love  of  tempting  gold ! 

Must  this  base  world  be  bought  so  dear? 
Are  life  and  heaven  so  cheaply  sold  ? 
397  S4 


592,  593  youth  and 

6  In  vain  the  charms  of  nature  shine, 
If  thib  vile  passion  govern  me  ; 
Transform  my  soul,  O  love  divine  ! 
And  make  me  part  with  all  for  thee. 

KQ9  (Hvmn91.  B.  !.  L.  M.) 

^^^'Mviceto  Youth,  Eccl.  xii.  1.  7.  Isa.  lxv.20. 

1  TVTOW  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood 
**-^    Remember  your  Creator  God, 
Behold,  the  months  come  hastening  on, 
When  you  shall  say,  J\Iy  joys  are  gone. 

2  Behold,  the  aged  sinner  goes 
Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woe6 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  endless  curses  on  his  head. 

3  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again, 
The  soul  in  agonies  of  pain 
Ascends  to  God,  not  there  to  dwell, 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  hell. 

4  Eternal  King,  I  fear  thy  name, 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am  ; 
And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove, 
Give  me  a  mansion  in  thy  love. 

coo  (Hymn  89.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

«Jvo,      Youth  and  Judgment,  Eccl.  xi.  9. 

1  '\7"E  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young, 

■■■    Indulge  your  eyes,  indulge  your  tongue, 
Taste  the  delights  your  souls  desire, 
And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fire  : 

2  Pursue  the  pleasures  you  design, 

And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and  wine, 
Enjoy  the  day  of  mirth  ;  but  know 
There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 

3  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts, 
His  book  records  your  secret  faults, 
The  works  of  darkness  you  have  done 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 

4  The  vengeance  to  your  follies  due 

Should  strike  your  hearts  with  terror  through . 
How  will  ye  stand  before  his  face, 
Or  answer  for  his  injur'd  grace? 

5  Almighty  God,  turn  off  their  eyes 
From  these  alluring  vanities  ; 
And  let  the  thunder  of  thy  word 
Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord. 

398 


OLD  AGE.  594,  595 

rn4  i  90.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

>fl-  same. 

I  T  O.  the  young  tribes  of  Adam  rise, 
■  J  And  through  all  nature  roi 
Fulfil  the  wishes  of  their 

And  taste  the  joys  they  love, 
i  They  give  a  loose  to  wild  desires, 
Bat  let  the  sinner-  know 

strict  account  that  God  requires 
Of  all  the  works  they  do. 

3  The  Judge  prepares  his  throne  on  lugh, 

The  frighted  earth  and  seas 
Avoid  the  fury  of  his  eye, 
And  flee  before  his 

4  How  shall  I  bear  that  dreadful  day, 

And  stand  the  fierj 
I  give  all  mortal  joys  away 
To  be  for  ever  bl< 

r-Q-    (Psalm  90.  v.  S.  1 1.  9,10.  12. 2d Pt  CM.) 

D  JO.  Infirmities  and  Mortality  the  effect  of  Sin. 

1  T  ORD,  if  thiiu  our  faults, 
■"  And  justice  grw 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thoughts, 
And  burns  beyond  our  fear. 

2  Thine  anger  turns  our  fame  to  dust ; 

By  one  offence  to  thee 
Adam  with  all  his  sons  have  lost 
Their  immortality. 

3  Life  like  a  vain  amusement  flies, 

A  fable  or  a  song  ; 
By  swift  degrees  our  nature  dies, 
Nor  can  our  joys  belong. 

4  'Tis  but  a  few  whose  days  amoimt 

To  threescore  years  and  ten  ; 
And  all  beyond  that  short  account 
Is  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 

5  [Our  vitals  with  laborious  strife 

Bear  up  the  crazy  load, 
And  drag  those  poor  remains  of  life 
Along  the  tiresome  road.] 

6  Almighty  God,  reveal  thy  love, 

And  not  thy  wrath  alone  ; 
O  let  our  sweet  experience  prove 
The  mercies  of  thy  throne ! 


596,  597         youth,  &c. 

7  Our  souls  would  learn  the  heavenly  art 
T'  improve  the  hours  we  have, 
That  we  may  act  the  wiser  part, 
And  live  beyond  the  grave. 

r)Qfi      (Psalm  71-  ver-  5— 9-  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 
OJV,     The  aged  Saint's  Reflection  and  Hope. 

1  IVfY  God,  my  everlasting  hope, 
■**■*■  I  live  upon  thy  truth  ; 

Thine  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up, 
And  strengthened  all  my  youth. 

2  My  flesh  was  fashion'd  by  thy  power, 

With  all  these  limbs  of  mine  ; 
And  from  my  mother's  painful  hour 
I've  been  entirely  thine. 

3  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seen 

Repeated  every  year  ; 
Behold  my  days  that  yet  remain, 
I  trust  them  to  thy  care. 

4  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  decline!, 

When  hoary  hairs  arise  ; 
And  round  me  let  thy  glory  sliine 
Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 

5  Then  in  the  history  of  my  age, 

When  men  review  my  days, 
They'll  read  thy  love  in  every  page, 
In*  every  line  thy  praise. 

nrQ,*,      (Psalm  71.  ver.  17—21.  3d  Part.  C.  M. ) 
OJ  l .     T/ie  ageii  Christian's  Prayer  and  Song. 
I  f!JOD  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth, 
"  The  guide  of  all  my  days, 
I  have  declar'd  thy  heavenly  truth, 
And  told  thy  wonderous  ways. 
'2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs, 
And  leave  my  fainting  heart? 
WTho  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years 
If  God,  my  strength,  depart  ? 

3  Let  me  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 

To  the  surviving  age, 
And  leave  a  savour  of  thy  name 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 

Attends  my  next  remove ; 
O  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love ! 
400 


FAST  DAYS.  598 

PA1  SE. 
ighteonsaeas  is  deep  and  high, 

irchable  thy  d< 
Thy  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  ill  my  praise  exc( 
i  Oft  have  I  heard  thy  threaienings  roar, 
And  oft  endur'd  the  grief, 
But  when  thy  hand  has  prest  me  sore, 
Thy  grace "  wo s  my  relief. 
'  By  long  experience  have  I  known 
Thy  sovereign  power  to 
At  thy  command  I  venture  down 
SecureJj  to  the  grave. 
S  When  I  lie  buried  deep  in  dust, 
My  flesh  shall  be  thy  care  : 
These  withering  limbs  with  thee  I  trur. 
To  raise  them  strong  and  fair. 

FAST  AXD  THAXKSGIVIXG  DAYS,  Sft. 

frqp  (Psalrn  10.  C.  M.) 

'JuO.     prayer  heard,  and  Saints  saved. 

1  WHY  doth  the  Lord  stand  off  so  far, 

**    And  why  conceal  his  face  ; 
When  great  calamities  appear, 
And  times  of  deep  distr 

2  Lord,  shall  the  wicked  still  deride 

Thy  justice  and  thy  power  '! 
Shall  they  advance  their  beads  in  pride, 

And  still  thy  saints  devour  ? 
i  They  put  thy  judgments  from  their  sight, 

And  then  insult  the  poor; 
They  boast  in  their  exalted  height 

That  they  shall  fall  no  more. 
I  Arise,  0  God,  lift  up  thine  hand, 

Attend  our  bnmbli 
No  enemy  shall  dare  to  stand 

W  ten  God  ascends  on  high. 

PAUSE. 

5  Why  do  the  men  of  malice  rage, 

And  say  with  fooli=h  pride," 
4  The  God  of  he  'er  engage 

1  To  fight  on  Zion's  side  ?' 

6  But  thou  for  ever  art  our  Lord ; 

And  powerful  is  thine  hand, 
As  when  the  heathens  felt  thy    - 
And  perish'd  from  thy  land. 
401 


599  FAST   DAY&. 

7  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  cause  thine  ear  to  hear ; 
He  hearkens  what  his  children  say 
And  puts  the  world  in  fear. 

8  Proud  tyrants  shall  no  more  oppress, 

No  more  despise  the  just ; 
And  mighty  sinners  shall  confess 
They  are  but  earth  and  dust.. 

rQQ  (Psalm  12.  CM.) 

^^*J-     Complaint  of  a  general  Corruption  of 
Manners. 

1  TTELP,  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail. 
■"-  Religion  loses  ground  ; 

The  sons  of  violence  prevail, 
And  treacheries  abound. 

2  Their  oaths  and  promises  they  break, 

Yet  act  the  flatterer's  part ; 
With  fair  deceitful  lips  they  speak, 
And  with  a  double  heart." 

3  If  we  reprove  some  hateful  lie, 

How  is  their  fury  stirr'd  ? 
1  Are  not  our  lips  our  own,'  they  cry, 
1  And  who  shall  be  our  Lord  V 

4  Scoffers  appear  on  every  side, 

Where  a  vile  race  of  men 
Is  rais'd  to  seats  of  power  and  pride, 
And  bears  the  sword  in  vain. 

PAUSE. 

5  Lord,  when  iniquities  abound, 

And  blasphemy  grows  bold, 
When  faith  is  hardly  to  be  found, 
And  love  is  waxing  cold  ; 

6  Is  not  thy  chariot  hastening  on? 

Hast  thou  not  given  this  sign  ? 
May  we  not  trust  and  live  upon 
A"  promise  so  divine  ? 

7  *  Yes,'  saith  the  Lord,  '  now  will  I  rise, 

*  And  make  oppressors  flee  ; 

'  I  shall  appear  to  their  surprise, 

'  And  set  my  servants  free.' 

8  Thy  word,  like  silver  seven  times  tried, 

Through  ages  shall  endure  : 

The  men  that  in  thy  truth  confide 

Shall  find  the  promise  sure. 

402 


FAST  DAYS.  600,  60) 

rAn  (Psalm  12.  L.  M.) 

OUU.      The  SainCs  Safety  and  Hope  in  Evil 

Times. 

I   T  ORD,  if  thou  dost  not  soon  appear, 
-"  Virtue  and  truth  will  fly  away  ; 
A  faithful  man,  amongst  lis  here, 
Will  scarce  be  found,  if  thou  delay. 

•2  The  whole  discourse,  when  neighbours  meet, 
Is  fill'd  with  trifles  loose  and  vain  ; 
Their  lips  are  flattery  and  deceit, 
And  their  proud  language  is  profane. 

3  But  lips,  that  with  deceit  abound, 
Shall  not  maintain  their  triumph  lonz  ; 
The  God  of  vengeance  will  confound 
The  flattering  and  blaspheming  tongue. 

4  l  Vet  shall  our  words  be  free,'  they  cry  ; 
'Our  tongues  shall  be  controll'd  by  none  : 
i  Where  is  the  Lord  will  ask  us  why  / 

'  Or  say,  our  lips  are  not  our  own  V 

5  The  Lord,  who  sees  the  poor  opprest, 
And  hears  th'  oppressor's  haughty  strain, 
Will  rise  to  give  his  children  rest, 

Nor  shall  they  trust  his  word  in  vain. 

6  Thy  word,  0  Lord,  though  often  tried, 
Void  of  deceit  shall  still  appear  ; 

Not  silver,  seven  times  purified 

From  dross  and  mixture,  shines  so  clear. 

7  Thy  grace  shall  in  the  darkest  hour 
Defend  the  holy  soul  from  harm ; 
Though  when  the  vilest  men  have  power 
On  every  side  will  sinners  swarm. 

/^-|      (Psalm  60.  ver.  1—5.  10—12.  C.  M.) 
DU1 .  Humiliation  for  Disappointments  in  War, 

1  T  ORD,  hast  thou  cast  the  nation  oft'? 
-*-*  Must  we  for  ever  mourn  ? 

Wilt  thou  indulge  immortal  wrath  ? 
Shall  mercy  ne'er  return  ? 

2  The  terror  of  one  frown  of  thine 

Melts  all  our  strength  away  ; 
Like  men  that  totter,  drunk  with  wine, 
We  tremble  in  dismay. 

3  Our  country  shakes  beneath  thy  stroke, 

And  dreads  thy  threatening  hand ; 
O  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke, 
Confirm  the  waverins  land. 
403 


602,603  FAST  DA  *:>. 

4  Lift  up  a  banner  in  the  field, 

For  those  that  fear  thy  name  ; 
Save  thy  beloved  with  tny  shield, 
And  put  our  foes  to  shame. 

5  Go  with  our  armies  to  the  fight, 

Like  a  confederate  God  ; 
In  vain  confederate  powers  unite 
Against  thy  lifted  rod. 

6  Our  troops  shall  gain  a  wide  renown, 

By  thine  assisting  hand  ; 
3Tis  God  that  treads  the  mighty  down, 
And  makes  the  feeble  stand. 
nr^sy  (Psalm  20.  L.  M.) 

OUZ.    For  a  j)ay  qf  Prayer  in  time  of  War. 

1  7VTOW  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace 
^    Attend  his  people's  humble  cry ! 
Jehovah  hears,  when  Israel  prays, 

And  brings  deliverance  from  on  high. 

2  The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defends 
Better  than  shields  or  brazen  walls  ; 
He  from  his  sanctuary  sees 

Succour  and  strength,  when  Zion  calls. 

3  Well  he  remembers  all  our  sighs, 
His  love  exceeds  our  best  deserts ; 
His  love  accepts  the  sacrifice 

Of  humble  groans  and  broken  hearts. 

4  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 
And,  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God, 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up, 
Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 

5  Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war, 
And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts  ; 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  hosts. 

6  [O !  may  the  memory  of  thy  name 
Inspire  our  armies  for  the  fight ! 

Our  foes  shall  fall  and  die  with  shame, 
Or  quit  the  field  with  shameful  flight.] 

7  Now  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear  ; 
Now  let  our  hopes  be  firm  and  strong, 
Till  the  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 
P(\o  (Hymn 30.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

UUO.    Prayer  for  Deliverance  answered, 

Isa.  xx vi.  8— 12.  20,  21. 
}  IN  thine  own  ways,  O  God  of  love. 
■■  We  wait  the  visits  of  thvgrac^, 
401 


SITING.  604 

Oui  t  iv  name, 

And  the  remembrance  of  thy  face. 
.  Mi  thoughts  are  searching,  Lord,  for  thee, 
-t  the  black  shades  of  lonesome  night; 

Mv  earnest  cries  salute  the  sides, 

Before  the  dawn  restore  the  light. 
3  Look,  how  rebellious  nun  deride 

The  tender  patience  of  my  God  ; 

But  thev  shall  see  thy  lifted  hand, 

And  feel  the  ^collrges  of  thy  rod. 
•1  Hark,  the  Eternal  rends  the  sky, 

A  mighty  voice  before  him  goes, 

A  voice  of  music  to  ins  friends, 

But  threatening  thunder  to  his  foes. 
b  Come,  children,  to  your  fathers  arms. 

Hide  in  the  chambers  of  my  grace, 

Till  tl  ms  be  overblown, 

And  my  revenging  fnry  i 
6  Mv  sword  shall  boast  its  thousands  slain, 

And  drink  the  blood  of  haughty  kings. 

Whil  around  my  flock 

Stretches  its  soft  and  shady  wings. 

p0  i  (Hymn  1.  B.C.  L.  M.) 

ULF4.  ii  Sing  of  Praise  to  God. 

1  BXATURE,  with  all  her  powers,  shall  sing, 
■*-'    God  tiie  Creator  and  our  King  ; 

Nor  air,  nor  earth,  nor  skies,  nor  seas. 
Deny  the  tribute  of  their  praise. 

2  [Begin  to  mnke  his  glories  known, 
Ye  seranhs  that  sit  near  his  throne  ; 

Tune  your  harps  high,  and  spread  the  sound 
To  the  creation's  utmost  bound. 

3  All  mortal  things  of  meaner  frame, 
Exert  your  force,  and  own  his  name; 
Whilst  with  our  souls  and  with  our  voice 
We  sing  his  honours  and  our  joys.] 

4  [To  him  be  sacred  all  we  have, 
From  the  young  cradle  to  the  grave  : 
Our  lips  shall  his  loud  wonders  tell, 
And  every  word  a  miracle.] 

5  [This  western  clime,  our  native  land, 
Lies  safe  in  God  th'  Almighty's  hand  : 
Our  foes  of  victory  dream  in  vain, 
And  wear  the  captivating  chain.] 

6  Raise  monumental  praises  high 
To  him  that  thunders  through"  the  skv\ 

405 


i 


<U5,  606        THANKSGIVIK 

And  with  an  awful  nod  or  frown, 

Shakes  an  aspiring  tyrant  down. 
1  [Pillars  of  lasting  brass  proclaim 

The  triumphs  of  th'  Eternal  Name  : 

While  trembling  nations  read  from  far 

The  honours  of  the  God  of  War.] 
3  Thus  let  our  flaming  zeal  employ 

Our  loftiest  thoughts  and  loudest  songs  ; 

Let  there  be  sung  with  warmest  joy, 

Hosanna  from  ten  thousand  tongues. 
9  Yet,  mighty  God,  our  feeble  frame 

Attempts  in  vain  to  reach  thy  name  ; 

The  strongest  notes  that  angels  raise 

Faint  in  the  worship  and  the  praise. 

fi/ve    (Psalm  144.  12—15.  3d  Part.  L.  M.) 
OUeJ.  Qrace  aij0Ve  Riches ;  or,  the  happy  Nation. 

1  TTAPPY  the  city,  where  their  sons 
-"  Like  pillars  round  a  palace  set, 
And  daughters,  bright  as  polish'd  stones, 
Give  strength  and  beauty  to  the  state. 

2  Happy  the  country,  where  the  sheep, 
Cattle,  and  corn,  have  large  increase  ; 
Where  men  securely  work  or  sleep, 
"Nor  sons  of  plunder  break  the  peace. 

3  Happy  the  nation  thus  eudow'd, 
But  more  divinely  blest  are  those 
On  whom  the  all-sumcient  God 
Himself  with  all  his  grace  bestows. 

P^n  (Psalm 67.  CM.) 

OUO.  jTjg  Nation's  Prosperity  and  the  Church'* 
Increase. 

1  OHINE,  mighty  God,  on  this  our  land, 
^  With  beams  of  heavenly  grace  ; 
Reveal  thy  power  through  all  our  coasts, 

And  show  thy  smiling  face. 

2  [Amidst  our  States  exalted  high, 

Do  thou  our  glory  stand, 
And  like  a  wall  of  guardian  fire 
Surround  the  favoured  land.] 

3  When  shall  thy  name,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Sound  all  the  earth  abroad, 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God? 

:  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice 
406 


THANKSGIVING.  607 

Let  every  tongue  exalt  his  praise, 
And  every  heart  rejoice. 

i  He,  the  great  Lord,  the  sovereign  Judge, 
That  sits  enthron'd  above, 
Wisely  commands  the  worlds  he  made 
In  justice  and  in  love. 

6  Earth  shall  obey  her  Maker's  will, 

And  yield  a  full  increase ; 
Our  God  will  crown  his  chosen  land 
With  fruitfulness  and  peace. 

7  God  the  Redeemer  scatters  round 

His  choicest  favours  here, 
While  the  creation's  utmost  bound 
Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear. 

Ii07  (Psalm  107.  Last  Part.  L.  M.) 

\)\J  4  .     Colonies  planted ;  or,  Nations  blest  and 
punished. 
A  Psalm  for  New  England. 

1  "1\T tllS^  God,  provok'd  with  daring  crimes 

*  *    Scourges  the  madness  of  the  limes, 
He  turns  their  fields  to  barren  sand, 
And  dries  the  rivers  from  the  land. 

2  His  word  can  raise  the  springs  again, 
And  make  the  wither'd  mountains  green, 
Send  showery  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  harvests  in  the  desert  rise. 

3  [Where  nothing  dwelt  but  beasts  of  prey, 
Or  men  as  fierce  and  wild  as  they  ; 

He  bids  th'  opprest  and  poor  repair, 
And  builds  them  towns  and  cities  there. 

4  They  sow  the  fields,  and  trees  they  plant, 
Whose  yearly  fruit  supplies  their  want : 
Their  race  grows  up  from  fruitful  stocks, 
Their  wealth  increases  with  their  flocks. 

5  Thus  they  are  blest ;  but  if  they  sin, 
He  lets  the  heathen  nations  in, 

A  savage  crew  invades  their  lands, 
Their  rulers  die  by  barbarous  hands. 

6  Their  captive  sons,  expos'd  to  scorn, 
Wander  unpitied  and  forlorn  ; 

The  country  lies  unfene'd,  untill'd, 
And  desolation  spreads  the  field. 

7  Yet  if  the  humbled  nation  mourns, 
Again  his  dreadful  hand  he  turns  ; 

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608,  609         THANKSGIVING. 

Again  he  makes  their  pities  thrive, 
And  bids  the  dying  churches  live.  J 

8  The  righteous,  with  a  joyful  sense, 
Admire  the  works  of  Providence  ; 
And  tongues  of  atheists  shall  no  more 
Blaspheme  the  God  that  saints  adore. 

9  How  few,  with  pious  care,  record 
These  wonderous  dealings  of  the  Lord  ! 
But  wise  observers  stdl  shall  find 

The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  kind. 

fiO&  (Hymn  111.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

UUO.       Thanksgiving- for  Victory;  or,  God's 
Dominion  and  our  Deliverance. 

1  P7ION  rejoice,  and  Judah  sing  ; 
*~*  The  Lord  assumes  his  throne  ; 
Ye  heathens  own  the  heavenly  King, 

And  make  his  glories  known. 

2  The  great,  the  wicked,  and  the  proud. 

From  their  high  seats  are  hurl'd  ; 
Jehovah  rides  upon  a  cloud, 
And  thunders  through  the  world. 

3  He  reigns  upon  th'  eternal  hills, 

Distributes  mortal  crowns, 
Empires  are  fix'd  beneath  his  smiles. 
And  totter  at  his  frowns. 

4  Navies  that  rule  the  ocean  wide 

Are  vanquish'd  by  his  breath  ; 
And  legions  arm'd  with  power  and  pride 
Descend  to  watery  death. 

5  Let  tyrants  make  no  more  pretence 

To  vex  our  happy  land  ; 
Jehovah's  name  is  our  defence, 
Our  buckler  is  his  hand. 

fiOQ  (Psalm  18.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

UUJ.       Victory  and  Triumph  over  temporal 
Enemies. 

1  \I7"E  love  thee,  Lord,  and  we  adore, 

*"    Now  is  thine  arm  reveal'd  ; 
Thou  art  our  strength,  our  heavenly  tower, 
Our  bulwark  and  our  shield. 

2  We  fly  to  our  eternal  rock, 

And  find  a  sure  defence  ; 
His  holy  name  our  lips  invoke. 
And  draw  salvation  thence 
4^S 


1IIANKSGIVING.  610 

3  When  God,  our  leader,  si  lines  in  arms, 

What  mortal  heart  can  bear 

The  thunder  of  his  loud  alarms  ? 

The  lightning  of  his  spear  ? 

4  He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind, 

And  angels  in  array 
In  millions  wait  to  know  his  mind, 
And  swift  as  ilames  obey. 

5  He  speaks,  and  at  his  fierce  rebuke 

Whole  armies  are  dismay'd  j 
His  voice,  his  frown,  his  angry  look, 
Strikes  all  their  courage  dead. 

6  He  forms  our  generals  for  the  field, 

With  all  their  dreadful  skill  ; 
Gives  them  his  awful  sword  to  wield, 
And  makes  their  hearts  of  steel. 

7  [He  arms  our  captains  to  the  fight, 

Though  there  his  name's  forgot : 
He  girded  Cyrus  with  his  might, 
But  Cyrus  kneiv  him  not. 

S  Oft  has  the  Lord  whole  nations  blest 
For  his  own  church's  sake  : 
The  powers  that  give  his  peop! 
Shall  of  his  care  partake.] 

.-  -.  0  (Psalm  18.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 

UILJ.  The  Conqueror's  Song. 

1  rpo  thine  almighty  arm  we  owe 
-*-    The  triumphs  of  the  day  ; 
Thy  terrors,  Lord,  confound  the  foe, 

And  melt  their  strength  away. 

2  'Tis  by  thine  aid  our  troops  prevail, 

And"  break  united  powers, 
Or  burn  their  boasted  fleets,  or  scale 
The  proudest  of  their  towers. 

3  How  have  we  chas'd  them  through  the  field, 

And  trod  them  to  the  ground, 
While  thy  salvation  was  our  shield, 
But  they  no  shelter  found ! 

4  In  vain  to  idol-saints  they  cry, 

And  perish  in  their  blood  ; 
Where  is  a  rock  so  great,  so  high, 
So  powerful  as  our  God  ? 

5  The  rock  of  Israel  ever  lives, 

His  name  be  ever  blest ; 
409  35 


611,  612        THANKSGIVING. 

'Tis  his  own  arm  the  victory  gives, 
And  gives  his  people  rest. 

n*  i  (Psalm  124.  L.  M.) 

"  *  *  •        Ji  Song  for  public  Deliverance. 

1  TJAD  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say, 

-"  Had  not  the  Lord  maintain'd  our  side, 
When  men,  to  make  our  lives  a  prey, 
Rose  like  the  swelling  of  the  tide  ; 

2  The  swelling  tide  had  stopt  our  breath, 
So  fiercely  did  the  waters  roll. 

We  had  been  swallowM  deep  in  death  ; 
Proud  waters  had  o'erwhelm'd  our  soul. 

3  We  leap  for  joy,  we  shout  and  sing, 
Who  just  escap'd  the  fatal  stroke  ; 
So  flies  the  bird  with  cheerful  wing, 
When  once  the  fowler's  snare  is  broke. 

4  For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Who  broke  the  fowler's  cursed  snare, 
WTho  sav'd  us  from  the  murdering  sword, 
And  made  our  lives  and  souls  his  care. 

5  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name. 

Who  fonn'd  the  earth,  and  built  the  skies  ; 
He  that  upholds  that  wonderous  frame, 
Guards  his  own  church  with  watchful  eyes. 

£19  (Hymn  92.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

U I Z.       The  Church  saved,  and  her  Enemies 

disappointed. 
1  QHOUT  to  the  Lord,  and  let  our  joys 
^  Through  the  whole  nation  run  ; 
Ye  western  skies,  resound  the  noise 
Beyond  the  rising  sun. 

*  Thee,  mighty  God,  our  souls  admire, 
Thee  our  glad  voices  sing, 
And  join  with  the  celestial  choir 
To  praise  th'  eternal  King. 

3  Thy  power  the  whole  creation  rules 

And  on  the  starry  skies 
Sits  smiling  at  the  weak  designs 
Thine  envious  foes  devise. 

4  Thy  scorn  derides  their  feeble,  rage. 

And,  with  an  awful  frown 
Flings  vast  confusion  on  their  plots. 
And  shakes  their  Babel  down. 
410 


^g.  615 

u  <ecret  fires  in  caverns  lay, 
And  we  tiie  sacril 
But  gloomy  caverns  strove  in  vain 
ll-searching  eyes. 

>  Their  dark  designs  were  all  reveaTd, 
Their  treasons  ;i)l  betray'd: 
Praise  to  the  God  that  broke  the  snare 
Their  cursed  hands  had  laid.] 

7  In  vain  the  busy  sons  of  hell, 
Still  new  rebellions  try, 
Their  souls  shall  pine  with  envious  rage, 
And  vex  away  and  die. 

9  Almighty  grace  defends  our  land 
From  their  malicious  power  ; 
Then  let  us  with  united  songs 
Almighty  grace  adore. 

/»•■  r>  (Psalm  115.  Sd  Metre.) 

0 1  O.  Popish  Idolatry  reproved. 

1  1VTOT  to  our  names,  Thou  only  just  and  true, 
^  Not  to  our  worthless  names  is  glory  due  : 
Thy  power  and  grace,  thy  truth   and  justice 

claim 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  sovereign  name  : 
Shine  through  the  earth  from  heaven,  thy  blest 

abode, 
Nor  let  the  heathens  say,  *1nd  Where's  your  God? 

2  Heaven  is  thine  higher  court ;  there  stands  thy 

throne, 
And  through  the  lower  worlds  thy  will  is  done : 
Our  God  fram'd  all  this  earth,  these  heavens  he 

spread, 
But  fools  adore  the  gods  their  hands  have  made 
The  kneeling  crowd,  with  looks  devout,  behold 
Their  silver-saviours,  and  their  saints  of  gold. 

3  [Vain  are  those  artful  shapes  of  eyes  and  ears, 
The  molten  image  neither  sees  nor  hears : 
Their  hands  are  helpless,  nor  their  feet  can  move, 
They  have  no  speech,  nor  thought,  nor  power, 

nor  love  ; 
Yet  sottish  mortals  make  their  Ions  complaints 
To  their  deaf  idols,  and  their  moveless  saints. 

4  The  rich  have  statues  well  adorn'd  with  gold  ; 
The  poor,  content  with  gods  of  coarser  moulcL 
With  tools  of  iron  carve  the  senseless  stock, 
Lopt  from  a  tree,  or  broken  from  a  rock : 

•ill 


614  THANKSGIVING. 

People  and  priest  drive  on  the  solemn  trade, 
And  trust  the  gods  that  saws  and  hammers  made. 

5  Be  heaven  and  earth  amaz'd  !  'Tis  hard  to  say 
Which  is  more  stupid,  or  their  gods  or  they: 
O  Israel,  trust  the  Lord  ;  he  hears  and  sees, 
He  knows  thy  sorrows,  and  restores  thy  peace  : 
His  worship  does  a  thousand  comforts  yield, 
He  is  thy  help,  and  he  thy  heavenly  shield. 

6  We  trust  the  Lord :  Our  cruel  foes  in  vain 
Attempt  our  ruin,  and  oppose  his  reign  ; 

Had  they  prevaiPd  darkness  had  clos'd  our  days, 
And  death  and  silence  had  forbid  his  praise : 
"But  we  are  sav'd,  and  live  ;  let  songs  arise, 
And  Zion  bless  the  God  that  built  the  skies. 

p..  a  (Psalm  76.  C.  M.) 

"1^'  Israel  saved,  and  the  Assyrians  destroyed. 

1  IN  Judah  God  of  old  was  known  ■ 

■*•  His  name  in  Israel  erreat ; 
In  Salem  stood  his  holy  throne, 
And  Sion  was  his  seat. 

2  Among  the  praises  of  his  saints, 

His  dwelling  there  he  chose  ; 
There  he  receiv'd  their  just  complaints 
Against  their  haughty  foes. 

'{  From  Sion  went  his  dreadful  word, 
And  broke  the  threatening  spear  ; 
The  bow,  the  arrows,  and  the  sword, 
And  crush'd  th'  Assyrian  war. 

*  What  are  the  earth's  wide  kingdoms  else 
But  mighty  hills  of  prey  ? 
The  hill  on  which  Jehovah  dwells 
Is  glorious  more  than  they. 

.)  'Twas  Sion's  King  that  stopp'd  the  breath 
Of  captains  and  their  bands : 
The  men  of  might  slept  fast  in  death, 
And  never  found  their  hands. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  0  Jacob's  God, 
Both  horse  and  chariot  fell : 
Who  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  rod  ? 
Thy  vengeance  who  can  tell  ? 
1  What  power  can  stand  before  thy  sight, 
When  once  thy  wrath  appears  ? 
When  heaven  shines  round  with  dreadful  light; 
The  earth  lies  still  and  fears. 
412 


MAGIS1  RA<  \  615,  616 

S  When  God  in  his  own  sovereign  way 
own  to  save  tl  i 
The  wrath  of  man  shall  work  his  praise, 
|  he'll  restrain  the  rest, 
o  the  Lord,  and  tribute  bring, 
»wn  ; 
His  tei  the  proudest  king, 

And  cuts  an  army  down. 
».  thunder  of  his  sharp  rebuke 
Our  haughty  io^<  shall  kt\ ; 
For  Jacob's  God  hath  not  forsook, 
But  dwells  in  Sion  still.] 

.•i  -  (Hymn  149.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

\)iu.    Honour  to   '  ;  or,  Qovcr, 

from  God. 
\  INTERNAL  Sovereign  of  the  sky, 
■"  And  Lord  of  all  below, 
We  mortals  to  thy  ma 
Our  first  obedience  owe. 
2  Our  souls  adore  thy  throne  supreme. 
And  bless  thy  providence 
For  magistrates  of  meaner  name, 
Our  glory  and  defence. 

icts  of  pious  rulers  shine 
With  rays  above  the  rest ; 
Where  laws  and  liberties  combine 
The  people  are  made  bless'd.] 
i  Kingdoms  on  firm  foundations  stand, 
While  virtue  finds  reward  ; 
And  sinners  perish  from  the  land 
By  justice  and  the  sword. 
5  Let  Caesar's  due  be  ever  paid 
To  Ca?sar  and  his  throne, 
But  consciences  and  souls  were  made 
To  be  the  Lord's  alone. 

i  ia  (Psalm  101.  L.  M.) 

u  J  °«  The  Magistrate's  Psalm. 

1   1VTERCY  and  judgment  are  my  song; 

-*-"-*■  And  sii  long, 

My  gracious  God,  my  rigl 

To  thee  my  songs  and  \ow-s  I  bring. 
f  am  rais'd  to  bear  the  sword, 

I'll  take  in)  counsels  from  thy  word; 

Thy  justice  and  thy  heavenly  grace 

Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  v. 
• 


617  MAGISTRACY* 

3  Let  wisdom  all  my  actions  guide, 
And  let  my  God  with  me  reside  ; 
No  wicked  thing  shall  dwell  wi* 
Which  may  provoke  thy  jealousy. 

4  No  sons  of  slander,  rage  and  strife, 
Shall  be  companions  of  my  life; 
The  haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride, 
Within  my  doors  shall  ne'er  abide. 

5  [I'll  search  the  land,  and  raise  the  just 
To  posts  of  honour,  wealth  and  trust : 
The  men  that  work  thy  holy  will 
Shall  be  my  friends  and  favourites  still. J 

6  In  vain  shall  sinners  hope  lo  rise 
By  flattering  or  malicious  lies  ; 
And  while  the  innocent  I  guard, 
The  bold  offender  shan't  b~e  spar'd. 

7  The  impious  crew,  (that  factious  band; 
Shall  hide  their  heads,  or  quit  the  land  ; 
And  all  that  break  the  public  rest, 
Where  I  have  power,  shall  be  supprest. 

^-.7  (Psalm  75.  L.M.) 

^  *  '  •  Power  and  Government  from  God  done, 

1  n^O  thee,  most  holy,  and  most  high, 

-*-    To  thee  we  bring  our  thankful  praise  ; 
Thy  works  declare  thy  name  is  nigh, 
Thy  works  of  wonder  and  of  grace. 

2  *  To  slavery  doom'd,  thy  chosen  sons 

*  Beheld  their  foes  triumphant  rise  ; 

*  And,  sore  oppress'd  by  earthlv  thrones, 

*  They  souglit  the  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 

3  "Twas  then,  great  God,  with  equal  power, 

*  Arose  thy  vengeance  and  thy  grace, 

'  To  scourge  their  legions  from  the  shore. 
4  And  save  the  remnant  of  thy  race.' 

4  Let  haughty  sinners  sink  their  pride, 
Nor  lift  so  high  their  scornful  head  ; 
But  lay  their  foolish  thoughts  aside, 
And  own  the  empire  God  hath  made. 

5  Such  honours  never  come  by  chance, 
Nor  do  the  winds  promotion  blow; 
"Tis  God  the  judge  doth  one  advance, 
'Tis  God  that  lays  another  low. 

6  No  vain  pretence  to  royal  birth 
Shall  fix  a  tyrant  on  the  tlirone  : 

414 


MAG1S1U  I  618,  619 

«iud,  the  great  seven  ign  of  the  earth, 
Will  rise  and  make  lis  justice  known. 
[His  hand  holds  out  the  dreadful  cup 
Ofveageance,  mix'd  with  various  plagues, 
To  make  the  wicked  drink  them  up, 
ud  ta-ste  the  bitter  dregs, 
shall  the  Lord  exalt  the  just, 
And  while  he  tramples  on  the  proud, 
And  lays  their  glory  in  the  dust, 
My  1;  _  his  praise  aloud.  J 

-jo  (Psalm  21.  CM.) 

UIO.       Qur  Ruierii  tiie  Care  of  Heaven. 

I  f\V "R  rulers,  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise. 
"  Shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice. 
And,  blest  with  thy  salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 
I  Thy  sure  defence,  through  nations  round. 
Hath  spread  their  glorious  name  ; 
And  their  successful  actions  crown'd 
With  dignity  and  fame. 

3  Then  let  us  on  our  God  alone 

For  timely  aid  rely  ; 
His  merer  which  adorns  his  throne, 
Shall  all  our  wants  supply. 

4  But,  righteous  Lord,  thy  stubborn  foes 

Shall  feel  thy  dreadful  hand  ; 
Thy  vengeful  arm  shall  find  out  those 
That  hlite  thy  just  command. 

5  When  thou  against  them  doth  engage. 

Thy  just  but  dreadful  doom, 
Shall,  like  a  fiery  oven's  rage, 
Their  hopes  and  them  consume. 

6  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wonderous  power  declare, 

And  thus  exalt  thy  fame  ; 
Whil  songs  of  praise  prepare 

For  thine  almighty  name. 

£1  Q      (Psalm  58.  As  the  113th  Psalm.) 
"-*-  •*«  Warning  to  Magistrates. 

I    JUDGES,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws, 
**   Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause, 

When  th'  injur'd  poor  before  you  stands  ? 
Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous'  poor, 
And  let  rich  sinners  'scape  secure, 
While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  vour  hands  ? 
415 


620  magistracy/ 

2  Have  ve  forgot,  or  never  knew, 
That  God  will  judge  the  judges  too? 

High  in  the  heavens  his  justice  rtigns  ; 
Yet  you  invade  the  lights  of  God, 
And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad, 

To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chain? 

3  A  poison'd  arrow  is  your  tongue, 
The  arrow  sharp,  the  poison  strong, 

And  deatli  attends  where'er  it  woinv 
You  hear  no  counsels,  cries  or  tears  ; 
So  the  deaf  adder  stops  her  ears 

Against  the  power  of  charming  sounds 

4  Break  out  their  teeth,  eternal  God, 
Those  teeth  of  lions  dyed  in  blood  ; 

And  crush  the  serpents  in  the  dust  : 
As  empty  chaff,  when  whirlwinds  rise. 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies, 

So  let  their  hopes" and  names  be  lost, 

5  Th'  Almighty  thunders  from  the  sky. 
Their  grandeur  melts,  their  titles  die, 

As  hills  of  snow  dissolve  and  run, 
Or  snails  that  perish  in  their  slime, 
Or  births  that  come  before  their  time. 

Vain  births  that  never  see  the  sun. 

6  Thus  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford  ; 

And  all  that  hear  shall  join  and  say, 
1  Sure  there's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 
'A  God  that  hears  his  cliildren  cry," 

'And  will  their  sufferings  weli  repay." 

G9fl  (Psalm  82.  L.  M.) 

t)_U.     q0(i  ifie  supreme  Governor ;  or,  Mugis 
t rates  warned. 

I    4  MONG  th'  assemblies  of  the  great, 
-**-  A  greater  Ruler  takes  his  seat ; 
The  God  of  heaven,  as  Judge,  surveys 
Those  gods  on  earth  and  all  their  ways. 

i  Why  will  ye  then  frame  wicked  laws? 
Or  why  support  th'  unrighteous  cause? 
When  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor, 
That  sinners  vex  the  saints  no  more  ? 

3  Thev  know  not,  Lord,  nor  will  they  know, 
Dark  are  the  ways  in  which  thej 
Their  name  of  earthly  gods  is  vain, 
For  thev  shall  fall  and  (lie  like 
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62  [ 
rd,  and  let  t] 

And  rule  the  nan  rod  ; 

He  is  our  Judze,  and  he  our  God. 

SICKNESS  .LVD  RECOVERY. 

fiol     [pia.  102.  v.  1-13.  :'"■  21. 1st  Part.  C.M.J 
N-J-  A  i-  led. 

\  IT  I  face, 

-"-  I  I  die  ; 

I  a  throne  of  grace 

To  : 

1  My  -moke 

.  in  the  air  ; 
My  strenzth  is  dried,  my  heart  i;  broke, 

gTaSfl 

Burnt  witi  ■ 

In  secret  groans  my  minutes  p 
And  I  forget  to  eat. 

The  sparrow  tells  her  ;; 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope 
ind  grieve  alone. 

5  My  soul  i>  like  a  inldeti 

ne  beasts  of  midnight  howl  ; 
There  the  sad  raven  finds  her  place, 
And  there  the  screaming  owl. 

6  Dark  dismal  thoughts  and  boding  fears 

Dwell  in  my  troubled  bn 
While  sharp  reproaches  wound  my  ears. 
Nor  crive  my  spirit  rest. 

7  My  cup  is  mingle 

And  tears  are  my  repast"; 
My  daily  bread  like  ashes  grows 
Unpl  - 

8  Sense  can  afford  no  re  - ' 

To  souls  that  feel  thy  frown  ; 
Lor'  Ivanc'd  me  high, 

Thy  hand  hath  cast  me  down. 

9  My  I  leaves  appear, 

And  life's  declining 
Grows  faint  as  ewe  vra  are 

That  vanish  into  i 
10  But  thou  for  ever  art  the  same, 
u  my  eternal  God ! 
417 


622,  623         sickness  and 

Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name. 
And  spread  thy  works  abroad. 

11  Thou  wilt  arise  and  show  thy  face, 

Nor  will  my  Lord  delay, 
Beyond  th'  appointed  hour  of  grace, 
That  long  expected  day. 

12  He  hears  his  saints,  he  knows  their  cry, 

And  hy  mysterious  ways, 
Redeems  the  prisoners  doom'd  to  die, 
And  fills  their  tongues  with  praise. 

^9r>       (Psalm  39.  ver.  9—13.  3d  Part.  C.  M. 
t>~— •     Sick  Bed  Devotion  ;  or, pleading  without 
repining. 

1  ^J.OD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down, 
^~*    Behold  the  pains  I  feel ; 

But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne, 
Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 

2  Diseases  are  thy  servants,  Lord, 

They  come  at  thy  command  ; 

I'll  not  attempt  a  murmuring  word 

Against  thy  chastening  hand. 

3  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries, 

Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes  ; 
My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies 
Through  thy  repeated  strokes. 

4  Crush'd  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 

We  moulder  to  the  dust ; 
Our  feeble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand, 
And  all  our  beauty's  lost. 
j  [This  mortal  life  decays  apace, 
How  soon  the  bubble's  broke ! 
Adam  and  all  his  numerous  race 
Are  vanity  and  smoke. 

6  I'm  but  a  sojourner  below, 

As  all  my  fathers  were, 
May  I  be  well  prepar'd  to  go 
When  I  the  summons  hear. 

7  But  if  my  life  be  spar'd  a  while, 

Before  my  last  remove, 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still, 
And  I'll  declare  thy  love.] 

/-Oo  (Psalm  119. 14th  Part.  C.  M.) 

<  >^«->«     Benefit  of  Afflictions,  and  Support  undt; 
them.     Ver.  153.  81,  82. 
(CONSIDER  all  my  sorrows,  Lord, 
^  And  thy  deliverance  send  ; 
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RECOVERY.  624 

Mv  soul  for  thy  salvation  faint?, 
\\  hen  will  niv  troubles  end  ? 
Ver.  71. 
Vet  I  luive  found  'tis  good  for  mo 

To  bear  mv  Father's  rod  ; 
Afflictions  make  me  learn  thy  law. 
And  live  upon  mv  God. 
Ver.  50. 
This  is  the  comfort  I  enjoy 

When  new  distress  begins, 
I  read  thy  word,  I  run  thy  way, 
And  hate  mv  former  sins. 
Ver.  92. 
Had  not  thy  word  been  my  delight, 

When  earthly  joys  were  fled, 
My  soul,  opprest  with  sorrow's  weight, 
Had  sunk  amongst  the  dead. 
Ver.  75. 
I  know  thy  judgments,  Lord,  are  right. 

Though"  they  "may  seem  severe  ; 
The  sharpest  sufferings  I  endure 
Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 
Ver.  67. 
Before  I  knew  thy  chastening  rod, 

My  feet  were  apt  to  stray  ; 
But  now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word. 
Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

fto  I  (Psalm  119.  Last  Part.  L.  M. 

£>-■*•  Sanctified  Afflictions. 

Ver.  67.  59. 

FATHER,  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand  ; 
How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod, 
That  fore'd  my  conscience  to  a  stand, 
And  brought  my  wandering  soul  to  God 
Foolish  and  vain  I  went  astray 
Ere  I  had  felt  thy  scourges,  Lord  ; 
I  left  my  guide,  and  lost  mv  way. 
But  now  I  love  and  keep  thy  word 

Ver.  71. 
'Tis  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke. 
For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell  ; 
'Tis  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke. 
That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well. 

Ver.  72. 
The  law  that  issues  from  thy  mouth 
Shall  raise  my  cheerful  passions  more 
Than  all  the  treasures  of  the  south. 
Or  western  hills  of  golden  ore, 
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625,  626         sickness  and 

Vcr.  73. 

Thy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 
Thy  Spirit  form'd  my  soul  within  : 
Teach  me  to  know  tny  wonderous  name, 
And  guard  me  safe  from  death  and  bin. 

Ver.  74. 
Then  all  that  love  and  fear  the  Lord 
At  my  salvation  shall  rejoice  ; 
For  I  have  hoped  in  thy  word, 
And  made  thy  grace  my  only  choice. 

fr-yr  (Psalm  6.  L.  M.) 

0*--J.        Temptations  in  Sickness  overcon 

1  T  ORD,  I  can  suffer  thy  rebukes, 

■"  When  thou  with  kindness  dost  chasV 
But  thy  fierce  wrath  I  cannot  bear, 
O  let  it  not  against  me  rise  ? 

2  Pity  my  languishing  estate, 
And  ease  the  sorrows  that  I  feel ; 

The  wounds  thine  heavy  hand  hath  made. 
O  let  thy  gentler  touches  heal. 

3  See  how  I  pass  my  weary  days 

In  sighs  and  groans  ;  and  when'tis  night. 
My  bed  is  water'd  wife  my  tears  ; 
My  grief  consumes  and  dims  my  sight. 

4  Look  how  the  powers  of  nature  mourn  ! 
How  long-,  Almighty  God,  how  long  3 
When  shall  thine  hour  of  grace  return  ? 
When  shall  I  make  thy  grace  my  song  .' 

5  I  feel  my  flesh  so  near  the  grave, 
My  thoughts  are  tempted  to  despair  ; 
But  graves  can  never  praise  the  Lord. 
For  all  is  dust  and  silence  there. 

6  Depart,  ye  tempters,  from  my  soul, 
And  all  despairing  thoughts  depart ; 
My  God,  who  hears  my  humble  moan, 
Will  ease  my  flesh,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

£9p  (Psalm  6.  C.  M.) 

U*jU.  Complaint  in  Sickness ;  or.  Diseases  healed. 

1  TN  anger,  Lord,  rebuke  me  not, 
•■■  Withdraw  the  dreadful  storm  ; 
Nor  let  thy  fury  grow  so  hot 

Against  a  feeble  worm. 

2  My  soul's  bow'd  down  with  heavy  care?. 

My  flesh  with  pain  opprcst  : 
My  couch  is  witness  to  my  tears. 
My  tears  forbid  mv  rest. 
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RECOVERY.  627 

3  Sorrow  and  pain  wear  out  my  days  ; 

I  was  '  w^ith  cries, 

Counting  the  minutes  as  they  pass, 
Till  the  slow  morning  rise. 

4  Shall  I  be  still  tormented  more  ? 

Mine  eye  consum'd  with 
How  long,  my  God,  how  long  I 
Thy  ha~nd  afford  relief'.' 

5  He  hears  when  dust  and  a^hes  speak. 

He  pities  all  our  groans, 
He  saves  us  for  sake, 

And  heals  our  broken  bones. 

6  The  virtue  of  his  sovereign  word 

Restores  our  fainting  br 
For  silent  graves  praise  not  the  Lord, 
Nor  is  be  known  in  death. 

r-9-      (Psalm  91.  ver.  1—7.  1st  Part.  L.  M. 
^—  •  •  Safety  in  Public  Diseases  and  Danger* 

1  IT E  that  hath  made  his  refuge  God, 
"  Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode, 
Snail  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade, 
And  there  at  night  shall  rest  his  head. 

2  Then  will  I  say,  '  My  God,  thy  power 
'  Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  tower  ; 

1 1,  that  am  ibrm'd  of  feeble  • 

1  Make  thine  almighty  arm  my  trust.' 
J  Thrice  happy  man  !  thy  Maker's  care 

Shall  keep  thee  from  me  fowlers  snare, 

Satan,  the  fowler,  who  betrays 
}  Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  way?. 

4  Just  as  a  hen  protects  her  brood 
From  birds  of  prey  that  seek  their  blood- 
Under  her  feathers,  so  the  Lord 
Makes  his  own  arm  his  people's  guard. 

o  If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  ft  re, 
God  i-  their  life  ;  his  wings  are  spread 
To  shield  them  with  an  healthful  shade, 

6  If  vapours  with  malignant  breath 
Rise  thick,  and  scatter  midnight  death  : 
Israel  is  safe  :  the  poison'd  air- 
Grows  pure,  if  Israel's  God  be  there. 

PAUSE. 

7  What  though  a  thousand  at  thv  side, 
At  thv  right  hand  ten  thousand  died. 

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(J28  SICKNESS  AND 

Thy  God  his  chosen  people  saves 
Amongst  the  dead,  amidst  the  graves. 

8  So  when  he  sent  his  angel  down 

To  make  his  wrath  in  Egypt  known, 
And  slew  their  sons,  his  careful  eye 
Pass'd  all  the  doors  of  Jacoh  by. 

9  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest, 
Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  blest. 

10  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire, 
Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire, 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free, 
And  bring  thy  children,  Lord,  to  thee. 

£r>o    (Psalm  91.  ver.  9—16.  2d  Part.  CM.) 
DZO.    Protection  from  Death,  Guard  of  An  gels, 
Victory  and  Deliverance. 

1  VE  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 

-*-    Expos'd  to  every  snare, 
Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dwelling-place, 
And  try  and  trust  his  care. 

2  No  ill  shall  enter  where  you  dwell; 

Or  if  the  plague  come  nigh, 
And  sweep  the  wicked  down  to  hell, 
'Twill  raise  his  saints  on  high. 

3  He'll  give  his  angels  charge  to  keep 

Your  feet  in  all  their  ways  ; 
To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  sleep. 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 

4  Their  hands  shall  bear  you,  lest  you  fall 

And  dash  against  the  stones  : 

Aire  they  not  servants  at  his  call, 

And  sent  t'  attend  Ins  sons  ? 

5  Adders  and  lions  ye  shall  tread  ; 

The  tempter's  wiles  defeat ; 
He  that  hath  broke  the  serpent's  head 

Puts  him  beneath  your  feeK 
§  '•  Because  on  me  they  set  their  love, 

'I'll  save  them,'  saith  the  Lord  ; 
4  I'll  bear  their  joyful  souls  above 

i  Destruction  and  the  sword. 

My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  call ; 

1  In  trouble  I'll  be  nigh  ; 
My  power  shall  help  them  when  they  fall. 

'  \nd  raise  them  when  they  die. 
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RECOVERY.     629,  630 

S  c  Tho9C  that  on  earth  my  name  have  known, 
1  I'll  honour  them  in  heaven  ; 
1  There  my  salvation  shall  be  shows, 
*  And  endless  life  be  given.' 

.0q      (Psalm  30.  ver.  6.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 
U_J.      Healthy  Sickness,  and  Recovery, 

1  XMRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright, 
*-  And  I  presum'd  'twould  ne'er  be  night , 
Fondly  I  said  within  mv  heart, 

*  Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depart.' 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strong, 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long' . 
Soon  as  thy  face  began  to  hide, 

My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 
I  I  cried  aloud  to  thee,  my  God, 
*What  canst  thou  protit  by  my  blood? 

*  Deep  in  the  dust  can  I  declare 

1  Thy  truth,  or  sing  thy  goodness  there  '.' 

4  '  Hear  me,  O  God  of  grace,'  I  said, 

1  And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead  :' 
Thy  word  rebuk'd  the  pains  I  felt, 
Thy  pardoning  love  remov'd  my  guilt. 

5  My  groans,  and  tears,  and  forms  of  wo, 
Are  turned  to  joy  and  praises  now; 

I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  the  ground, 
And  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  round. 

6  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame, 
Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  thy  name; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  thro'  earth  and  heaver 
For  sickness  heaTd,  and  sins  forgiven. 

flor>  (Psalm  30.  1st  Part.  L.  M.) 

U.3U.     Sickness  healed,  and  Sorrow  removed, 

1  T  WILL  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high, 
-■■    At  thy  command  diseases  fly ; 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave  ! 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his, 
And  tell  how  large  his  goodness  is  ; 
Let  all  your  powers  rejoice  and  bless. 
"While  you  record  Ins  holiness. 

3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays ; 
His  love  is  life  and  length  of  days  ; 
Though  grief  and  tears" the  night  employ, 
The  morning-star  restores  the  iov. 

423 


631,  632       sickness  and 

r;o1   (Psalm  31.  5.  13— 19.22,23.  1st  Pt  C.  M.) 
\JO  1 .         Deliverance  from  Death. 

1  TNTO  thine  hand,  O  God  of  truth, 
•■■  My  spirit  I  commit  ; 

Thou  hast  redeemed  my  soul  from  death. 
And  sav'd  me  from  the  pit. 

2  The  passions  of  my  hope  and  fear 

Maintain'd  a  doubtful  strife, 
While  sorrow,  paiu,  and  sin,  conspired 
To  take  away  ?ny  life. 

3  *  My  times  are  in  thine  hand,'  I  cried, 

'  Though  I  draw  near  the  dust  ;• 
Thou  art  the  refuge  where  I  hide, 
The  God  in  whom  I  trust. 

4  0  make  thy  reconciled  face 

Upon  thy  servant  shine, 
And  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
For  I'm  entirely  thine. 

PAUSE. 

5  ['Twas  in  my  haste,  my  spirit  said, 

'  I  must  despair  and  die, 
*  I  am  cut  off  before  thine  eyes,' 
But  thou  hast  heard  my  cry.] 

6  Thy  goodness,  how  divinely  free ! 

How  wondrous  is  thy  grace 
To  those  that  fear  thy  majesty, 
And  trust  thy  promises  ! 

7  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints, 

And  sing  his  praises  loud  ; 
He'll  bend  his  ear  to  your  complaints, 
And  recompense  the  proud. 

r>^n         (Psalm  116.  1st  Part.  CM.) 
U  JZ.  Recovery  from  Sickness. 

1  T  LOVE  the  Lord  ;  he  heard  my  cries, 
-■■    And  pitied  every  groan  : 

Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord ;  he  bow'd  his  ear, 

And  chas'd  my  griefs  away  ; 

O  let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  ! 

3  My  flesh  declin'd,  my  spirits  fell, 

And  I  drew  near  the  dead, 
While  inward  pangs,  and  fears  of  hell, 
Perplex'd  my  wakeful  head. 
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RECOVERY.      633,  634 

4  '  My  God,*  I  cried,  *  thy  servant  save, 

1  Thou  ever  good  and  just ; 
*  Thy  power  can  rescue  from  the  grave, 
'  Thy  power  is  all  my  trust.' 

5  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distrest, 

He  bid  my  pains  remove : 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  rest, 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 

6  My  God  hath  sav'd  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dried  my  falling  tears ; 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath, 
And  my  remaining  years. 

r»^o  (Hymn 55.  B.  1.  CM.) 

Ujj.  Hezekiatfs  Song;  or.  Sickness  and Reco 
very,  Isaiah  xxxviii.  9,  &c. 

1  T^HEN  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress, 

"    Our  God  deserves  a  song  ; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  open'd  wide  in  vain, 
If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
Commands  them  fast  again. 

3  Pains  of  the  flesh  are  wont  t'  abuse 

Our  minds  with  slavish  fears  ; 
Our  days  are  past,  and  we  shtill  lose 
The  remnant  of  our  years. 

4  We  chatter  with  a  swallow's  voice, 

Or  like  a  dove  we  mourn, 
With  bitterness  instead  of  joys, 
Afflicted  and  forlorn. 

5  Jehovah  speaks  the  healing  word, 

And  no  disease  withstands  ; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly  at  his  commands. 

6  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break, 

He  can  our  frame  restore : 
He  casts  our  sins  behind  his  back, 
And  they  are  found  no  more. 

poi    (Psalm  118.  tot.  17— 41.  2d  Part.  CM.) 
U.J4. pu£/jc  Praise  for  Deliverance  from  Death. 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  heard  thy  servant  cry, 
-"  And  rescn'd  from  the  grave, 
Now  shall  he  live:  (and  none  can  die 
If  God  resolve  to  save. ) 
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635,  636  TIME  AND 

2  Thy  praise,  mare  constant  than  before, 

Shall  fill  his  daily  breath ; 
Thy  hand,  that  hath  chastis'd  him  sore, 
Defends  him  still  from  death. 

3  Open  the  gates  of  Zion  now, 

For  we  shall  worship  there, 
The  house  where  all  the  righteous  go, 
Thy  mercy  to  declare. 

4  Among  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saiuts 

Our  thankful  voice  we  raise  ; 
There  we  have  told  thee  our  complaints, 
And  there  we  speak  thy  praise. 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

nr>r         (Hymn  88.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

UO  J.  Life  ifie  j)ay  qf  Grace  and  Hope,  Eccl.  ix. 
4, 5,  6.  10. 

1  T  IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
-*-*  The  time  V  ensure  the  great  reward  ; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  [Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given 
To  'scape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven  ; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day.] 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie, 

Their  memory  and  their  sense  is  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  [Their  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost, 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust ; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun.] 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands  with  all  your  might  pursue, 
Since  no  device,  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  faith,  nor  hope  beneath  the  ground. 

6  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste, 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

/>Q(?      (Hymn  44.  B.I.  2d  Part.  CM.) 
U^U.       y^e  true  Improvement  of  Life. 
1    \  ND  is  this  life  prolong'd  to  me  ? 
■**-  Are  days  and  seasons  given  ? 
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KRNITY.  6oT 

0  let  me  then  prepare  to  be 
A  titter  heir  of  heaven. 

2  In  vain  these  moments  shall  not  pass, 

These  golden  hours  be  none  : 
Lord,  I  accept  thine  oiTlt'u  grace, 
I  bow  before  thy  throne. 

3  Now  cleanse  my  soul  from  every  sin 

By  my  Redeemer's  blood : 
Now  let  my  tlesh  and  soul  begin 
The  honours  of  my  God. 

1  Let  me  no  more  my  soul  beguile 
With  sin's  deceitful  toys  : 
Let  cheerful  hope,  increasing  still, 
Approach  to  heavenly  joys. 

5  My  thankful  lips  shall  loud  proclaim 

The  wonders  o(  thy  praise, 
And  spread  the  savour  of  thy  name 
Where'er  I  spend  my  days. 

6  On  earth  let  my  example  shine, 

And  when  I'leave  this  state, 
May  heaven  receive  this  soul  of  mine 
To  bliss  supremely  great. 

£o7  (Hymn  46.  B.  I.  2d  Part.  L.  M.) 

0«j  /  .    fife  privileges  of  the  Living  above  the 

"  Dead. 
1    A  WAKE,  my  zeal,  awake,  my  love, 

-^*-  To  serve  my  Saviour  here  below, 

In  works  which  perfect  saints  above 

And  holy  angels  cannot  do. 
£  Awake,  my  charity,  to  feed 

The  hungry  soul,  and  clothe  the  poor : 

In  heaven  are  found  no  sons  of  need, 

There  all  these  duties  are  no  more. 
3  Subdue  thy  passions,  O  my  soul ! 

Maintain  thy  fight,  thy  work  pursue, 

Daily  thy  rising  sins  control, 

And  be  thy  victories  ever  new. 
■i  The  land  of  triumph  lies  on  high, 

There  are  no  foes  t'  encounter  there  : 

Lord,  I  would  conquer  till  I  die, 

And  finish  all  the  glorious  war. 
5  Let  every  flying  hour  confess 

I  gain  thy  gospel  fresh  renown  ; 

And  when  my  life  and  labour  cease, 

May  I  possess  the  promis'd  crown ! 
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638,   639  TIME  AND 

fion  (Hymn 39.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

UOO.     The  Shortness  and  Misery  of  Life. 

1  OUR  days,  alas  !  our  mortal  days, 
*-*  Are  short  and  wretched  too  ;  " 

6 Evil  and/tic,'3'  the  patriarch  says, 
And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 

2  >Tis  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound 

That  heaven  allows  to  men, 
And  pains  and  sins  run  through  the  round 
Of  threescore  years  and  ten. 

3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few, 

Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste  ; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  wo, 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

4  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul, 

And  call  her  to  the  skies, 
Where  years  of  long-  salvation  roll, 
And  glory  never  dies. 

poq  (Hymn  58.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

Uov.  The  Shortness  of  Life,  and  the  Goodness 
of  God. 

1  rpiME  !  what  an  empty  vapour  'tis  ! 
-*-    And  davs  how  swift  they  are ! 
Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  flies, 

Or  like  a  shooting  star. 

2  [The  present  moments  just  appear, 

Then  slide  away  in  haste, 
That  we  can  never  say,  They're  here, 
But  only  say,  Theifre  past.] 

3  [Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing, 

And  death  is  ever  nigh : 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin 
We  ail  begin  to  die.] 

4  Yet,  mighty  God,  our  fleeting  i 

Thy  lasting  favours  share," 
Yet  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace 
Thouload'st  the  rolling  year. 

5  'Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  as  food, 

And  we  are  clotbAl  with  love  ; 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road. 
Thatleads  our  souls  above. 
B  His  goodness  runs  an  endless  round  : 
All  glory  to  the  Lord  : 
His  mercy  never  knows  a  bound, 
\ml  be  his  name  ador'd ! 

*  Gen.  xlvli.  9. 
B6 


ETERXITY.  640,  641 

7  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song, 
And  when  we  close  our  eyes, 
Let  the  next  apathy  praise  prolong 
Till  time  and  nature  dies. 

*2  m      (Psalm  144.  ver.  3—6.  2d  Part.  C.  M., 
b4U.   The  Vanity  of  Man,  and  Condescension  of 

God. 
1  T  ORD,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man, 
-L*  Born  of  the  earth  at  first ! 
His  life  a  shadow,  light  and  vain, 
Still  hasting  to  the  dust. 
-2  0  what  is  feeble  dying  man 
Or  any  of  his  race, 
That  God  should  make  it  his  concern 
To  visit  him  with  grace  ! 
3  That  God  who  darts  his  lightnings  down, 
Who  shakes  the  wwlds  above, 
And  mountains  tremble  at  his  frown, 
How  wonderous  is  his  love  I 

r  -  -,  (Psalm  39.  ver.  4—7.  2d  Part.  C.  M.) 

U-* l  •  The  Vanity  of  Man  as  Mortal. 

1  HHEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
-*-    Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ! 

I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 

An  inch  or  two  of  time ; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain, 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 

But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 
i  Some  walk  in  honour's  gaudy  show, 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore, 
They  toil  for  heirs,  they  not  who, 

And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then, 

From  creatures,  earth  and  dust  ? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  fond  desires  recall : 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 
429 


642,   643  TIME  AND 

nAty  (Hymn  32.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

04*^.  Frailty  and  Folly, 

1  TJOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life  . 
-"-   How  vast  our  souls'  affairs! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 

To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay  ; 
Just  like  a  story,  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

0  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home, 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 

And  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 

Stoop  downwards  as  we  run. 

4  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell, 

That  slight  the  joys  above  ! 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel 
That  break  such  cords  of  love. 

5  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 

£  *  o  (Hymn  55.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

U-4 O.    Frail  Life  and  succeeding  Eternity 

1  rpHEE  we  adore,  Eternal  Name, 
-*-    And  humbly  own  to  thee, 

How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame ! 
What  dying  worms  are  we  ! 

2  [Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still 

As  months  and  days  increase ; 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell 
Leaves" but  the  number  less. 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave  ; 

Whate'er  we  do,  whate'er  we  be, 

We're  travelling  to  the  grave.] 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb, 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 
3  Good  God  !  on  what  a  slender  thread 
Hang  everlasting  things ! 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 
430 


ETERNITY.  644 

finite  joy  or  endless  wo 
Attends  on  every  breath  ; 
Aj.<1  pet  how  unconcerned  we  go 
the  brink  of  death  ! 

7  Waken,  0  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense, 
To  w?dk  this  dangerous  road  ; 
\nd  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence. 
May  they  be  found  with  God  ! 

II    (Psalm  90.  ver.  1—5.  1st  Part.  CM 
0*4«  ManfraUj  and  God  eternal. 

1  /^UR  God,  our  help  id  ages  past, 
^  Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 

Aiid  o'jr  eternal  home. 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  receiv'd  her  frame, 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 

To  endless  years  the  game. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, 

Return,  ye  sans  of  men  ; 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

6  [The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 

With  ail  their  lives  and  cores, 
Are  carried  downwards  by  thy  flood, 
And  lost  in  following  years! 

7  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 

Thev  fly  forgotten  as  a  dream 

Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

S  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand 
Pleas'd  with  the  morning  light; 
The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
Lie  withering  ere  'tis  night.] 

9  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  vear*  to  corne, 


645, 646  time. 

Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

aA  r         (Psalm  90.  ver.  5.  10.  12.  S.  M.) 
04 °*      The  Frailty  and  Shortness  of  Life, 

1  I"  ORD,  what  a  feeble  piece 
■"  Is  this  our  mortal  frame ! 

Our  life,  how  poor  a  trifle  'tis, 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name  ! 

2  Alas,  the  brittle  clay 
That  built  our  body  first ! 

And  every  month,  and  everv  day 
'Tis  mouldering  back  to  dust. 

3  Our  moments  fly  apace, 
Nor  will  our  minutes  stay ; 

Just  like  a  flood,  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

4  Well,  if  our  davs  must  fly, 
We'll  keep  then*  end  in  stent, 

We'll  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  way. 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 

5  They'll  waft  us  sooner  o'er 
This  life's  tempestuous  sea  : 

Soon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

fiAn  (Hymn  13.  B.  2.  L.M.) 

U4U.  Th€  Creation,  Preservation,  Dissolution, 
and  Restoration  of  this  World. 

1  C ING  to  the  Lord  that  built  the  skies, 
^  The  Lord  that  rear'd  this  stately  frame ; 
Let  half  the  nations  sound  his  praise, 
-     And  lands  unknown  repeat  his  name. 

2.  He  form'd  the  seas,  and  form'd  the  hills. 
Made  every  drop,  and  every  dust, 
Nature  and  time  with  all  their  wheels, 
And  push'd  them  into  motion  first. 

3  Now  from  his  high  imperial  throne 
He  looks  far  down  upon  the  spheres ; 
He  bids  the  shining  orbs  roll  on, 
And  round  he  turns  our  hasty  years. 

4  Thus  shall  this  moving  engine  last 
Till  all  his  saints  are  gather'd  in, 
Then  for  the  trumpet's  dreadful  blast. 
To  shake  it  all  to  dust  again ! 

5  Yet  when  the  sound  shall  tear  the  skies, 
And  lightning  burn  the  globe  below, 

432 


DEATH.  647,  648 

Saints,  you  may  lift  your  joyful  eyes, 
There's  a  new  heaven  and  earth  for  you. 


DEATH  AND  THE  RESURRECTION. 

r  i7  (Hymn  82.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

04  /  .    God  far  above  Creatures ;  or,  Man  vain 
and  mortal.  Job  iv.  17 — 21. 

1  OHALL  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
^  Contend  with  their  Creator,  God ! 
Shall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 
More  holy,  wise,  or  just,  than  he. 

2  Behold  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 
Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne ; 
Their  natures,  when  compar'd  with  his, 
Are  neither  holy,  just,  nor  wise. 

3  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they 
Who  spring  from  dust  and  dwell  in  clay  ! 
Touch'd  by  the  finder  of  thy  wrath, 

We  faint  and  vanish  like  the  moth. 

4  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
We  die  by  thousands  in  thy  sigrht ; 
Buried  in  dust  whole  nations  lie, 
Like  a  forgotten  vanity. 

5  Almighty  Poiver,  to  thee  we  bow ; 
How  frail  are  we,  how  glorious  Thou! 
No  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare 
With  an  eternal  God  compare. 

filft  (Psalm 90.  L.  M.) 

O*±o.    jftan  mortal,  and  God  eternal. 

A  Mournful  Song  at  a  Funeral,  , 

1  HHHROUGH  every  age,  eternal  God, 
-*-    Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode  ; 
High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth  thy  "humble  footstool  laid. 

2  Long  hadst  thou  reign'd  ere  time  began, 
Or  dust  was  fashioned  to  a  man  ; 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure, 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

<3  But  man,  weak  man.  is  born  to  die, 
Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanitv  - 
433    *"  37  * 


649  DEATH  AND  THE 

Thy  dreadful  sentence,  Lord,  was  just; 
Return,  ye  sinners,  to  your  dust. 

4  [A  thousand  of  our  years  amount 
Scarce  to  a  day  in  thine  account ; 
Like  yesterday's  departed  light, 
Or  the  last  watch  of  ending  night. 

PAUSE.  0 

5  Death,  like  an  overflowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away ;  our  life's  a  dream  : 
An  empty  tale  ;  a  morning  flower, 
Cut  down  and  wither'd  in  an  hour.] 

6  [Our  age  to  seventy  years  is  set : 

How  short  the  term !  how  frail  the  state  ! 

And  if  to  eighty  we  arrive, 

We  rather  sigh  and  groan  than  live.] 

7  But,  0  how  oft,  thy  wrath  appears, 
And  cuts  off  our  expected  years  ! 
Thy  wrath  awakes  our  humble  dread ; 
We  fear  the  power  that  strikes  us  dead. 

8  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man  ; 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  span, 
Till  a  wise  care  of  piety 

Fit  us  to  die,  and  dwell  with  thee. 

O.  a  q      (Psalm  102.  23—28.  3d  Part.  L.  M.) 
O*;?.  Man's  Mortality  and  Christ's  Eternity. 

1  TT  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 

«■•  Weakens  our  strength  amidst  the  race  ; 
Disease  and  death,  at  his  command, 
Arrest  us,  and  cut  short  our  days. 

2  Spare  us,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray, 
Nor  let  our  sun  go  down  at  noon : 
Thy  years  are  one  eternal  day, 
And  must  thy  children  die  so  soon  ? 

9  Yet  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief 
This  thought  our  sorrow  shall  assuage, 
Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  live ; 
Christ  is  the  same  through  every  age. 

4  'Twas  he  this  earth's  foundation  laid ; 
Heaven  is  the  building  of  his  hand : 

This  earth  grows  old,  these  heavens  shall  fade. 
And  all  be  chang'd  at  his  command. 

5  The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky 
Like  garments  shall  be  laid  aside ; 

But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  and  high ; 
Thy  church  for  ever  must  abide. 
434 


RESURRECTION.     .     650,  651 

[    Beiore  thy  face  thy  church  shall  lire, 
And  on  thy  throne" thy  children  reign  ; 
This  d>  ing  world  shall  they  survive, 
And  the  dead  saints  be  rais'd  again. 

aKn        (Hymn  52.  B.  2.  C.  M. ) 
UOU.      d^  dreadful  or  delightful. 

1  "TJEATH  !  'tis  a  melancholy  day 
"  To  those  that  have  no  God, 

When  the  poor  soul  is  fbrc'd  away 
To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes, 

But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 
Still  draffs  her  downward  from  the  skies 

To  darkness,  fire,  and  pain. 
S  Awake,  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell, 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear  ; 
You  must  be  driv'n  from  earth,  and  dwell 

A  long  for  ever  there. 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  face, 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downwards  too 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  sovereign  love 

Tha  promis'd  heaven  to  me, 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above, 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 

6  Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand, 

Then  come  tne  joyful  day, 
Come,  death,  and  some  celestial  band, 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 

firi  (Hymn  17.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

D o  1 .     J'iutory  over  Death,  1  Cor.  xv.  5o,  &C, 

1  f\  FOR  an  overcoming  faith 

*^    To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster  Death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers  ! 

2  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have 

My  quivering  lips  shall  dug, 
Where  is  thy  boasted  victory, "Grave  P 
iiad  where  the  monster's  sting  ? 
j  If  sin  be  pardonM  I'm  secure, 
Death  hath  no  sting  beside  ; 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power, 
Cut  Christ,  my  ransom,  died. 
43: 


652 654       DEATH  AND  THE 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 
Immortal  thanks  be  paid, 
Who  makes  us  conq'rors  while  we  die, 
Through  Christ  our  living  Head. 

nzcy  (Hymn  6.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

UeJZ,.     Triumph  over  Death,  Job  xix.  25—27. 

1  rjREAT  God,  I  own  thy  sentence  just, 
*^*    And  nature  must  decay  : 

I  yield  my  body  to  the  dust, 
To  dwell  with  fellow-clay. 

2  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

And  trample  on  the  tombs  ; 
My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives, 
My  God,  my  Saviour  comes. 

3  The  mighty  Conq'ror  shall  appear 

HijErh  on  a  royal  seat, 
And  Death,  the'  last  of  all  his  foes, 
Lie  vanquish'd  at  his  feet. 

4  Though  greedy  worms  devour  my  skin, 

And  gnaw  my  wasting  flesh, 
When  God  shall  build  my  bones  again. 
He  clothes  them  all  afresh. 

5  Then  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face 

With  strong  immortal  eyes, 
And  feast  upon  thy  unknown  grace 
With  pleasure  and  surprise. 

£kq  (HvmnlS.  B.  1.  CM.) 

° °^'    Blessid'are  the  Dead,  &c.  Rev.  xiv.  13. 

1  TTEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 
-*■■*-  For  ail  the  pious  dead, 

Sweet  is  the  savour  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

2  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  bless'd  ; 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are! 
From  sufferings  and  from  sins  rcleas'd,, 
And  freed  from  every  snare. 

3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 

They're  present  with  the  Lord  ; 
The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 

A  y  (Hymn  49.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

U«J4t.    Moses  dying  in  the  Embraces  of  God, 


1 DE,? 


EATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid 
God  be  with  us  there  ; 
436 


RESURRECTION.  655, 656 

We  may  walk  through  her  darkest  shade, 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 
J  I  could  renounce  my  all  below 
If  my  Creator  bid, 
And  riin  if  I  were  call'd  to  go, 
And  die  as  Moses  did. 
I  Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah's  top, 
And  view  the  promis'd land, 
My  flesh  itself  should  long  to  drop, 
And  pray  for  the  command. 
4  Clasp'd  in  my  heavenly  Father's  arms 
I  would  forget  my  breath, 
And  lose  my  life  among  the  charms 
Of  so  divine  a  death. 

Iv^  lUynm  19.  B.I.  C.  M.) 

VUU.  ijie  gggng  of  Simeon,  Luke  ii.  27,  Sac. 

1  T  ORD,  at  thy  temple  we  appear, 
-*-*  As  happy  Simeon  came, 

And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  here  ; 

0  make  our  joys  the  same ! 

2  With  what  divine  and  vast  delight 

The  good  old  man  was  fill'd, 
When  fondly,  in  his  wither'd  arms, 
He  clasp'd  the  holy  child  ! 

3  '  Now  I  can  leave  this  world,'  he  cried. 

'  Behold,  thy  servant  dies ; 
k  I've  seen  thy"  great  salvation,  Lord. 
'And  close  my  peaceful  eyes.' 

4  ■  This  is  the  light  prepax'd  to  shine 

1  Upon  the  Gentile  lands, 

1  Tlune  Israel's  glory,  and  their  hope 
1  To  break  their  slavish  bands.' 

5  [Jesus,  the  vision  of  thy  face 

Hath  overpowering  charms  ! 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace 
If  Christ  be  in  my  arms. 
©  Then  while  ye  hear  my  heart  strings  break, 
How  sweet  my  minutes  roll ! 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek, 
And  glory  in  my  soul.] 

i-rn  (Hymn  66.  B.  2.  CM.) 

OOO.  t$  Prospect  of  Heaven  ndbej  Death  easy. 
I  rpHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
-■=    Where  saints  immortal  reign, 


657,  658       DEATH  AND  THE 

Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers  : 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  [Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  : 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away.] 

5  0  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

These  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes ; 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er  ; 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

£  p-m  (Hymn  31.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

Xjo  I .     Christ's  Presence  makes  Death  easy. 

1  TTTHY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die? 

*  *    What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away : 
■Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  0,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  past. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are. 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

/-ro  (Hymn  27.  B.  1.  CM.) 

fJOu.    Jlssurance  of  Heaven;  or,  a  Saint  pre- 
pared to  die,  2  Tim.  iv.  6—8.  18. 
I  ["TJEATH  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 

•*-*  And  bear  my  spirit  home  ,* 
43S 


RESURRECTION".  G5'< 

do  my  minutes  move  so  slow, 
my  salvation  come  ? 

2  With  heavenly  weapon^  I  have  fought 

otto  of  the  Lord, 

Finished  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith, 
And  wait  the  sure  reward.] 

3  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade  ; 
The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great  day, 
Shall  place  it  on  rny  head. 
1  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 
This  prize  for  me  alone  ; 
But  all  that  love,  and  Kong  to  see 
Th'  appearance  of  rus  Son. 

5  Jesus  the  Lord  shall  guard  me  safe 

From  every  ill  design  ; 
And  to  his  heavenly  kingdom  keep 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 

6  God  is  my  everlasting  aid, 

And  hell  shall  rage  in  vain  : 

To  him  be  highest  glory  paid, 

And  endless  praise — Arnen. 

Pro  (HvmnllO.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

D  J  J.    Dait't,  and  immediate  GUry,  2  Cor.  v. 
I.  5—3. 

1  rpHERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 
-*-    Eternal  and  on  high  ; 

And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolr'd  and  fall, 

Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven, 
And  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word ; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

5  "Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 

But  we  had  rather  see ; 
"We  would  b«-  absent  from  the  flesh. 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 
439 


660,  661       DEATH  AND  THE 

fifiO        (Hymn  23.  B.  1.   1st  Part.  L.  M.) 
OUU.  Jlbscnt  from  the  Body  and  present  with. 

the  Lord,  2  Cor.  v.  8. 

1  A  BSENT  from  flesh  !  0  blissful  thought, 
-^*-  What  unknown  joys  this  moment  brings. 
Freed  from  the  mischiefs  sin  has  brought, 
From  pains  and  fears  and  all  their  springs. 

2  Absent  from  flesh  !  illustrious  day, 
Surprising  scene !  triumphant  stroke ! 
That  rends  the  prison  of  my  clay, 
And  I  can  feel  my  fetters  broke. 

3  Absent  from  flesh  !  then  rise  my  soul 
Where  feet  nor  wings  could  never  climb, 
Beyond  the  heavens  where  planets  roll. 
Measuring  the  cares  and  joys  of  time. 

4l^o  where  God  and  glory  shine, 
His  presence  makes  eternal  day, 
My  all  that's  mortal  I  resign, 
For  angels  wait  and  point  my  way. 

aai  (Hymn  2.  B.  2.  CM.) 

OU I .  The  Death  of  a  Sinner. 

1  IVfY  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll, 
-*■"   Damnation  and  the  dead  : 
What  horrors  seize  the  guilty  soul 

Upon  a  dying  bed ! 

2  Lingering  about  these  mortal  shores 

She  makes  a  long  delay, 
Till  like  a  flood,  with  rapid  force 
Death  sweeps  the  wretch  away. 

3  Then  swift  and  dreadful  she  descends 

Down  to  the  fiery  coast, 

Amongst  abominable  fiends, 

Herself  a  frightful  ghost. 

4  There  endless  crowds  of  sinners  lie, 

And  darkness  makes  their  chains  ; 
Tortur'd  with  keen  despair  they  cry, 
Yet  wait  for  fiercer  pains. 

5  Not  all  their  anguish  and  their  blood 

For  their  old  guilt  atones, 
Nor  the  compassions  of  a  God 
Shall  hearken  to  their  groans. 
S  Amazing  grace,  that  kept  my  breath, 
Nor  bid  my  soul  remove, 
Till  I  had  learn'd  my  Saviour's  death. 
And  well  ensur'd  his  love ! 
440 


I 


RESURRECTION.  GG25  G6H 

...0  (Hvmn  3.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

UOZ.  The  Death  and  Burial  of  a  Sahit. 
}  TF  H  V  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  ? 
"    Or  shake  at  death's  alarn 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too 

As  fast  as  time  can  move? 
.Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

And  sol'te iv d  every  bed; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  reft, 
But  with  the  dying-Head? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  showM  our  feet  the  way  ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising-day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise, 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  uround, 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  &kies. 

r>n^  (Hvmn  47.  B.  1.   C.  M.) 

OD.3.       Depth  of  Kindred  improved. 

1  11T L'ST  friends  and  kindred  drop  and  die  ? 
-L"   And  helpers  be  withdrawn  '! 
While  sorrow  with  a  weeping  eve 

Counts  up  our  comforts  gone  ? 

2  Be  thou  our  comfort,  mighty  God  ! 

Our  helper  and  our  friend  : 
Nor  leave  us  in  this  dangerous  road, 
Till  all  our  trials  end.   • 

3  O  may  our  feet  pursue  the  way 

Our  pious  fathers  led  ! 
With  love  and  holy  zeal  obey 
The  counsels  of  "the  dead. 

4  Let  us  be  wean'd  from  all  below, 

Let  hope  our  grief  expel, 
While  death  invites  our  souls  to  go 
Where  our  best  kindred  dwell. 
441 


664,  665         DEATH  AND  THE 

£?/?,,  (Hymn  28.  B.  2.  CM.) 

UU  1.  Death  and  Eternity, 

1  ^TOOP  down,  my  thoughts,  that  use  to  rise., 
^  Converse  a  while  with  death  ; 

Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants  away  his  breath. 

2  His  quivering  lip  hangs  feebly  down, 

His  pulses  faint  and  few, 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan 
He  bids  the  world  adieu. 

3  But,  O  the  soul  that  never  dies  ! 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay ! 
Ye  thoughts,  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  track  its  wondrous  way. 

4  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  mounts  triumphing  there, 
Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell 
In  infinite  despair. 

5  And  must  my  body  faint  and  die  ? 

And  must  this  soul  remove  ? 
O  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh 
To  bear  it  safe  above  ! 

6  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 

My  naked  soul  I  trust, 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command 
To  drop  into  my  dust. 

,?£rr  (Hymn  61,  B.  2.  CM,) 

DUeJ.    ji  Thought  of  Death  and  Glory. 

X  1VJY  soul,  come  meditate  the  day, 
■*-"-*•  And  think  how  near  it  stands, 
When  thou  must  quit  this  house  of  clay, 
And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 

2  [  And  you,  mine  eyes,  look  down  and  view 

The"  hollow  gaping  tomb, 
This  gloomy  prison  waits  for  you, 
Whene'er  the  summons  come.] 

3  O  could  we  die  with  those  that  die, 

And  place  us  in  their  stead, 
Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 
And  converse  with  the  dead : 

4  Then  should  we  see  the  saints  above, 

In  their  own  glorious  forms, 
And  wonder  why  our  souls  should  love 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worm?. 

442 


RESURRECTION.       666, 667 

y  [How  we  should  scorn  these  clothes  of  flesh. 
These  fetters  and  this  load  ! 
And  long  for  evening  to  undress, 
That  we  may  rest  with  God.] 
5  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay 
Before  the  summons  come, 
And  praj",  and  wish  our  souls  away 
To  their  eternal  home. 

i*aa  (Hymn  63.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

ODD.  £  Funeral  Thought. 

\  Tl  ARK !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound, 
■"  Mine  ears  attend  the  cry, 
1  Ye  living  men  come  view  the  ground 
'  Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  *  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

'  In  spite  of  all  your  towers  ; 
1  The  tall,  the  wise,  the  rev'rend  head 
*  Must  lie  as  low  as  ours.' 

3  Great  God,  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  our  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ? 

4  Grant  us  the  powers  of  quick'ning  grace 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly, 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  tiie  sky. 

nn*  (Hvmn  24.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

DO  / .     Tfte  rich  Sinner  dying.  Psalm  xlix.  6.  9, 
Eccl.  viii.  8.  Job  iii.  14,15. 

1  TN  vain  the  wealthy  mortals  toil, 

-■-  And  heap  their  shining  dust  in  vain, 
I/>ok  down  and  scorn  the  humble  poor, 
And  boast  their  lofty  hills  of  gain. 

2  Their  golden  cordials  cannot  ease 
Their  pained  hearts  or  aching  heads, 
Nor  fright  nor  bribe  approaching  death 
From  glittering  roofs  and  downy  beds» 

3  The  lingering,  the  unwilling  soul, 
The  dismal  summons  must  obey, 
And  bid  a  long,  a  sad  farewell," 
To  the  pale  lump  of  lifeless  clay. 

4  Thence  they  are  huddled  to  the  grave, 
Where  kings  and  slaves  have  equal  thrones  * 
Their  bones  without  distinction  lie 
Amongst  the  heap  of  meaner  bones* 

443 


668,   669        DEATH    VXD  THE 

npo  (Psalm  19.  L.  M.) 

DDO.     The  rich  Sinner's  Death,  and  the  SainVs 
Resurrection. 

1  TI/'HY  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor, 

*  *    And  boast  the  large  estates  they  have  ? 
How  vain  are  riches  to  secure 
Their  haughty  owners  from  the  grave ! 

2  They  can't  redeem  one  hour  from  death, 
With  all  the  wealth  in  which  they  trust ; 
Nor  give  a  dying  brother  breath, 
When  God  commands  him  down  to  dust. 

3  There  the  dark  earth  and  dismal  shade 
Shall  clasp  their  naked  bodies  round  ; 
That  flesh,  so  delicately  fed, 

Lies  cold,  and  moulders  in  the  ground. 

4  Like  thoughtless  sheep  the  sinner  dies, 
Laid  in  the  grave  for  worms  to  eat ; 
The  saints  shall  in  the  morning  rise, 
And  find  th'  oppressor  at  their  feet. 

5  His  honours  perish  in  the  dust, 

And  pomp  and  beauty,  birth  and  blood  : 
That  glorious  day  exalts  the  just 
To  full  dominion  o'er  the  proud. 

6  My  Saviour  shall  my  life  restore, 
And  raise  me  from  my  dark  abode ; 
My  flesh  and  soul  shall  part  no  more, 
But  dwell  for  ever  near  my  God. 

ran      (Psalm  49.  ver.  6—14.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 
UOtJ.    PriJe  and  Death;  or,  the  Vanity  of  Lilc 
and  Riches. 

1  T ITHY  d°tn  tne  man  °f  riches  grow 

*  *     To  insolence  and  pride, 
To  see  his  wealth  and  honours  flow 
With  every  rising  tide  ? 

2  [Why  doth  he  treat  the  poor  with  scorn, 

Made  of  the  self  same  clay, 
And  boast  as  though  his  flesh  was  born 
Of  better  dust  than  they  ?] 

3  Not  all  his  treasures  can  procure 

His  soul  a  short  reprieve, 
Redeem  from  death  one  guilty  hour, 
Or  make  his  brother  live. 

4  [Life  is  a  blessing  can't  be  sold, 

The  ransom  is  too  high  ; 
Justice  will  ne'er  be  brib'd  with  gold. 
That  man  mav  never  die.] 
444 


RESURRECTION.  670 

5  He  cees  the  brutish  and  the  wise, 
The  timorous  and  the  brave, 
Quit  their  possession*;,  close  their  eye?, 
And  hasten  to  the  grave. 

G  Vet,  'tis  his  inward  thought  nnd  pride 
'My  house  shall  ever  stand; 
'And  that,  my  name  may  long  abide, 
1  I'll  give  it  to  my  land.' 

7  Vain  are  his  thoughts,  his  hopes  are  lost, 
How  soon  his  memory  dies  ! 
His  name  is  written  in  the  dust 
Where  his  own  carcass  lies, 

PAUSE. 

3  This  is  the  folly  of  their  way; 
And  yet  their  sons,  as  vain, 
Approve  the  words  their  fathers  say, 
And  act  their  works  again. 

9  Men  void  of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 
If  honour  raise  them  high, 
Live  like  the  beast,  a  thoughtless  race, 
And  like  the  beasts  they  die. 

10  [Laid  in  the  grave  like  silly  sheep, 
Death  feeds  upon  them  there, 
Till  the  last  trumpet  break  their  sleep 
In  terror  and  despair.] 

n~ft      (Psalm  49.  ver.  14,  1 5.  2d  Part.  C.  M. 
U  /  U.  Death  and  the  Resurrection. 

1  VE  sons  of  pride  that  hate  the  just, 

■*-    And  trample  en  the  poor, 
When  death  has  brought  you  down  to  dust, 
Your  pomp  shall  rise  no  more. 

2  The  last  great  day  shall  change  the  scene ; 

When  will  that  hour  appear  ? 
When  shall  the  just  revive,  and  reign 
O'er  all  that  scorn'd  them  here  ? 

3  God  will  my  naked  soul  receive, 

When  sep'rate  from  the  flesh  : 
And  break  the  prison  of  the  grave 
To  raise  my  bones  afresh. 

4  Heaven  is  my  everlasting  home, 

Th'  inheritance  is  sure ; 
Let  men  of  pride  their  rage  resume. 
But  I'll  repine  no  more. 
445 


671,  6/2         DEATH  AND  THE 

n~ 1       (Psalm  89.  ver.  47,  &c.  6th  Part.  L.  M. 
** '  ■*  •  Mortality  and  Hope. 

A  Funeral  Psalm. 

1  TJ  EM  EMBER,  Lord,  our  mortal  state, 
-*-*'  How  frail  our  life  !  how  short  the  date  ! 
Where  is  the  man  that  draws  his  breath 
Safe  from  disease,  secure  from  death  ? 

2  Lord,  while  we  see  whole  nations  die, 
Our  flesh  and  sense  repine  and  cry, 

*  Must  death  for  ever  rage  and  reign  ? 

*  Or  hast  thou  made  mankind  in  vain  ? 

3  *  Where  is  thy  promise  to  the  just  ? 

*  Are  not  thy  servants  turn'd  to  dust  ? 
But  faith  forbids  these  mournful  sighs, 
And  sees  the  sleeping  dust  arise. 

4  That  glorious  hour,  that  dreadful  day, 
Wipes  the  reproach  of  saints  away, 
And  clears  the  honour  of  thy  word  : 
Awake,  our  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord. 

£«-)      (Psalm  89.  ver.  47.  &c.  Last  Part.) 
O/Z.  Asthell3thPsalrn. 

Life,  Death,  and  the  Resurrection. 

1  npHINK,  mighty  God,  on  feeble  man, 

-*-    How  few  his  hours,  how  short  his  span ! 

Short  from  the  cradle  to  the  grave  : 
Who  can  secure  his  vital  breath 
Against  the  bold  demands  of  death, 

With  skill  to  fly,  or  power  to  save  ? 

2  Lord,  shall  it  be  for  ever  said, 

*  The  race  of  man  was  only  made 

*  For  sickness,  sorrow,  and  the  dust?' 
Are  not  thy  servants,  day  by  day, 
Sent  to  their  graves,  and  turn'd  to  clay  ? 

Lord,  where's  thy  kindness  to  the  just? 

3  Hast  thou  not  promis'd  to  thy  Son 
And  all  his  seed  a  heavenly  crown  ? 

But  flesh  and  sense  indulge  despair : 
For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
That  faith  can  read  his  holy  word, 

And  find  a  resurrection  there. 

4  For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
Who  gives  Us  saints  a  long  reward 

For  all  their  toil,  reproach  and  pain  ; 
Let  all  below  and  all  above 
Join  to  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love, 

And  each  repeat  their  loud  Amen. 
446 


RBBURRECTION.         673,  6*4 

nmn  (Psalm  16.  3d  Part.  L.  M.) 

^  •  J'  Courage  in  Death,  and  Hope  of  the  Resur- 
rection. 
1  TT7HEN  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong  ; 
**    His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop; 

Be  glad,  mv  heart ;  rejoice,  my  tongue, 

My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 
£  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 

Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 

My  soul  for  ever  with  the  dead, 

Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

3  My  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obey. 
Shake  off  the  dust,  and  rise  on  high, 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrous  way, 
Up  to  thy  throne  above  the  sky. 

4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow; 
And  full  discoveries  of  thy  grace 
(Which  we  but  tasted  here  below) 
Spread  heavenly  joys  through  all  the  place. 

nn*  (Hymn  110.  B.  2.  S.  M.) 

v)  /  4.     Triumph  over  Death  in  Hope  of  the  Re- 
surrection. 

1  AND  must  this  body  die  ? 
-**-  This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 

And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clay  ? 

2  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms, 
Shall  but  refine  this  flesh, 

Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 
And  often,  from  the  skies, 

Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Array'd  in  glorious  grace 
Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 

And  every  shape,  and  every  face, 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 

We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  power  above. 

6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble  songs, 

Till  tunes  of  nobler  sounds  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tonerues. 
447 


675,  676  day  of 

nj  ^  (Hymn  102.  B.  2.  L.  M.) 

^  ■  **•  A  happy  Resurrection. 

1  T\JO,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more, 
-^    But  with  a  cheerful  gasp  resign 
To  the  old  dungeon  of  the  grave 
These  dying  withering  limbs  of  mine, 

2  Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh, 
And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust, 
My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 

3  Break,  sacred  morning,  through  the  skic;-. 
Bring  that  delightful,  dreadful  day; 

Cut  short  the  hours,  dear  Lord,  and  come. 
Thy  lingering  wheels,  how  long  they  stay  ! 

4  [Our  weary  spirits  faint  to  see 
The  light  of  thy  returning  face, 
And  hear  the  language  of  those  lips 
Where  God  has  shed  his  richest  grace.] 

5  [Haste,  then,  upon  the  wings  of  love, 
House  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay, 
That  we  may  join  in  heavenly  joys, 
And  sing  the"  triumph  of  the  day.  J 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 

f<ja  (Hymn  63.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

U  /  O.    The  Kingdoms  of  the  World  become  the 
Kingdoms  of  our  Lord,  Rev.  xi.  15 — IS. 

1  T  FT  the  seventh  angel  sound  on  high, 
■"  Let  shouts  be  heard  through  ail  the  sky  ; 
Kings  of  the  earth,  with  glad  accord, 

Give  up  your  kingdoms  to  the  Lord. 

2  Almighty  God,  thy  power  assume, 
Who  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come: 
Jesus,  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slain, 
For  ever  live,  for  ever  reign. 

3  The  angry  nations  fret  and  roar, 
That  they  can  slay  tiie  saints  no  more  ; 
On  wings  of  vengeance  flies  our  God 
To  pay  the  long  arrears  of  blood. 

4  Now  must  the  rising  dead  appear, 
Now  the  decisive  sentence  hear ; 
Now  the  dear  martyrs  of  the  Lord 
Receive  an  infinite  reward. 

44S 


JUDGMENT.  6??.b7b 

(Psalm  91.  ver.  1—5.  1st  Part  L.  M.) 

t>  /  / .  Chrii  n  Heaven,  and  coming  to 

Judgment. 
i  XI E  reigns  ;  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 
-"  Fraise  him  in  evangelic  strains  ; 

Lot  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice. 

2  Peep  are  his  counsels,  and  unknown  ; 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne: 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  ways  surround, 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo!  he  comes, 
Shakes  the  wide  earth,  and  cleaves  the  tombs  ; 
Before  him  burns  devouring  fire, 

The  mountains  melt,  and  seas  retire. 
i  His  enemies,  witli  sore  dismay, 
Fly  from  the  sight,  and  shun  the  day: 
Then  lift  your  neads,  ye  saints,  on  high, 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh. 

-n  (Hymn  107.  B.  2.  CM.) 

0  /  O.  tj1€  everlasting ;  Absence  of  God  intolerable, 

1  HHHAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
-*-  Th1  appointed  hour  makes  haste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 

And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound,  Depart  ? 

3  [The  thunder  of  that  dismal  word 

Would  so  torment  my  ear, 
'Twould  tear  my  soul  asunder,  Lord, 
With  most  tormenting  fear.] 

4  [What !  to  be  banish'd  from  my  life, 

And  yet  forbid  to  die ! 

To  linger  in  eternal  pain, 

Yet  death  for  ever  fly  ! 

5  O  wretched  state  of  deep  despair, 

To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love, 
o  Jesus,  I  throw  my  arms  around, 
And  hang  upon  thy  breast ; 
Without  a  gracious  smile  from  thee 
Mv  spirit  cannot  i 
449 


6r9,  680  of 

7  0  tell  mc  that  my  won 
Is  graven  on  thy  hands ; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book 
Where  my  salvation  ^tamU  ! 
S  [Give  me  one  kind  assuring  word 
To  sink  mv  fears  again  ; 
And  cheerfully  my  soul  shall  wait 
Her  threescore  years  and  ten.] 

r»~Q  (Psalm  9.   1st  Part.  CM.) 

V  i  J.     Wrath  and  Mercy  from  the  Judgment 

1  TVHTH  my  whole  heart  Til  raise  my  song, 

*  »     Thy  wonders  I'll  proclaim  ; 
Thou,  sovereign  Judge  of  right  and  wrong, 
Wilt  put  my  foes  to  shameT 

2  I'll  sing  thy  majesty  and  grace ; 

My  God  prepares  his  throne 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteous 
And  make  his  vengeance  known. 

3  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  the  poor  opprest, 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

4  The  men  that  know  thy  name  will  trust 

In  thy  abundant  grace  ; 
For  thou  hast  ne'er  forsook  the  just. 
Who  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

5  Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord, 

Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill, 
Who  executes  his  threatening  word. 
And  doth  his  grace  fulfil. 

CQCk  (Hvmni5.  B.I.  CM.) 

VOV.     xke  fast  Judgment,  Rev.  xxi.  5—?. 

1  QJEE,  where  the  great  incarnate  God 
^  Fills  a  majestic  throne, 

While  from  the  skies  his  awful  voice 
Bears  the  last  judgment  down. 

2  ['  I  am  the  First  and  I  the  Last, 

*  Through  endless  years  the  same  ; 
'  I  AM  is  my  memorial  still, 
1  And  my  eternal  name. 

3  '  Such  favours  as  a  God  can  give 

4  My  royal  grace  bestows, 
L  Ye  thirsty  souls,  come  taste  the  streams 
1  Where  life  and  pleasure  flows. 1 


JUDGMENT.  681 

4  I*  The  saint  that  triumphs  o'er  his  sins, 
1  I'll  own  him  for  a  son, 
'  The  whole  creation  shall  reward 
'  The  conquests  he  has  won. 
But  bloody  hands,  and  hearts  unclean, 
'And  all  the  lying;  race, 
'  The  faithless  and  the  scoffing  crew, 
1  That  spurn  at  offer'd  grace  ; 

6  '  They  shall  be  taken  from  my  sight, 

1  Bound  fast  in  iron  chains, 
4  And  headlong  plung'd  into  the  lake 
1  Where  fire  and  darkness  reigns.'] 

7  0  may  I  stand  before  the  Lamb, 

When  earth  and  seas  are  fled ! 
And  hear  the  Judge  pronounce  my  name 
With  blessings  on  my  head ! 

8  May  I  with  those  for  ever  dwell 

Who  here  were  my  delight, 
While  sinners,  banish'd  down  to  hell, 
No  more  offend  my  sight. 

f»o-.      (Psalm  50.  ver.  1—6.  1st  Part.  C.  M.) 

OOl.  flie  last  Judgment;    or,  the  Saints  n 

warded. 

1  n^HE  Lord,  the  judge,  before  his  throne 
-*-    Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh, 
The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 

And  near  the  western  sky. 

2  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, 

'Judgment  will  ne'er  begin,' 
No  more  abuse  his  long  delay 
To  impudence  and  sin. 

3  Thron'd  on  a  cloud  our  God  shall  come, 

Bright  flames  prepare  his  way, 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm, 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 

4  Heaven  from  above  his  call  shall  hear, 

Attending  angels  come, 
And  earth  and  hell  shall  know,  and  fear, 
His  justice,  and  their  doom. 
o  c  But  gather  all  my  saints,'  lie  cries, 
1  That  made  their  peace  with  God 
1  By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice, 
'And  seal'd  it  with  his  blood  : 
6  *  Their  faith  and  works  brought  forth  to  light, 
'  Shall  make  the  world  confess 
151 


682,  683  day  of 

'  My  sentence  of  reward  is  right, 
'And  heaven  adore  my  grace.' 

.•or>  (Ps.  50.  v.  I.5.S.  16.  21,22.  3d  Part.  C.  M. 
Oo— .         yiie  Judgment  of  Hypocrites. 

1  TVTHEN  Christ  to  judgment  shall  descend. 

"    And  saints  surround  their  Lord, 
He  calls  the  nations  to  attend, 
And  hear  his  awful  word. 

2  '  Not  for  the  want  of  bullocks  slain 

'  Will  I  the  world  reprove  ; 
'Altars  and  rites  and  forms  are  vain, 

%  Without  the  fire  of  love. 
;  '  And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do 

'  To  bring  their  sacrifice  ? 
'  They  call  my  statutes  just  and  true, 

1  But  deal  in  theft  and  lies. 
-i  '  Could  you  expect  to  'scape  my  sight, 

*  And  sin  without  control  ? 
'But  I  shall  bring  your  crimes  to  light. 

'  With  anguish  in  your  soul.' 
5  Consider,  ye  that  slight  the  Lord, 

Before  his  wrath  appear  ; 
If  once  you  fall  beneath  his  sword. 

There's  no  deliverer  there. 

poo  (Psalm  50.  to  a  new  Tune.) 

UO,5.  The  iasi  Judgment. 

1  ri!  HE  Lord,  the  Sovereign,  sends  his  su 

A  forth, 

Calls  the  south  nations,  and  awakes  the  north  ; 

From  east  to  west  the  sounding  orders  spread 

Through  distant  worlds  and  regions  of  the  dead 

No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  Ion?  delay  ; 

His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more  :  behold  the  day ! 
I  Behold  the  Judge  descends;  his  guards  are  nigh! 

Tempest  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky  : 

Heaven,  earth  and  hell  draw  near ;  let  all" things 
come 

To  hear  his  justice,  and  the  sinner's  doom ; 

vBut  gather  first  my  saints,'  (the  judge  com- 
mands) 

c  Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  distant  lands. 
>  '  Behold  !  my  covenant  stands  for  ever  good, 

'Seal'd  by tn* eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 

'And  sign'd  with  all  their  names;    the  K. 
'th 

1  That  paid  the  ancient  worship  or  the 
452 


JUDGMENT.  684 

i  o  distinction  here  ;  come,  spread  their 
4  thrones 
bid  near  me  sent  my  favourites  and  my  sons. 
4  '  I  their  Almighty  Saviour  and  their  God, 
1 1  am  their  judge  :  ye  heave  n  5,  proclaim  abroad 
M  v    i~f  <  ^   rial  sentence,  and  declare 

I  Those  awful  truth?  that  sinners  dread  to  hear , 

*  Sinners  in  Zion,  tremble  and  retire ; 

I I  doom  the  painted  hypocrite  to  fire. 

Not  for  the  want  of  groats  or  bullocks  slain 
'  l>o  I  condemn  thee  ;  bulls  and  goats  are  vain, 
'  Without  the  flames  of  love  :  in  vain  the  store 
1  Of  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before  : 
1  Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts  and  savage  breed, 
•Flocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests,  whert 

*  they  feed. 

6  'If  I  were  hungry,  would  I  ask  thee  food? 

1  When  did  I  thirst,  cr  drink  thy  bullocks'  blooft.  1 

*  Can  I  be  flatter'd  with  thy  cringing  bows, 

4  Thy  solemn  chatterings  and  fantastic  vows  V 

*  Are  my  eyes  charm'd  thy  vestments  to  behold,, 
1  Glaring  in  gems,  and  gay  in  woven  gold  ? 

7  '  Unthinking  wretch  !  how  couldst  thou  hope  to 

*  please 

*  A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  such  i oys  as  these  ? 

4  While  with  my  grace  and  statutes  on  thy  tongue? 
c  Thou  lov'st  deceit,  and  dost  thy  brother  wrong  : 

*  In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends, 

*  Theives  and  adulterers  are  thy  chosen  friends. 
S  ■  Silent  I  waited  with  long-suffering  love, 

1  But  didst  thou  hope  that  I  should  ne'er  reprove  ' 

*  And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within, 
'That  God  the  righteous  would  indulge  thy  sin  ? 
'  Behold  my  terrors  now  :  my  thunders  roll, 

4  And  thy  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul.' 
9  Sinners,  awake  betimes  ;  ye  fools,  be  wise  ; 
Awake,  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise ; 
Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  crooked  works 

amend, 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  judge  your  friend  ; 
Lest  like  a  lion  his  last  vengeance  tear 
Your  trembling  souls,  and  no  dehVrer  near. 

lZQ  i  (Psalm  50.  To  the  old  proper  Tune.) 

°U4.  The  last  Judgment. 

I  rpHE  God  of  glory  sends  his  summons  forth, 
J-     Calls  the  ^south  nations;  and  awakes  the 
north  : 


684  DAY  OF 

From  east  to  west  the  sovereign  orders  spreaa 
Thro1  distant  worlds  and  regions  of  the  dead: 
The  trumpet  sounds  ;  hell  trembles !  heaven  re- 
joices j 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful 
ces. 
!  No  more  shall  atheists  mock  Ins  Ion?  delay  ; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more  ;  behold  tin. 
Behold  the judie  descends ;  his  guards  are  nigh  ; 
Tempests  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky  ■ 
When  God  appear-,  all  nature  shall  adore  him  : 
'While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him  : 
>  'Heaven,  earth,  and  hell  draw  near;    let  all 
;ngs  come 
4  To  hear  my  justice  and  the  sinners  doom  ; 
'  Butcrather  first  my  saints,'  the  judge  commands, 
■"Brim  them,   ve*  angels,    from    their  distant 

'lands:' 
When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerful  pas- 
sion, [tion. 
And  shout,  ye  saints  ;  he  comes  for  your  salva- 
1  '  Behold  my  covenant  stands  for  ever  srood, 
.I'd  by  tlr  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 
'  And  sign'd  with  all  their  names ;  the  Greek, 

Jew, 
4  That  paid  the  ancient  worship  or  the  new  :' 
There's  no  distinction  here  :  join  all  your  voice?. 
And  raise  your  heads,  ye  saints,  for  heaven  re- 
joices. 
t  ■  Here,'  saith  the  Lord,  'ye  ansrels,  spread  their 
'  thrones, 

•  And  near  me  seat  my  favourites  and  my  sons: 
'Come,  my  redecm'd,  possess  the  joys  prepar'd 
k  Ere  time  b :  g  ur  divine  rew  ard  :' 
When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerful  pas- 
sion :  [tion. 

And  shout,  ye  saints,  he  comes  for  your  salva- 

PAUSE  I. 

6  '  I  am  the  Saviour,  I  th'  almighty  God, 

•  I  am  the  s,  proclaim  abroad 

•  My  just  eternal  sentence,  and  declare 

1  Those  awful  truths  that  sinners  dread  to  hear :' 
When  God  appears  all  nature  shall  adore  him  ; 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him. 

7  '  Stand  forth,  thou  bold  blasphemer,  and  cro- 

ft ain  . 
'Now  feel  mv  wrath,  nor  call  my  I 
434 


JLDGMF  684 

rite,  attire, 

■  I   loom  the  p*ii  re  :' 

Ju  i!_ 

[voices. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye   saints,  with   cneerful 

-lain 
Icmn  thee ;  bulls  ai  rain, 

'Of  brutal  ofl 

1  nature  shall  adore  him  ; 

'  M . 

'Fk  where 

feed:1 
All  is  the  Lord'3  ;  he  rules  the 
aigeance,  an  I 
tion. 

Can  I  be  flat*  nrs, 

•  iring  and  fan! 
:  Are  rny  eves  ehann'd  thy  vestments  I 

1  Glarin i  in  crerns,  and  2 
God  is  the  jodge  of  hearts ;  no  fair  dh : 
Ca.\  rises 

PAUSE  II. 

'to  pi 
:  A  Goo,  a  Spirit,  with  such  toys  as  these  \ 
"While  with  my  grace  and 

'  tor/ 
(Thon   i 

;zrnent  proceeds;     hell  nrc 

Lift  up   your  r 

\2  'In  vain  to  pioos  I 

"Thieves  and  ad 

God.  i 
Car 
1 3  KS3e 
1  But  didsJ 

'  prr 
'A: 


685  HELL  AND   HEAVEN". 

See,  God  appears;  all  nature  joins  V  adore  him 
Judgment  proceeds,  and   singers    fall   before 
him. 

14  '  Behold  my  terrors  now ;  my  thunders  roll, 

*  And  thy  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul ; 

*  Now  like  a  lion  shall  my  vengeance  tear 
'Thy  bleeding  heart,  and  no  deliverer  near:' 
Judgment  concludes ;   hell  trembles ;   heaven 

rejoices ;  [voices. 

Lift  tip  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful 

EPIPHONEMA. 

15  '  Sinners,  awake  betimes ;  ye  fools,  be  wise ; 
{  Awake,  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise  : 
'Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  crooked 

'works  amend,  [friend:' 

'Fly   to   the   Saviour,  make   the  judge  your 
Then  join  the  saints  ;  wake  every  cheerful  pas- 
sion, [tion. 
When  Christ  returns,  he  comes  for  your  salva- 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN. 

ftftc  (Hymn  44.  B.  2.  L.  ML) 

v)O.J.        Hell;  or,  the  Vengeance  of  God, 

1  T^ITH  holy  fear  and  humble  sons:, 

* "  The  dreadful  God  our  souls  adore  ; 
Reverence  and  awe  becomes  the  tongue 
That  speaks  the  terrors  of  his  power. 

2  Far  in  the  deep  where  darkness  dwells, 
The  land  of  horror  and  despair, 
Justice  has  built  a  dismal  hell, 

And  laid  her  stores  of  vengeance  there. 

3  [Eternal  plagues  and  heavy  chains, 
Tormenting  racks  and  fiery  coals, 
And  darts  V  indict  immortal  pains 
Dyed  in  the  blood  of  damned  souls.] 

4  [There  Satan,  the  first  sinner,  lies, 
And  roars,  and  bites  his  iron  bands  ; 
In  vain  the  rebel  strives  to  rise, 

Crush'd  with  the  weight  of  both  thine  hands.] 

5  There  guilty  ghosts  of  Adam's  race 
Shriek  out,  and  howl  beneath  thy  rod  ; 
Once  they  could  scorn  a  Saviour's  grace, 
JBut  they'incens'd  a  dreadful  God. 

456 


heaven.  686, 687 

6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  kiss  the  Son : 
Sinners,  obey  the  Saviour's  call  ; 
Else  your  damnation  hastens  on, 
\nd  hell  gapes  wide  to  wait  your  fall. 

P£r  (Hymn  105.  B.  1.  CM.) 

OoO.  Jjeaven  invisible  and  holy,  1  Cor.  ii.  9, 10. 

Rev.  xxi.  27. 
]  7VTOR  eye  has  seen,  nor  ear  has  heard, 
*■*    Nor  sense,  nor  reason  known, 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepar'd 
For  those  that  love  the  Son. 
S  But  the  erood  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 
Reveals  a  heaven  to  come, 
The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 
Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace  ; 

No  wanton  lips  nor  envious  eye 

Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame  ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life, 

There  all  their  names  are  found ; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 

£r>7  (HynmS6.  B.  2.  CM.) 

00  /  .  Freedom  from  Sin  and  .Misery  in  Heaven, 

1  fytTR  sins,  alas,  how  strong  they  be ! 
^  And  like  a  violent  sea 
They  break  our  duty,  Lord,  to  thee, 

And  hurry  us  away. 

2  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise  ! 

How  loud  the  tempests  roar  ! 
But  death  shall  land  our  weary  souls 
Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

3  There  to  fulfil  his  sweet  commands 

Our  speedy  feet  shall  move, 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  winged  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  There  shall  we  sit,  and  sing,  and  tell 

The  wonders  of  lus  ?race, 
Till  heavenly  raptures  nre  our  hearts. 
And  smile  in  every  face. 
49T  39 


688,  689  HEAVEN. 

5  For  ever  his  dear  sacred  name 
Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue, 
And  Jesus  and  Salvation  be 
The  close  of  every  song. 

KP8         (Hymn  40.  B.  1.  L.  M.) 

UOO.  y/jg  Business  and  Blessedness  of  glorified 
Saints,  Rev.  vii.  13,  &c. 

1  c  Tl/'HAT  happy  men,  or  angels  these 

*"    *  That  all  their  robes  are  spotless  white0 
e  Whence  did  this  glorious  troop  arrive 
*  At  the  pure  realms  of  heavenly  light  V 

2  From  tort'ring  racks  and  burning  fires, 
And  seas  of  their  own  blood  they  came ; 
But  nobler  blood  has  wash'd  their  robes, 
Flowing  from  Christ  the  dying  Lamb. 

3  Now  they  approach  th'  almighty  throne, 
With  loud  hosannas  night  and  day, 
Sweet  anthems  to  the  great  Three  One 
Measure  their  bless'd  eternity. 

4  No  more  shall  hunger  pain  their  souls, 
He  bids  their  parching  thirst  be  gone, 
And  spreads  the  shadow  of  his  wings 
To  screen  them  from  the  scorching  sun. 

5  The  Lamb  that  fills  the  middle  throne 
Shall  shed  around  his  milder  beams, 
There  shall  they  feast  on  his  rich  love, 
And  drink  full  joys  from  living  streams. 

6  Thus  shall  their  mighty  bliss  renew 
Through  the  vast  round  of  endless  years, 
And  the  soft  hand  of  sovereign  grace 

Heals  all  their  wounds,  and  wipes  their  tears. 

AQQ  (Hymn  41.  B.  1.  C.  M.) 

"Otf .     Tht  Martyrs  glorified,  Rev.  vii.  13, &c. 

1  'HHHESE  glorious  minds,  how  bright  they 

-*-    *  Whence  all  their  white  array  ?     [shine  ! 
1  How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 
*  Of  everlasting  day  ?' 

2  From  tort'ring  pains  to  endless  joys 

On  fiery  fiery  wheels  they  rode, 
And  strangely  wash'd  their  raiments  white 
In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 

3  Now  they  approach  a  spotless  God, 

And  bow  before  his  throne  ; 
Their  warbling  harps  and  sacred  song* 
Adore  the  Holy  One, 
458 


69.0 


I  The  unvcil'd  glories  of  his  face 
Amongst  his  saints  reside, 
While  the  rich  treasure  of  his  grace 
Sees  all  their  wants  supplied. 

5  Tormenting  thirst  shall  leave  their  souls, 

And  hunger  flee  as  fast ; 
The  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 
Shall  be  their  sweet  repast. 

6  The  Lamb  shall  lead  his  heavenly  flock 

Where  living  fountains  rise, 

And  love  divine  shall  wipe  away 

The  sorrows  of  their  eyes. 

CQCk  (Hymn  33.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

VJU.      fne  Blessed  Society  in  Heaven. 

1  r>  AISE  thee,  my  soul,  fly  up  and  run 

-"'  Through  every  heavenly  street, 
And  say,  There's  naught  below  the  sun 
That's  worthy  of  thy  feet. 

2  [Thus  will  we  mount  on  sacred  wings, 

And  tread  the  courts  above  ; 
Nor  earth,  nor  all  her  mightiest  things 
Shall  tempt  our  meanest  love.] 

3  There  on  a  high  majestic  throne 

Th'  Almighty  Father  reigns, 
And  sheds  his  glorious-  goodness  down 
On  all  the  blissful  plains. 

4  Bright  like  a  sun  the  Saviour  sits, 

And  spreads  eternal  noon, 
No  evenings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights, 
To  want  the  feeble  moon. 

o  Amidst  those  ever-shining  skies 
Behold  the  Sacred  Dove, 
While  banish'd  sin  and  sorrow  flies 
From  all  the  realms  of  love. 

B  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 
Stand  bending  round  the  throne  ; 
And  saints  and  seraphs  sing  and  praise. 
The  Infinite  Three  One. 

7  [But  O  what  beams  of  heavenly  grace 

Transport  them  all  the  while ! 
Ten  thousand  smiles  from  Jesus'  face. 
And  love  in  every  smile !  ] 

i  Jesus,  and  when  shall  that  dear  day, 
That  joyful  hour  appear, 
459 


691,692  heam->. 

When  I  shall  leave  this  house  of  cla> 
To  dwell  amongst  them  there  ? 

/?qi  (Hymn6S.  B.  2.  CM.) 

Uv  l.      fhe  tumble  Worship  of  Heave, i 

1  "RATHER,  I  long-,  I  faint  to  see 
-*-     The  place  of  thine  abode, 

I'd  leave  thy  earthly  courts  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God ! 

2  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  face, 

And  'tis  a  pleasing  sight ; 
But  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 

Is  infinite  delight. 
2  I'd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense 

To  e;aze  upon  thy  throne ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  for  ever  thence, 

Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  [There  all  the  heavenly  hosts  are  seen, 

In  shining  ranks  they  move, 

And  drink  immortal  vigour  in 

With  wonder  and  with  love. 

5  Then  at  thy  feet  with  awful  fear 

Th'  adoring  armies  fall  ; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  there, 
Before  thJ  eternal  All. 

6  There  I  would  vie  with  all  the  host 

In  duty  and  in  bliss, 
W7hile  less  than  nothing  I  could  boast. 
And  vanity*  confess.] 

7  The  more  thv  glories  strike  mine  eyes, 

The  humbler  I  shall  lie  ; 
Thus,  while  I  sink,  my  joys  shall  rise 
Unmeasurably  high. 

TOO  (Hymn 91.  B.  2.  CM.) 

U  JZ»     The  Glory  of  Christ  in  Heaven, 

1  f\  THE  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 
*^   The  glories  of  the  place 

Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace ! 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 

Sit  smiling  on  his  brow, 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

3  [Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down, 
*  Isaiah  xl.  17. 
460 


HEAVEN.  695 

Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers  rejoice 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown.] 
i  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 
Through  every  heavenly  .street, 
And  lay  their  highest  honours  down 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 
;  Those  soft,  those  blessed  feet  of  his 
That  once  rude  iron  tore, 
High  on  a  throne  of  light  they  stand, 
And  all  the  saints  adore. 
S  His  head,  the  dear  majestic  head 
That  cruel  thorns  did  wound, 
See  what  immortal  glories  shine, 
And  circle  it  around. 
7  This  is  the  man,  th'  exalted  man 
Whom  we  unseen  adore ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 
S  [Lord,  how  our  souls  are  all  on  fire 
To  see  thy  bless'd  abode, 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praise 
To  our  incarnate  God. 
9  And  whilst  our  faith  enjoys  this  sight 
We  long  to  leave  our  clay, 
And  wish  thy  fiery  chariots,  Lord, 
To  fetch  our  souls  away.] 

£qo         (Hymn  75.  B.  2.  C.  M.) 

VJO*   Spiritual  and  eternal  joys ;  or,  the  beatific 
Sight  of  Christ. 

1  Tj^ROM  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise, 
-"-^    And  run  eternal  rounds, 

Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 
And  all  created  bounds. 

2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul 

Shall  death  itself  out-brave, 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind, 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

3  There,  were  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns 

In  heaven's  unmeasur'd  space, 
I'll  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 

4  Millions  of  years  my  wondering  eyes 

Shall  o'er  thy  beauties  rove, 
And  endless  ages  I'll  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  love. 
#1  "       39* 


694 — 696      doxologies. 

5  Sweet  Jesus,  every  smile  of  thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  bring, 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring, 

6  Haste,  my  beloved,  fetch  my  soul 

Up  to  tny  bless'd  abode, 
Flv,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  see 
My  Saviour  and  my  God.] 


DOXOLOGIES. 

AQ1         (Hymn  26.  B.  3.  1st.  L.M.) 
"^*±»  Ji  Song  of  Praise  to  the  ever-blessed  Trim* 
ity,  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit. 

1  "DLESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love 
-■-*  To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above, 

And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 
From  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood, 
Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  the  sacred  Spirit  praise, 
Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  wo 
Makes  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore, 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 

695.        (Hymn  29.  B.  3.  2d.  L.  M.) 

1  rjLORY  to  God  the  Trinity 

"  Whose  name  has  mysteries  unknown  ; 
In  essence  One,  in  person  Three  ; 
A  social  nature,  yet  alone. 

2  When  all  our  noblest  powers  are  join'd 
The  honours  of  thy  name  to  raise, 
Thy  glories  over-match  our  mind, 
And  angels  faint  beneatli  the  praise. 

096.        (Hymn  32.  B.  3.  3d.  L.  M.) 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
fiv  all  on  earth,  and  all  IP  heaven. 
462 


doxologies.         697— -  701 

SCl~J  (Hymn  33.  B.  3.  L.  M.) 

"J/.  Or  thus: 

ALL  glory  to  thy  wondrous  name, 
Father  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 
Thus  we  exalt  the  Lord,  the  Lamb, 
And  thus  we  praise  the  heavenly  Dove. 

698.  (Hymn  27.  B.  3.  1st  C.  M. 

p  LORY  to  God  the  Father's  name, 
"  Who,  from  our  sinful  race, 
Chose  out  his  favourites  to  proclaim 
The  honours  of  his  grace. 

2  Glory  to  God  the  Son  be  paid, 

Who  dwelt  in  humble  clay, 
And  to  redeem  us  from  the  dead 
Gave  his  own  life  away. 

3  Glory  to  God  the  Spirit  give, 

From  whose  almighty  power 
Our  souls  their  heavenly  birth  derive. 
And  bless  the  happy  hour. 

4  Glory  to  God,  that  reigns  above, 

Th'  eternal  Three  and  One, 

Who,  by  the  wonders  of  his  love, 

Has  made  his  nature  known. 

699.  (Hymn  30.  B.  3.  2d.  C.  M.) 

1  rTlHE  God  of  mercy  be  ador'd, 

-*■    Who  calls  our  souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word, 
And  new-creating  breath. 

2  To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  all  divine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

700.  (Hymn  34.  B.  3.  3d.  C.  M.J 

TVOW  let  the  Father  and  (he  Son 
x;    And  Spirit  be  ador'd, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

^fkl  (Hymn  3o.  B.  3.  C.  M.) 

/U1-  Or  thus: 

HONOUR  to  thee.  Alrn:_ 
\nd 
All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
The  Spirit,  and  the  Son. 
463 


702 705         DOXOLOGIES.' 

702.  (C  m.) 

T  ET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
-*-*  And  Spirit  be  adorM, 
"Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

703.  (Hymn  2$.  B.  3.  1st.  S.  M.) 

1  T  ET  God  the  Father  live 
■"  For  ever  on  our  tongues  ; 

Sinners  from  his  first  love  derive 
The  ground  of  all  their  songs. 

2  Ye  saints,  employ  your  breath 
In  honour  to  the  Son, 

"Who  bought  your  souls  from  hell  and  death 
By  offering  up  his  own. 

3  Give  to  the  Spirit  praise 
Of  an  immortal  strain, 

Whose  light  and  power  and  grace  conveys 
Salvation  down  to  men. 

4  While  God  the  Comforter 
Reveals  our  pardon'd  sin, 

0  may  the  blood  and  water  bear 
The  same  record  within. 

b      To  the  great  One  and  Three 
That  seal  his  grace  in  heaven, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  glory  given. 

704.  (Hymn  31.  B.  3.  2d.  S.  M.) 

1  I*  ET  God  the  Maker's  name 

■"  Have  honour,  love  and  fear, 
To  God  the  Saviour  pay  the  same, 
And  God  the  Comforter. 

2  Father  of  Lights  above. 
Thy  mercy  we  adore, 

The  Son  of  thy  eternal  love, 
And  Spirit  of  thy  power. 

705.  (Hymn  36.  B.  3.  3d.  S.  M.) 

YE  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 
464 


DOXOLOGIES.      '    706—709 

-7A£  (Hymn  37.  B.  3.  S.  M.) 

'  U^-  Or  thus  : 

GIVE  to  the  Father  praise, 
<ri\e  glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honour  done. 

707.  As  the  113th  Psalm. 

"VTOW  to  the  Great  and  Sacred  Three, 
-^    The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

Eternal  praise  and  glory  given, 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

r~nQ  (Hymn  33.  B.  S.) 

'  uo«    A  Soiv-  of  Praise  to  the  Blessed  Trinity, 

The  1st  as  the  143th  Psalm. 
3      T  GIVE  immortal  praise 
*  To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  my  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above  ; 
He  sent  his  own  Eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins  That  man  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 
Immortal  glory  too, 

Who  bought  us  with  his  blood 

From  everlasting  wo  : 
And  now  he  lives,  And  now  he  reign?, 
And  sees  the  fruit  Of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 
Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 
Makes  t!i2  dead  sinner  live  : 

His  work  completes  The  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul  With  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  Thee 
Be  endless  honours  done, 
The  undivided  Three, 
And  the  Mysterious  One  ; 

Where  reason  fails,  With  all  her  powers  ; 
There  faith  prevails,  And  love  adores. 


w/^q  (Hvmn  39.  B.  3.) 

'uy-        The  2d  as  the  148th  Psalm. 
^O  him  that  chose  us  first 
Before  the  world  began, 
465 


Tc 


710 713  HOSANNAS. 

To  him  that  bore  the  curse 

To  save  rebellious  man, 
To  Him  that  form'd  Our  hearts  anew, 
Is  endless  praise,  And  glory  due. 

2  The  Father's  love  shall  run 
Through  our  immortal  songs, 
We  bring  to  God  the  Son 
Hosannas  on  our  tongues  ; 

Our  lips  address  The  Spirit's  name 
With  equal  praise,  And  zeal  the  same. 

3  Let  every  saint  above, 

And  angels  round  the  throne, 

For  ever  bless  and  love 

The  Sacred  Three  in  One : 
Thus  heaven  shall  raise  His  honours  high 
When  earth  and  time  Grow  old  and  die. 

7irfc  (Hymn  40.  B.  3.) 

L  u*        The  3d  as  the  14Sth  Psalm, 
^O  God  the  Father's  throne 
Perpetual  honours  raise ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise : 
And  while  our  lips  Their  tribute  bring, 
Our  faith  adores  The  name  we  sing. 

711.  As  the  14Sth  Psalm. 

^0  God  the  Father's  throne 
Perpetual  honours  raise, 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise  : 
Writh  all  our  powers,  Eternal  King, 
Thy  name  we  sing,  While  faith  adores. 

«10  (Hymn  41.  B.  3.) 

'-1Z.  Or  thus: 

TO  our  eternal  God, 
The  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all  divine, 
Three  mysteries  in  One. 
Salvation,  power,  And  praise  be  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  And  all  in  heaven. 

THEHOSAXXA;    OR,  SALVATION  AS- 
CRIBED TO  CHRIST. 
713.  (Hymn  42.  B.  3.  L.  M.) 

1  TTOSANNA  to  King  David's  Son 
-"  WTho  reigns  on  a  superior  throne ; 
466 


Tc 


T( 


HOSANWAS.  714^—716 

We  bless  the  Prince  of  heavenly  birth, 
Who  brings  salvation  down  to  earth. 
2  Let  every  nation,  every  age, 
In  this  delightful  work  engage  ; 
Old  men  and  babes  in  Sion  sing 
The  growing  glories  of  her  King. 

714.        (Hymn43.  B.  3.  CM.) 

i  Tl  OSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  grace, 
-"-  Sion,  behold  thy  Kin^ ; 
Proclaim  the  Son  of  David's  race, 
And  teach  the  babes  to  sing. 
2  Hosanna  to  th'  incarnate  Word, 
Who  from  the  Father  came ; 
Ascribe  salvation  to  the  Lord, 
With  blessings  on  his  name. 

71  r  (Hvmnl6.  B.  1.  CM.) 

'  *  °'    Hosanna  to  Christ,  Matt.  xxi.  9.    Luke 
xix.  38.  40. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
-■-■-  Of  David's  ancient  line, 
His  natures  two,  his  person  one, 

Mysterious  and  divine. 

2  The  root  of  David  here  we  find. 

And  offspring  is  the  same ; 
Eternity  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 

3  Blest  he  that  comes  to  wTetched  men 

With  peaceful  news  from  heaven  ; 
Hosannas  of  the  highest  strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  given. 

4  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 

Th'  hosanna  on  their  tongues, 
Lest  rocks  and  stones  should  rise,  and  break 
Their  silence  into  songs. 

7-ifi  (Hymn  89.  B.  2.  CM.) 

'  1U*       ChrisVs  Victory  over  Satan. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  our  conquering  King! 
TT  The  prince  of  darkness  flies, 

His  troops  rush  headlong  down  to  hell 
Like  lightning  from  the  skies. 

2  There  bound  in  chains  the  lions  roar, 

And  fright  the  rescu'd  sheep, 
But  heavy  bars  confine  their  power 
And  malice  to  the  deep, 

4fi7 


717,  718  HOSANNAS. 

3  Hosanna  to  our  conquering  King, 
All  hail,  incarnate  Love 1 
Ten  thousand  songs  and  glories  wait 
To  crown  thy  head  above. 

I  Thy  victories  and  thy  deathless  fame 
Through  the  wide  World  shall  run, 
And  everlasting  ages  sing 
The  triumphs  thou  hast  won. 

717.  (Hymn  44.  B.  3.  S.  M.) 

1  TJOSANNA  to  the  Son 
X*  Of  David  and  of  God, 

Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon  down, 
And  bought  it  with  his  blood. 

2  To  Christ  the  anointed  King 
Be  endless  blessings  given, 

Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  sing, 
Who  made  our  peace  with  heaven, 

718.  (Hymn 45.  B.  3.  As  the  148th  Psalm.) 

1  TTOSANNA  to  the  King 

•"  Of  David's  ancient  blood ; 

Behold  he  comes  to  bring 

Forgiving  grace  from  God  : 
Let  old  and  young  Attend  his  way, 
And  at  his  feet  Their  honours  lay. 

2  Glory  to  God  on  high, 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb ; 
L.et  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky 
His  wondrous  love  proclaim ; 

Upon  his  head  Shall  honours  rest, 
And  every  age  Pronounce  him  blest. 
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INCLUDING 


A  GREAT  XUMBER  OF  ORIGI.YALS : 


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AN  APPENDIX 


PR.  WATTS'S  PSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 


By  JOHN  RIPPON,  D.  D. 


PUBLISHED  AND  FOR  SALE  BY  D.  CLARK, 
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1827, 


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PREFACE 

TO  THE  TENTH   EDITION. 


THE  good  acceptance  and  success  with  which  the 
i  editions  of  this  volume  have  been  blessed,  de- 
mand my  warmest  and  most  unfeigned  gratitude  to  the 
<;od  of  Providence  and  Grace,  with  whom  are  the  is- 
sues of  all  our  endeavours  to  promote  his  glory. 

The  First  edition  of  the  Selection  consisted  of  five 
hundred  and  eighty-eight  Hymns;  three  hundred  of 
which  had  never  appeared  in  any  collection  for  public 
worship  before.  About  one  hundred  and  fifty  of  them, 
as  the  preface  announced,  were  originals.  Some  of 
these,  on  different  subjects.  I  had  the  pleasure  of  com- 
posing; others  were  the  productions  of  several  eminent 
persons— the  flower  of  that  denomination  of  Christians 
to  which  it  is  my  honour  to  belons.  These  were  hand- 
somely communicated  for  the  Selection;  and  many  of 
them,"  according  to  the  forms  of  law,  were  regularly 
assigned  to  me,  in  my  own  right  and  as  my  sole  proper- 
ty :  of  which  my  reverend  friends,  Dr.  John  Ryiand, 
now  of  Bristol:  Mr.  Job  David,  of  Frome  ;  and  Mr. 
Thomas  Dunscombe.  of  Yeovil— are  yet  living  witness- 
es. This  statement  is  given  to  prevent  all  future  illicit 
republications  of  any  of  the  original  parts  of  this  work. 

In  the  preface  to  the  former  editions.  I  expressed  my 
fear.  li  Notwithstanding  this  addition  of  above  five  nan 
dred  Hymns  to  Dr.  Watts' s  Hymns  and  Psalms,  that  all 
of  them  together  would  not  furnish  a  sufficient  variety 
for  every  subject  of  consideration  which  might  arise  in 
the  course  of  the  christian  ministry."  Time,  general 
use  of  the  Hymns,  and  a  frequent  recurrence  to  the  In- 
dex of  their  subjects,  have  since  united  to  prove  that 
these  apprehensions  were  not  altogether  unfounded  or 
problematical :  and  that  there  was  reason  for  intimating, 
4i  that  too  great  a  variety  of  erangelical  Hymns,  for 
public  worship,  is  a  thing  scarcely  conceivable." 

The  truth  is,  respecting  the  Selection  at  least,  that, 
with  all  its  diversity  of  subjects,  even  considered  as  an 
Appendix  to  Dr.  Watts,  it  has  been  found  rather  defi- 
cient than  redundant.  Hence,  on  mature  deliberation, 
and  with  the  advice  and  assistance  of  some  of  my  most 
respectable  brethren  in  the  ministry,  and  other  "distin- 
guished friends,  I  have  enlarged  this  the  in- 
sertion, under  proper  heads,  of  more  than  sixty  Hymns. 
The  far  greater  part  of  these  are  entirely  orignizl's,  and 
are  duly  placed  under  the  protection  of  the  law. 

To  distinguish  those  in  the  enlargement,  which  are 
my  own  compositions,  would  neither  add  the  embellish- 
ments of  piety  or  poetry  to  them,  nor,  perhaps,  answer 
any  other  valuable  end."  It  may  suffice  to  say.  that,  with 
no  inconsiderable  attention,  I  have  endeavoured  to  in- 
troduce Hymns  on  such  subjects  as  were  not  to  be  found 
in  the  volume,  and  on  heads  which  are  interesting  and 
471 


PREFACE. 

popular,  I  mean  of  general  use,  and  therefore  of  (be 
greatest  consequence.  A  few  are  inserted  on  tlu  Trim 
ty,  on  the  Divinity  of  Christ,  and  on  the  Work  of  the. 
Holy  Spirit.  But  the  greater  part  of  the  additions  con- 
sists of  Hymns  adapted  to  Village  Worship,  to  Monthly 
Prayer  Meetings  for  the  Spreaa  of  the  Gospel,  to  Mis- 
sionary  Meetings,  and  to  tiie  chapter  of  Hymns  before 
and  after  Sermon;— a  chapter  this,  which  there  was 
but  little  dancer  of  protracting  to  an  undesirable  length. 
The  sections  on  Affliction,  Death,  and  Judgment,  have 
also  received  some  enlargement;  and  so  have  the  In- 
dexes, both  of  scriptures  and  of  subjects. 

This  new  edition,  which  I  hope  competent  judges  will 
find  to  be  an  improved  one,  I  present,  with  the  utmost 
respect  and  affection,  to  my  fellow-labourers,  to  the 
churches,  and  to  the  individuals,  of  different  denomina- 
tions, both  at  home  and  abroad,  who  have  either  stated- 
ly or  occasionally  used  the  former  copies. 

And  now,  with  all  the  solemnity  of  an  entire  dedica- 
tion, I  commit  the  volume  to  Thy  care,  patronage,  and 
special  blessing,  O  Thou  infinitely  beautiful  and  bounti- 
ful Being !  to  whom  I  am,  of  all  the  sons  of  Adam,  pe 
culiarly  indebted ;  beseeching  thee,  for  the  sake  of  my 
crucified  and  ascended  Redeemer,  to  grant,  "That, 
however  weak  and  contemptible  this  work  may  seem 
in  the  eyes  of  the  children  of  the  world,  and  however 
imperfect  it  really  may  be,  as  well  as  the  author  of  it 
unworthy,  it  may,  nevertheless,  live  before  thee,  and, 
through  a  divine  power,  be  mighty"  to  lessen  the  mise- 
ries, and  to  increase  the  holiness  and  bliss  of  multitudes 
"in  distant  places,  and  in  generations  yet  to  come! 
Impute  it  not,  O  God,  as  a  culpable  ambition,  if  I  de- 
sire, that,  whatever  becomes  of  my  name,  this  work 
may  be  propagated  far  abroad,  that  it  may  reach  to 
those  who  are  yet  unborn,  and  teach  them  *hy  name, 
and  thy  praise,  when  the  author  lias  long  dwelt  jo  the 
dust:  that  so,  when  he  shall  appear  before  thee  in  die 
great  day  of  final  accounts,  hisjoy  may  be  increased, 
and  his  croicn  brightened,  by  numbers  before  unknown 
to  each  other  and  to  him!  But  if  this  petition  be  too 
great  to  be  granted  to  one  who  pretends  no  claim  to 
hope  for  being  favoured  with  the  hast,  give  him  to  be, 
in  thine  almighty  hand,  the  blessed  instrument  of  con- 
verting and  saving  one  soul ;  and  if  it  be  but  one,  and 
that  the  meatiest  and  weakest  of  all  the  human  race, 
though  it  should  be  amidst  a  thousand  disappointments 
with  respect  to  others,  yet  it  shall  be  the  subject  of  im- 
mortal songs  of  praise  to  thee,  O  blessed  God.  for  and 
by  every  soul,  whom,  through  the  blood  of  Jesus,  and 
the  srace  of  thy  Spirit,  thou  hast  saved  ;  and  everlast- 
ing honour  shall  be  ascribed  to  the  Father,  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Spirit,  by  the  innumerable  company  of 
angels,  and  by  the  genera!  assembly,  and  the  church  of 
the  first-born  in  heaven.    Amen ! ' ' 

JOHN  RIPrO.Y- 
JSTo.  11,  Grange  Road* 
472 


HYMNS. 


GOD. 


-l0         (1)     L.M.  Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
'  l  J*  A  Song  of  Praise  to  God. 


T 


0  God.  the  universal  Kins;, 
Let  all  mankind  their  tribute  bring  ; 
All  that  have  breath,  your  voices  raise, 
In  songs  of  never-ceasing  praise. 

2  The  spacious  earth  on  which  we  tread, 
And  wider  heavens  stretch'd  o'er  our  head, 
A  larg-e  and  solemn  temple  frame 

To  celebrate  its  Builder's  fame. 

3  Here  the  bright  sun,  that  rules  the  day, 
As  through  the  sky  lie  makes  his  way," 
To  all  the  world  proclaims  aloud 

The  boundless  sovereignty  of  God. 

4  When  from  his  courts  the  sun  retires, 
And  with  the  day  his  voice  expires, 
The  moon  and  stars  adopt  the  son?, 
And  through  the  night  the  praise  prolong-. 

5  The  list'ninsr  earth  with  rapture  hears 
The  harmonious  music  of  the  spheres  ; 
And  all  her  tribes  the  notes  repeat, 
That  God  is  wise,  and  good,  and  great. 

6  But  man,  endow'd  with  nobler  powers, 
His  God  in  nobler  strains  adores  ; 
His  is  the  gift  to  know  the  song, 

As  well  as  sing  with  tuneful  tongue. 

•  an         (~)     L.  M.  Williams's  Psalms. 
'  ^u'  The  Unity  of  God,  Deut.  vi.  4. 

i  "EXTERNAL  God!  Almighty  Cause 

■"  Of  earth,  and  seas,  and  worlds  unknown; 

All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws, 

All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  Being  singly  stands, 
Of  "all  within  itself  posses't, 

473  40* 


721,  722         THE  BEING  AND  3,  4 

Controll'd  by  none  are  thy  commands 
Thou  from  thyself  alone  art  blest. 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe  ; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  due  homage  pay; 

All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathen  lands  ; 
Their  idol"  deities  dethrone  ; 

Reduce  the  world  to  thy  command  ; 
And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 

791  (3)    L.  M. 

'  ^  *  •     The  Spirituality  of  God,  John  iv.  24. 

1  HPHOU  art,  0  God  !  a  spirit  pure, 
-*-    Invisible  to  mortal  eyes  ; 

Th'  immortal,  and  the  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  Whilst  nature  changes,  and  her  works 
Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve,  and  die, 
Thy  essence  pure  no  change  shall  see, 
Secure  of  immortality. 

3  Thou  great  Invisible  !  what  hand 
Can  draw  thy  image  spotless  fair! 
To  what  in  heaven,  to  what  on  earth, 
Can  men  the  immortal  King  compare  ! 

4  Let  stupid  heathens  frame  their  gods 
Of  gold,  and  silver,  wood  and  stone ; 
Ours  is  the  God  that  made  the  heavens ; 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone. 

5  My  soul,  thy  purest  homage  pay, 
In  truth  and  spirit  him  adore  ; 
More  shall  this  please  than  sacrifice, 
Than  outward  forms  delight  him  more. 

woo  (4)     L.  M.  Steele. 

4  ££.Tht  Eternity  of  God,  and. Man's  Mortality , 

Psalm  xc. 
1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  been  thy  children's  God} 

-*-*  All-powerful,  wise,  and  good,  and  just, 

In  every  age  their  safe  abode, 

Their  hope,  their  refuge,  and  their  trust. 
3  Before  thy  word  gave  nature  birth, 

Or  spread  the  starry  heavens  abroad, 

Or  form'd  the  varied  face  of  earth, 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 
3  Great  Father  of  eternity, 

How  short  are  ages  in  thy  sight  f 
174 


5  PERFECTIONS    OF   COD.  72$ 

A  thousand  years  how  swift  they  fly  ! 
Like  one  short  silent  watch  oi  night ! 

4  Uncertain  life,  how  so 

Dream  of  an  hour,  how  short  our  bloom  * 
Like  spriiiir's  gay  rerdure  now  we  rise, 
Cut  down  ere  night  to  till  the  tomb. 

ich  as  to  count  our  shorttaing  days, 
And,  with  true  diligence,  apply 
Our  hearts  to  wisdom's  s  icrcd  ways, 
That  we  may  learn  to  live  and  die. 

6  0  make  our  sacred  pleasures  rise, 
In  sweet  proportion  to  our  pains, 
'Till  e'en  the  sad  remembrance  dies, 
Nor  one  uneasy  thought  complains. 

7  [Let  thy  almighty  work  appear 
With  power  and  evidence  divine  ; 
And  may  the  bliss  thy  servants  share 
Continued  to  their  children  shine. 

5  Thy  silorious  image,  fair  imprest, 
Let  all  our  heart  and  lives  declare  ; 
Beneath  thy  kind  protection  blest. 
May  all  our  labours  own  thy  care!] 

~no  (3)     L.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 

'  -°-  Tie  Immutability  of  Go!,  and  the  Mutabi- 
lity '••?{,  Psalm  cii.  25— £8. 

1  f^  RE  AT  Former  of  this  various  frame, 
"  Our  souls  adore  thine  awful  name  ; 
And  bow  and  tremble  while  they  praise 
The  Ancient  of  eternal  days. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  with  unsurprisM  survey, 
Saw'st  nature  rising  yesterday  ; 
And.  as  to-morrow,  shall  thine  eye 
See  earth  and  stars  in  ruin  lie. 

3  Beyond  an  angel's  vision  bright, 
Thou  dwelPst  in  selt-existent  light ; 
Whi^h  shines,  with  undiminish'd  ray, 
Whu<2  suns  and  worlds  in  smoke  decay. 

4  Our  days  a  transient  period  run, 
And  change  with  every  circling  sun  : 
And,  in  the  firmest  state  we  boast, 
A  moth  can  crush  us  into  dust, 

5  But  let  the  creatures  fall  around  : 
Let  death  consign  us  to  the  ground; 
Let  the  last  general  flame  arise, 
And  melt  the  arches  cf  the  skies  : 

475 


T24,  7%5        THE  BEING  AND  6,  7 

6  Calm  as  the  summer's  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  wreck  of  nature  see, 
While  grace  secures  us  an  abode, 
Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God. 

TO  A      (6)    C.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Lyric  Poems. 
'  Z4'  The  Infinite. 

1  HHHY  names,  how  infinite  they  be ! 
-*■    Great  Everlasting  One ! 

Boundless  thy  might  and  majesty, 
And  unconfin'd  thy  throne. 

2  Thy  glories  shine  of  wond'rous  size, 

And  wondrous  large  thy  grace  ; 
Immortal  day  breaks  from  thine  eyes, 
And  Gabriel  veils  his  face. 

3  Thine  essence  is  a  vast  abyss 

Which  angels  cannot  sound, 
An  ocean  of  infinities 
Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

4  The  mysteries  of  creation  lie 

Beneath  enlighten'd  minds ; 
Thoughts  can  ascend  beyond  the  sky, 
And  fly  before  the  winds  ; 

5  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills, 

And  stretch  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
But  half  thy  name  our  spirits  fills, 
And  overloads  our  soul. 

6  In  vain  our  haughty  reason  swells, 

For  nothing's  found  in  thee 
But  boundless  Inconceivables, 
And  vast  Eternity. 

<jcyn         (7)    L.  M.  Merrick's  Psalms. 
/  *jU.     ti16  Power  and  Providence  of  God, 
Psalm  cxxxv. 

1  VE  servants  of  your  God,  his  fame 

-■-    In  songs  of  highest  praise  proclaim ; 
Ye  who,  on  his  commands  intent, 
The  courts  of  Israel's  Lord  frequent ; 

2  Him  praise — the  everlasting  King, 
And  mercy's  unexhausted  spring": 
Haste,  to  his  name  your  voices  rear  ; 
What  name  like  his  the  heart  can  cheer  ? 

3  Thy  greatness,  Lord,  my  thoug-hts  attest, 
With  awful  gratitude  impress'd, 

Nor  know,  among  the  seats  divine, 
A  power  that  shall  contend  with  thine  ; 
476 


8  PERFECTIONS   OF  GOD.  726 

4  O  Thou,  whose  aJl-disposir.g  sway 
The  heavens,  the  earth,  and  seas  ohey  ; 
Whose  might  through  all  extent  extends, 
Sinks  through  all  depth,  all  height  transcends  ; 

5  From  earth's  low  margin  to  the  skies, 
Now  bids  the  pregnant  vapours  rise  ; 
The  lightnings  pallid  sheet  expands  ; 
And  glads  with  showers  the  furrow'd  lands . 

6  Now,  from  thy  storehouse,  built  on  high, 
Permits  the  imprisoned  winds  to  fly  ; 
And,  guided  bv  thy  will,  to  sweep 
The  surface  of  the  foaming  deep  : 

7  Him  praise — the  everlasting  King, 
And  mercy's  unexhausted  spring: 
Haste,  to  his  name  your  voices  rear; 
What  name  like  his  the  heart  can  cheer  ? 

79fi  (8)     C.  M. 

/— u.     77^  Omnipresence  ami  Omniscience  or 
God,  Psalm  exxxix. 

1  T  ORD  !  thou,  with  an  unerring  beam, 
-*-'  Surveyed  all  my  powers  ; 
My  rising  steps  are  watch'd  by  thee  ; 

Bv  thee,  my  resting  hours. 

2  My  thoughts,  scarce  struggling  into  birth, 

are  known  to  thee  : 
Abrc  ad,  at  home,  still  I'm  enclos'd 
With  thine  immensity. 
S  To  thee,  the  labyrinths  of  life 
In  open  vie  v.-  appear  ; 
Nor  steals  a  whisper  from  my  lips 
Without  thy  listening  1 

4  Belvnd  I  glance,  and  thou  art  there  ; 

Beiore  me,  shines  thy  name  ; 
And  tis  thy  strong  almighty  hand 
Sustains  my  tender  frame. 

5  Such  knowledge  mocks  the  vain  essays 

Of  my  astonish/ d  mind  ; 
Nor  can  my  reason's  soaring  eye 
Its  towering  summit  find. 
PAUSE. 

6  Where  from  thy  Spirit  shall  I  stretch 

The  pinions  of  my  flight  ? 
Or  wnere,  through  nature's  spacious  range, 
Shall  I  elude  thy  sight ! 

7  Scal'd  I  the  skies,  the  blaze  divine 

Would  overwhelm  my  soul : 
477 


727  THE  BEING  AND 

Plung'd  I  to  hell,  there  should  I  hear 
Thine  awful  thunders  roll. 
S  If  on  a  morning's  darting  ray 
With  matchless  speed  I  rode, 
And  flew  to  the  wild  lonely  shore, 
That  bounds  the  ocean's  flood  ; 
9  Thither  thine  hand,  all-present  God! 
Must  guide  the  wondrous  way, 
And  thine  Omnipotence  support 
The  fabric  of  my  clay. 
10  Should  I  involve  myself  around 
With  clouds  of  tenfold  night, 
The  clouds  would  shine  like  blazing  noon 
Before  thy  piercing  sight. 
i  1  *  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hour, 
*  Are  both  alike  to  thee  : 
'  O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  Power 
'From  which  I  cannot  flee  !' 

797      (9)    C.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Lyric  Poems, 
s  At ,  Divine  Sovereignty. 

1  TZEEP  silence,  all  created  things  ; 
"-  And  wait  your  Maker's  nod ; 

My  soul  stands  trembling  while  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown, 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree: 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  Chain'd  to  his  throne,  a  volume  lies, 

With  all  the  fates  of  men, 
With  every  angel's  form  and  size, 
Drawn  by  th'  Eternal  pen. 

4  His  providence  unfolds  the  book, 

And  makes  his  counsels  shine ; 
Each  opening  leaf,  and  ev'ry  stroke 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 

5  Here  he  exalts  neglected  worms 

To  sceptres  and  a  crown  : 
And  there  the  following  pa<*e  he  turns, 
And  treads  the  monarch  down. 
8  Not  Gabriel  asks  the  reason  why 
Nor  God  the  reason  gives  ; 
Nor  dares  the  favourite  angel  pry 
Between  the  folded  leaves. 
7  Mv  God,  I  would  not  long  to  see 
My  fate  with  curious  eyes. 
478 


10,11       PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.     728,729 

What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 

Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise  : 
S  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 

O  may  I  find  my  name 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place, 

Beneath  my  Lord  the  Lamb  ! 

~OQ  (10)     7's-     B-  Francis. 

/  ZO.  The  Majesty  of  God, 

1  rjLORY  to  the  eternal  King, 
"  Clad  in  majesty  supreme ! 
Let  all  heaven  his  praises  sinsj, 
Let  all  worlds  his  power  proclaim. 

2  Through  eternity  he  reigns 

In  unbounded  realms  of  light ; 
He  the  universe  sustains 
As  an  atom  in  his  sight. 

3  Suns  on  suns,  through  boundless  space, 
With  their  systems  move  or  stand  ; 
Or,  to  occupy  their  place, 

New  orbs  rise  at  his  command. 

4  Kingdoms  flourish,  empires  fall, 
Nations  live,  and  nations  die, 
All  forms  nothing,  nothing  all — 
At  the  movement  of  his  eye. 

5  O,  let  my  transported  soul 
Ever  on  Ins  glories  gaze  ; 
Ever  yield  to  his  control, 
Ever  sound  his  lofty  praise ! 

■70Q  01)    L.  M.  Beddome. 

4Z\3.  The  Wisdom  of  God. 

1  WAIT,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will ; 

**    Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still  \ 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise  ; 
His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  his  work,  the  cause  conceals  ; 
But,  though  his  methods  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  In  heaven,  and  earth,  and  air,  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees  ; 

And  by  his  saints  it  stands  confest, 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wrait  then,  my  soul,  submissive  waif, 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat ; 

479 


730  THE  BEING  AND  1£ 

And,  'midst  the  terrors  of  his  rod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 

700      (!2)  (First  Part.)  CM.  Steele. 
/  JU.     The  Goodness  of  God,  Nahum,  ii.  7. 

1  XT  E  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

-*•    With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  way^. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him  we  live  and  move  ; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms  ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come ; 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies  ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward, 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  Almighty  love, 

W7hat  honours  shall  we  raise  ! 
Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

7QA         (,2)     (Second  Part.)     CM. 
/  JU.  Q0(i  is  l^ve,  1  John,  iv.  8. 

1  A  MID  the  splendours  of  thy  state, 
-£*-  My  God,  thy  love  appears 
With  the  soft  radiance  of  the  moon 

Among  a  thousand  stars. 

2  Nature  through  all  her  ample  round 

Thy  boundless  power  proclaims, 
And,  in  melodious  accent,  speaks 
The  goodness  of  thy  names. 

3  Thy  justice,  holiness,  and  truth, 

Our  solemn  awe  excite  ; 
But  the  sweet  charms  of  sovereign  grace 
O'erwhelm  us  with  delight. 

4  Sinai,  in  clouds,  and  smoke,  and  fire, 

Thunders  thy  dreadful  name ; 
But  Sion  sings,  in  melting  notes. 
The  honours  of  the  Lamb. 
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13,14       PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.    731,732 

5  In  all  thy  doctrines  and  commands, 

Thy  counsels  and  designs, — 
In  ev'ry  work  thy  hands  have  fram'd, 
Thy  "love  supremely  shines. 

6  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim 

'through  earth  and  heaven  above, 
The  joyful,  the  transporting  news, 
That  God  the  Lord  is  Love  ! 

-rj-.  (13)    L.M.    Medley. 

/  Jl.  The  Loving-Kindness  of  the  Lord,  Psalm." 
lxiii.  7. 

1  \  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
■*-*-  And  sine:  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise  : 
He  justly  claims  a  sons  from  me, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruin'd  in  the  fall, 
Yet  lov'd  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  sav'd  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving-kindness,  0  how  great ! 

3  Though  num'rous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 
His  loving-kindness,  0  how  strong ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathefd  thick  and  thunder'd  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 
His  loving-kindness,  0  how  good  t 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart  ; 
But  though  I  have  him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

€  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 

Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 

O  !  may  my  last  expiring  breath 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 
7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 

To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day  ; 

And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 

His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

m  od      (14)  C.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Lyric  Poems, 
'  *>*•  The  Grace  of  God. 

I  TTfHEN  the  Eternal  bows  the  skies 
**    To  visit  earthly  things, 
With  scorn  divine  he  turns  his  eyes 
From  towers  of  haughty  kings. 
431  41 


l 


733  THE  BEING  AND  15 

2  He  bids  his  awful  chariot  roll 

Far  downward  from  the  skies, 
To  visit  every  humble  soul, 
With  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 

3  Why  should  the  Lord,  that  reigns  above, 

Disdain  so  lofty  kings  ? 
Say,  Lord,  and  why  such  looks  of  love 

Upon  such  worthless  things  ? 
1  Mortals,  be  dumb  ;  what  creature  dare*? 

Dispute  his  awful  will  ? 
Ask  no  account  of  his  affairs, 

But  tremble,  and  be  still. 

5  Just  like  his  nature  is  his  grace, 

All  sov'reign  and  all  free ; 
Great  God,  how  searchless  are  thy  ways ! 
How  deep  thy  judgments  be  ! 

7oo  (15)    IPs.  S . 

/  OJ.    xhe  Mercy  of  God,  Psalm  lxxxix.  L 

1  rpHY  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my  song. 
-*-    The  joy  of  my  heart,  and  the  boast  of  m> 

tongue ; 
Thy  free  grace  alone,  from  the  first  to  the  last, 
Hath  won  my  affections,  and  bound  my  soul  fast. 

2  Without  thy  sweet  mercy  I  could  not  live  here, 
Sin  soon  would  reduce  me  to  utter  despair ; 
But,  through  thy  free  goodness,  my  spirits  revive. 
And  he  that  first  made  me,  still  keeps  me  alive. 

3  Thy  mercy  is  more  than  a  match  for  my  heart, 
Which  wonders  to  feel  its  own  hardness  depart ; 
Dissolv'd  by  thy  goodness,  I  fall  to  the  ground, 
And  weep  to  the  praise  of  the  mercy  I  found. 

i  The  door  of  thy  mercy  stands  open  all  day 
To  the  poor  and  the  needy,  who  knock  by  the 

way; 
No  sinner  shall  ever  be  empty  sent  back, 
Who  comes  seeking  mercy  for  Jesus's  sake* 

rj  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell : 
Its  glories  I'll  sing,  and  its  wonders  I'll  tell : 
'Twas  Jesus  my  friend,  when  he  hung  on  the  tree, 
Who  opened  the  channel  of  mercy  for  me. 

6  Great  Father  of  mercies  !  thy  goodness  I  own, 
And  the  covenant  love  of  thy  crucified  Son: 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  whose  whisper  divine, 
Seals  mercy  and  pardon  and  rigkteousne&s  mine! 

482 


7oj  l"»     ''«• 

■  f>  *•  77*<?  Lmg-suffering;  or,  Patience  of  God.. 


16,  IT     PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.     "34.  ^35 

(i6)  rs. 

1  T  ORD,  and  am  I  yet  alive, 
JL*  Not  in  torments,  not  in  hell.' 
Still  doth  thy  ijood  Spirit  strive  !  — 
"With  the  chief  of  sinners  dwell ! 

Tell  it  unto  sinners,  tell, 
I  am,  I  am  out  of  hell ! 

2  Yes,  I  still  lift  up  mine  eyes, 
Will  not  of  thy  love  despair ; 
Still  in  spite  of  sin  I  rise, 

Still  I  bow  to  thee  in  prayer.  Tell  it,  &c, 

3  0  the  length  and  breadth  of  love  ! 
Jesus,  Saviour,  can  it  be  ! 

All  thy  mercy's  height  I  prove, 

All  the  depth  is  seen  in  me.  Ten  it,  &c. 

4  See  a  bush,  that  burns  with  fire, 
Unconsum'd  amid  the  name  ! 

I    Turn  aside  the  sight  t'  admire, 
I  the  living  wonder  am.  Tell  it,  6ce> 

5  See  a  stone  that  hangs  in  air ! 
See  a  spark  in  ocean  ore ! 
Kept  alive  with  death  so  near, 
I  to  God  the  glory  give : 

Ever  tell— to  sinners  tell, 
I  am,  I  am  out  of  hell ! 

7or  (IT)     CM. 

/  o<j.     The  Holiness  of  God,  Isaiah  viii.  13, 

1  XTOLY  and  reverend  is  the  name 
-"•  Of  our  eternal  King  : 
Thrice  holy  Lord,  the  angels  cry  ; 

Thrice  holy,  let  us  smg. 

2  Heaven's  brightest  lamps  with  him  compared, 

How  mean  they  look  and  dim  ! 

The  fairest  angels  have  their  spots, 

When  once  compared  with  him. 

3  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 

And  truth  is  his  delight ; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  his  sight. 

4  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God ; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

5  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach  ; 
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736,  737  THE  BEING  AND  18,  19 

A  broken  heart  shall  please  him  more 

Than  the  best  forms  of  speech. 
6  Thou  holy  God  !  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free  ; 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight, 

And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 

noa  (18)    L.  M.  Beddome. 

4  JO.        y/j£  justice  and  Goodness  of  God. 

1  |"1  REAT  God,  my  iMaker,  and  my  King, 
**  Of  thee  I'll  speak,  of  thee  I'll  sing ; 
All  thou  hast  done,  and  all  thou  dost, 
Declare  thee  good,  proclaim  thee  just : 

2  Thy  ancient  thoughts,  and  firm  decrees, 
Thy  threat'nings  and  thy  promises, 
The  joys  of  heaven,  the  pains  of  hell, 
What  angels  taste,  what  devils  feel : 

3  Thy  terrors,  and  thine  acts  of  grace, 
Thy  threat'ning  rod  and  smiling  face, 
Thy  wounding,  and  thy  healing  word, 
A  world  undone,  a  world  rcstor'd  : 

4  While  these  excite  my  fear  and  joy, 
While  these  my  tuneful  lips  employ  ; 
Accept,  0  Lord,  the  humble  song, 
The  tribute  of  a  trembling  tongue. 

n«7  (19)    L.  M.  N . 

'  «*  '  •        The  Truth  and  Faithfulness  of  God, 

Numb,  xxiii.  19. 
i  VE  humble  saints,  proclaim  abroad 

•■-    The  honours  of  a  faithful  God  ; 

How  just  and  true  are  all  his  ways! 

How  mueh  above  your  highest  praise! 

2  The  words  his  sacred  lips  declare, 
Of  his  own  mind  the  image  bear ; 

What  should  him  tempt,  from  frailty  free,v 
Blest  in  his  self-sufficiency  ? 

3  He  will  not  his  great  self  deny ; 
A  God  all  truth  can  never  lie  : 
As  well  mi^ht  he  his  being  quit 
As  break  his  oath,  or  word  forget. 

4  Let  frighted  rivers  change  their  course, 
Or  backward  hasten  to  their  source  ; 
Swift  through  the  air  let  rocks  be  hurl'd, 
And  mountains  like  the  chaff  be  whirl'd  ; 

5  Let  suns  and  stars  forget  to  rise, 
Or  quit  their  stations  in  the  skies ; 

484 


520,  21    PERFECTION'S  OF  GOD.    738,  739 

Let  heaven  and  earth  both  pass  away, 
Eternal  truth  shall  ne'er  decay. 
6  True  to  his  word,  God  gave  his  Son 
To  die  for  crimes  which  men  had  done  : 
Blest  pledge !  he  never  will  revoke 
A  single  promise  he  has  spoke.        * 

71ft     (20)    L*  M*  Dr*  WaUs's  LJric  Poems 
/Jo.        q0(l  SUpreme  and  self- sufficient. 

1  TlfHAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 

*  *    Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach  ; 
He  dwells  conceal'd  in  radiant  flame, 
"Where  neither  eyes  nor  thoughts  can  reach. 

2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heavenly  light, 
Compar'd  with  him,  how  short  they  fall ! 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright  ; 
Nothing  are  they,  and  God  is  all. 

3  He  spoke  the  wondrous  word,  and  lo  ! 
Creation  rose  at  his  command  ; 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  know, 
Bound  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  rolls  the  sphere-1 
There  nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop  : 
But  his  own  self-sufficience  bears 

The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 

5  The  tide  of  creatures  ebbs  and  flows, 
Measuring  their  changes  by  the  moon  : 
No  ebb  his  sea  of  glory  knows  ; 

His  age  is  one  eternal  noon. 

6  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round, 
The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise  ; 

All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound, 
But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 

7 on         (21)     C.  M.  Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
/  ov.        Mercy  and  Truth  met  together, 
Psalm  Ixxxv.  10. 

1  TirHEN  first  the  God  of  boundless  grace 

*  *    Disclos'd  his  land  design 
To  rescue  our  apostate  race 

From  mis'ry,  shame,  and  sin  ; 

2  Quick,  through  the  realms  of  light  and  bliss. 

The  joyful  tidings  ran  ; 
Each  heart  exulted  at  the  news, 
That  God  would  dwell  with  man. 

3  Yet,  'midst  their  joys,  they  paus'd  a  whilc; 

And  ask'd,  with  strange  surprise, 
485  '     41* 


?40  THE  BEING  AND  S 

'But  how  can  injurM  justice  smile, 

*  Or  look  with  pitying  eyes  ? 
4  '  [Will  the  Almighty  deign  again 

'  To  visit  yonder  world  ; 
'And  hither  bring  rebellious  men, 

'  Whence  rebels  once  were  hurl'd  ? 
o  '  Their  tears,  and  groans,  and  deep  distress, 

'Aloud  for  mercy  call ; 
'  But,  ah !  must  truth  and  righteousness 

'  To  mercy,  victims  fall  V 

6  So  spake  the  friends  of  God  and  man, 

Delighted,  yet  surpris'd, 
Eager  to  know  the  wondrous  plan 
fhat  wisdom  had  devis'd.] 

7  The  Son  of  God  attentive  heard, 

And  quickly  thus  replied : 
'  In  me  let  mercy  be  reverb, 
'And justice  satisfied. 

8  *  Behold !  my  vital  blood  I  pour 

'  A  sacrifice  to  God  ; 
'Let  angry  justice  now  no  more 

'  Demand  the  sinner's  blood.' 
$  He  spake,  and  heaven's  high  arches  rung 

With  shouts  of  loud  applause ; 
'He  died !'  the  friendly  angels  sung, 

Nor  cease  their  rapturous  joys. 

•7/1 A      (22)    c-  M-  Dr-  Watts's  Sermons. 
/  4U.     The  Doctrine  and  Use  of  tke  Trinity, 

Eph.  ii.  18. 
i  "El  ATHER  of  glory !  to  thy  name 
■*•     Immortal  praise  we  give, 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim, 
And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honour  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  thine  anger  cease  ; 
Our  lives  he  ransom'd  with  his  ownj 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  thy  Almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  given, 
Whose  influence  brings  us  near  to  thee, 
And  trains  us  up  for  heaven. 

4  Let  men,  with  their  united  voice, 

Adore  th>  eternal  God, 
And  spread  his  honours  and  their  joys 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 
486 


£2  PERFECTIONS  07  GOD.  f40 

5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  join, 
One  general  song  to  raise'; 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  heaven  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 

m  iCi  (22)     Vs. 

I  4U.  To  the  Trinity. 

J  TTOLY,  boly,  holv  Lord  ! 
-"-  Self-existent  Deity, 
By  the  hosts  of  heaven  ador'd, 

'Teach  us  how  to  worship  thee  : 
Only  uncreated  mind, 

Wonders  in  thy  nature  meet ; 
Perfect  Unity  combin'd 

With  Society  complete. 

2  All  perfection  dwells  in  thee, 

Now  to  us  obscurely  known, 
Three  in  one,  and  one  in  three. 

Great  Jehovah,  God  alone  ! 
Be  our  all,  0  Lord  divine  ! 

Father,  Saviour,  Vital  Breath  ! 
Body,  spirit,  soul  be  thine, 

Now,  and  at,  and  after  death  ! 

3  Glorious,  thou,  in  holiness, 

Father  didst  thy  rights  maintain  : 
Truth  and  grace  "at  once  express, 

When  Urj  only  Son  was  slain  : 
Here  is  deepest  wisdom  seen  ; 

Here  the  richest  stores  of  grace  ; 
Mildest  love,  and  vengeance  keen  ; 

0  how  bright  their  mingled  rays  ! 

4  Fearful  thou  in  praises  too, 

Loving  Saviour,  slaughter^  Lamb  ! 
We  with  joy  and  reverence  view 

All  thy  glory,  all  thy  shame  ! — 
Be  thy  death  the  death  of  sin, 

Be  thy  life  the  sinner's  plea  ; 
Save  me,  teach  me,  rule  within, — 

Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  to  me. 

5  Wonder-working  Spirit,  thine 

Th'  efficacious  grace  we  sing  ; — 
Set  on  us  thy  seal  divine, 

Safely  to  thy  kingdom  bring  ; 
Mortify  sin,  root  and  deed, 

Daily  stren_-  ..race  ; 

Send  us,  urge  us  on  with  speed. 

And  let  dor v  crow:: 


T42,  743        THE  BEING  AND  23,  24 

7  A  O    (23)  L.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Lyric  Poems. 
/  4-u.        y/ie  Incomprehensibility  of  God. 
J   |^J.OD  is  a  name  my  soul  adores — 

"  Tli'  Almighty  Three,  the  Eternal  One  ! 

Nature  and  grace,  with  all  their  powers, 

Confess  the  Infinite  unknown. 

2  From  thy  great  self  thy  being  springs  ; 
Thou  art  thy  own  original, 

"   Made  up  of  uncreated  tilings, 
And  self-sufiicience  bears  them  all. 

3  Thy  voice  produced  the  seas  and  sphere*, 
Bids  the  waves  roar  and  planets  shine ; 
But  nothing  like  thyself  appears 
Through  all  these  spacious  works  of  thine. 

4  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows  ; 
From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run 
Thy  being  no  succession  knows, 

And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 

5  Thrones  and  dominions  round  thee  fall, 
And  worship  in  submissive  forms  ; 
Thy  presence  shakes  this  lower  ball, 
This  little  dwelling- place  of  worms. 

6  How  shall  affrighted  mortals  dare 
To  sing  thy  glory  or  thy  grace  ? 
Beneath  thy  feet  we  lie" so  far, 
And  see  but  shadows  of  thy  face  ! 

7  Who  can  behold  the  glorious  li^ht  ? 
Who  can  approach  consuming  flame  .' 
None  but  thy  wisdom  knows  thy  might, 
None  but  thy  word  can  speak  thy  name. 

7.q         (24)     L.M.     N . 

i  "±o.     j*ne  jqorai  Perfections  of  the  Deity  imi- 
tated, Matt.  v.  48. 
i  f^J.  REAT  Author  of  the  immortal  mind  ! 
"  For  noblest  thoughts  and  views  design'd: 
Make  me  ambitious  to  express 
The  image  of  thy  holiness. 

2  While  I  thy  boundless  love  admire, 
Grant  me  to  catch  the  sacred  fire  ; 
Thus  shall  my  heavenly  birth  be  known. 
And  for  thy  child  thou  wilt  me  own. 

3  Father,  I  see  thy  sun  arise 

To  cheer  thy  friends  and  enemies  ; 
And,  when  thy  rain  from  heaven  descends. 
Thy  bounty  both  alike  befriends. 
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25  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  74A 

4  Enlarge  my  soul  with  love  like  thine ; 
My  moral  powers  by  grace  refine  ; 
So'  shall  I  feel  another's  wo, 

And  cheerful  feed  an  hungry  foe. 

5  I  hope  for  pardon,  through  thy  Son, 
For  all  the  crimes  which  I  have  done  ; 
O  may  the  grace  that  pardons  me, 
Constrain  me  to  forgive  like  thee ! 

7  J.  J.         (~5^    L.  M.     Merrick's  Psalms, 
'  "•       The  Divine  Perfections  celebrated, 
Psalms  Ixxxix.  cxlv. 

1  1VTY  grateful  tongue,  immortal  King ! 
-*-"  Thy  mercy  shall  for  ever  sing  ; 
My  verse  to  time's  remotest  day, 

Thy  truth  in  sacred  notes  display. 

2  O  say,  what  strength  shall  vie  with  thine  ? 
What  name  among  the  saints  divine, 

Of  equal  excellence  possess'd, 

Thy  sov'reignty,  great  God,  contest? 

3  Thee,  Lord,  heaven's  hosts  their  leader  own  ; 
Thee,  might  unbounded,  Thee  alone, 

With  endless  majesty  lias  crown'd ; 
And  faith  unsullied  vests  thee  round. 

4  The  heaven  above  and  earth  below, 
Thee,  Lord,  their  great  possessor,  know : 
By  thee,  this  orb  to  being  rose, 

And  all  that  nature's  bounds  enclose. 

5  From  thee,  amid  the  aerial  spuce, 

The  north  and  south  assume  their  place ; 
5Tis  thine  the  ocean's  rage  to  guide, 
And  calm  at  will  its  swelling  tide. 

6  O  bless'd  the  tribes,  whose  willing  ear 
Awakes  the  festal  shout  to  hear  ; 
Who  thankful  see,  wherever  they  tread, 
Thy  favouring  beams  around  them  spread, 

7  How  shall  they  joy,  from  day  to  day, 
Thy  boundless  mercy  to  display, 
Thy  righteousness,  indulgent  Lord, 
With  holy  confidence  record ! 

S  0  wise  in  all  thy  works  !  thy  name 
Let  man's  whole  race  aloud  proclaim  ; 
And  grateful,  through  the  length  of  days. 
In  ceaseless  songs  repeat  thv  praise, 
4S9 


T45,  746         CREATION  AND  26, 27 

i~  4  r    (26)  L.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Lyric  Poems. 

/  4  J.        Q0d  exalted  above  all  Praise. 

X  "EXTERNAL  Power!  whose  high  abode 
•*-*  Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God; 
Infinite  lengths,  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds. 

2  Tfee  lowest  step  around  thy  seat, 
Rises  too  high  for  Gabriel's  feet ; 
In  vain  the  tall  archangel  tries 

To  reach  thine  height  with  wond'ring  eyes. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do ! 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too; 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High ! 

4  Earth  from  afar  has  heard  thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learnt  to  lisp  thy  name  ; 
But,  O  !  the  glories  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our" soaring  thoughts  behind. 

5  God  is  in  heaven,  but  man  below  ; 

Be  short  our  tunes  ;  our  words  be  few  : 
A  sacred  reverence  checks  our  song?, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 

—  4  n  (27)     L.  M.     Needhnm. 

/4u#  tq  Summary  View  of  (he  Creation,  Gen. 

1  T  OOK  up,  ye  saint? !  direct  your  eyes 
•"  To  him  who  dwells  above  the  skies  ; 
With  your  dad  notes  his  praise  rehearse 
Who  form'd  the  mighty  universe. 

2  He  spoke,  and,  from  the  womb  of  night, 
At  once  sprang  up  the  cheering  light : 
Him  discord  heard ;  and,  at  his  nod, 
Beauty  awoke,  and  spoke  the  God. 

3  The  word  he  gave,  th'  obedient  sun 
Began  his  glorious  course  to  run  : 
Nor  silver  moon,  nor  stars  delay 
To  glide  along  the  ethereal  way. 

4  Teeming  witli  life, — air,  earth,  and  sea; 
Obey  th1  Almighty's  high  decree  ! 

To  every  tribe  he  "gives  their  food, 
Then  speaks  the  whole  divinely  good. 

5  But,  to  complete  the  wondrous  plan, 
f>om  earth  and  dust  he  fashions  man  : 

400 


28,29  providence.        74f,  748 

In  man  tlie  last,  in  him  the  best. 
The  Maker's  image  stands  contest 
6  Lord,  while  thy  glorious  works  I  view, 
Form  thou  my  heart  and  soul  anew ; 
Here  bid  thy  purest  light  to  shine, 
And  beauty  glow  with  charms  divine  ! 

~J7  (28)     CM. 

'  **  '  'The  Creation  of  Man  ;  or,  God  the  Search?' 
of  the  Heart,  Psalm  cxxxix. 

1  T  ORD !  thy  pervading  knowledge  strikes 
•"  Through  nature's  inmost,  gloom, 

And  in  thy  circling  arms  I  lay 
A  slumberer  in  the  womb. 

2  Thee  will  I  honour,  for  I  stand 

A  volume  of  thy  skill  : 
Stupendous  are  thy  works,  and  they 
My  contemplations  fill ! 

3  Thine  eye  beheld  me  when  the  speck 

Of  entity  began  ; 
And  o'er  my  form,  in  darkness  fram'd, 
Thy  rich  embroid'ry  ran  : 

4  Th'  unfashion'd  mass  by  thee  was  seen  ; 

My  structure,  in  thy  book, 
Was  plann'd  before  thy  curious  mould 
The  future  embryo  took. 

0  How  precious  are  the  streaming  joys 

That  from  thy  love  descend  ! 
Would  I  rehearse  their  numbers  o'er, 
Where  would  their  numbers  end  ? 

5  Not  ocean's  countless  sands  exceed 

The  blessings  of  the  skies  ; 
With  night's  descending  shades  they  fall, 
With  morning's  splendour  rise. 

7  '  Thine  awful  glories  round  me  shine, 
4  My  flesh  proclaims  thy  praise : 
'  Lord !  to  thy  works  of  nature  join 
1  Thy  miracles  of  grace.' 

74.fi    (29)  C-  M-  Dr-  Wa*ts's  Lyric  Poems. 
/  ^irO.         tq  Song  to  Creating  Wisdom. 

1  "INTERNAL  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise! 
-■-^  Thee  the  creation  sings  ! 

With  thy  lov'd  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas. 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  Thy  hand  how  wide  it  spread  the  sky ! 

How  srlorions  to  behold ! 
491 


T49,  750         CREATION  AND  30,  31 

Ting'd  with  a  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  starrM  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  round, 

And  strike  the  gazing  sight, 
Through  skies,  and  seas,  and  solid  ground, 
With  terror  and  delight. 

4  Infinite  strength,  and  equal  skill, 

Shine  through  the  worlds  abroad, 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder,  God. 
.5  But  still  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 
Our  softer  passions  move 
£ity  divine  in  Jesus'  face 
We  see,  adore,  and  love. 

7/1Q         (3°)    L*  M#    Dr*  Doddridge. 
/  4c7.    God's  Goodness  to  the  Children  of  Men, 
Ps.  cvii.  31. 

1  "V'E  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record 

«■■  The  various  wonders  of  the  Lord ; 
And  let  his  power  and  goodness  sound 
Through  all  your  tribes  the  earth  around. 

2  Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite, 
Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light  ; 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planet's  roll : 
And  stars  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Sing,  earth,  in  verdant  robes  array'd, — 
Its  herbs  and  flowers,  its  fruit  ana  shade ; 
Peopled  with  life  of  various  forms, 
Offish,  and  fowl,  and  beasts,  and  worms. 

4  View  the  broad  sea's  maiestic  plains, 
And  think  how  wide  its  Maker  reigns; 
That  band  remotest  nations  joins, 
And  on  each  wave  his  goodness  shines. 

5  But,  Oh !  that  brighter  world  above, 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love  ! 
God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  array'd, 

For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made. 

6  Thither,  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar  ! 
There,  in  trie  land  of  praise,  adore  ; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay — 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 

7r|0  (31)    L.M. 

/  u\j.  Providence. 

I  rpHY  ways,  O  Lord  !  with  wise  design, 
**•    Are  fram'd  upon  thv  throne  above, 
492 


32  PROVIDENCE.  751 

And  every  dark  and  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  thy  love. 

2  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure, 
Poor  mortals  thy  arrangements  view; 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

3  Thy  flock,  thy  own  peculiar  care, 
Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uney'd, 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 
They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

4  They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way  ; 
But,  trusting  to  thy  piercing  eye, 
None  of  their  feet"  to  ruin  stray. 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die, 

j  My  favoured  soul  shall  meekly  learn 
To  lay  her  reason  at  thy  throne ; 
Too  weak  thy  secrets  to  discern, 
I'll  trust  thee  for  my  guide  alone. 

mr*  (32)     C.  M.  Steele. 

/  0 1 .  Creation  and  Providence, 

1  T  ORD,  when  our  raptur'd  thought  surreys 
■"  Creation's  beauties  o'er, 
All  nature  joins  to  teach  thy  praise, 

And  bid  our  souls  adore. 

2  Where'er  we  turn  our  gazing  eyes, 

Thy  radiant  footsteps  shine  ; " 
Ten  thousand  pleasing  wonders  rise. 
And  speak  their  source  divine. 

5  The  living  tribes  of  countless  forms, 

In  earth,  and  sea,  and  air, 
The  meanest  flies,  the  smallest  worms, 

Almighty  power  declare. 
4  Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  goodness,  Lord, 

In  all  thy  works  appear  : 
And,  O !  let  man  Ay  praise  record, — 

Man,  thy  distinguished  care! 
*  From  thee,  the  breath  of  life  he  drew  ; 

That  breath  thy  power  maintains  ; 
Thy  tender  mercy,  ever  knew, 

His  brittle  frame  sustains. 

6  Yet  nobler  favours  claim  his  praise. 

Of  reason's  light  possess'd  ; 
By  revelation's  brightest  rays 
Still  more  divinely  bless'd. 
493  4.1 


78%  753  CREATION  AND  33,  34 

7  Thy  providence  his  constant  guard, 
When  threat'ning  woes  impend, 
Or  will  the  impending  dangers  ward, 
Or  timely  succours  lend. 

S  On  us  that  providence  has  shone, 
With  gentle,  smiling  rays  ; 
O,  may  our  lips  and  lives  make  known 
Thy  goodness  and  thy  praise  ! 

7*9  (33)    L.  M. 

4  ua.  Providence  equitable  and  kind,  Psalm  c?ii. 

1  rpHROUGH  all  the  various  shifting  scene 
-*-    Of  life's  mistaken  ill  or  good, 

Thy  hand,  O  God !  conducts  unseen 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 

2  Thou  givest  with  paternal  care, 
Howe'er  unjustly  we  complain, 
To  each  their  necessary  share 

Of  joy  and  sorrow,  health  and  pain. 

3  Trust  we  to  youth,  or  friends,  or  power  ? 
Fix  we  on  this  terrestrial  ball  ? 

When  most  secure,  the  coming  hour, 
If  thou  see  fit,  may  blast  them  all. 

4  When  lowest  sunk  with  grief  and  shame, 
Fill'd  with  affliction's  bitter  cup, 

Lost  to  relations,  friends,  and  fame, 
Thy  powerful  hand  can  raise  us  up. 

5  Thy  powerful  consolations  cheer, 

Thy  smiles  suppress  the  deep-fetch'd  sigh, 
Thy  hand  can  dry  the  trickling  tear 
That  secret  wets  the  widow's  eye. 

6  All  things  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
On  thy  eternal  will  depend  ; 

And  all  for  greater  good  were  given, 
And  all  shall  in  thy  glory  end. 

7  This  be  my  care  ;  to  all  beside 
Indifferent  let  my  wishes  be  ; 
'Passion  be  calm,  and  dumb  be  pride, 
'And  fix'd,  O  God,  my  soul  on  thee.' 

wro  (34)     C.  M.  Cowper. 

/JO.        TVie  Mysteries  of  Providence. 
1  /~1  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
"  His  wonders  to  perforin  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sen, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 
494 


*, 


35, 36  providence.        754,  755 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take, 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense. 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

7  r  a  (35)     C.  M.  Beddome. 

/  Ji.        Mysteries  to  be  explained  hereafter. 
John  xiii.  7. 

1  /2J.REAT  God  of  providence  !  thy  ways 
"  Are  hid  from  mortal  sight ; 
Wrapt  in  impenetrable  shades, 

Or  cloth'd  with  dazzling  light. 

2  The  wondrous  methods  of  thy  grace 

Evade  the  human  eye; 
The  nearer  we  attempt  t'  approach, 

The  farther  oft'  they  fly. 
5  But  in  the  world  of  bliss  above 

Where  thou  dost  ever  reign, 
These  mysteries  shall  be  all  unveil'd, 

And  not  a  doubt  remain. 
4  The  Sun  of  righteousness  shall  there 

His  brightest  beams  display, 
And  not  a  hovering  cloud  obscure 

That  never-ending  day. 

7cc  (36)     C.  M.  Addison. 

/  OO.  tj1€  Traveller's  Psalm. 

1  TI OW  are  thy  servants  bless'd,  O  Lord  ! 
■"•  How  sure  is  their  defence  ! 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help,  omnipotence. 
495 


756  CREATION',  &c.  3? 

2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote, 

Supported  by  thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  stdrm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy  will ; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  is  still. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  we'll  adore  ; 
We'll  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

6  Our  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  that  life, 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be  ; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  our  lot, 
Shall  join  our  souls  to  thee. 

7*fi  (37)    C.  M.  Steele. 

4  iJO,  Praise  for  the  Blessings  of  Providence  and 
Grace,  Psalm  cxxxix. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 
-^*-  Kind  guardian  of  my  days, 
Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 

In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  [Around  my  path  what  dangers  rose ! 

What  snares  spread  all  my  road ! 
No  power  could  guard  me  from  my  foes, 
But  my  preserver,  God. 

4  How  many  blessings  round  me  shone, 

Where'er  I  turn'd  my  eye ! 
How  many  pass'd,  almost  unknown, 
Or  unregarded  by  !  ] 

5  Each  rolling  year  new  favours  brought 

From  thy  exhaustless  store  ; 
But,  ah!  in  vain  my  labouring  thought 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 

6  While  sweet  reflection,  through  my  days, 

Thy  bounteous  hand  would  trace. 
496 


38,  39  THE    FALL.  ?5C).  fSf 


Still  dearer  blessings  claim  thy  praise, 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace. 
.  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord  ! 
■•ours  more  divine; 
I  hue  known  thy  sacred  word, 
re  all  thy  glories  shine. 
S  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decay*. 
And  every  weakness  dies, 
Complete  t:ie  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
And  raise  me  to  the  skits. 
9  Then  shall  my  joyful  powers  unite 
In  more  exalted  lays, 
And  join  the  happy  sons  of  light 
In  everlasting  praise. 


THE  FALL. 

-  ~n       (38)    L.  M.    Dr.  Wafts'*  Lyrics. 

'  JO«  Original  Sin. 

1  4  DAM.  our  father  and  our  head, 

-*•  *-  Transuress'd,  and  justice  doom'd  us  dead 
The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair, 
There's  no  reprieve  nor  pardon  there. 

2  Call  a  bright  council  in  the  skies ; 
Seraphs,  the  mighty  and  the  wise, 
Speak  :  are  you  strong  to  bear  the  load, 
The  weighty  vengeance  of  a  God  ? 

3  In  vain  we  ask:  for  all  around 

Stand  silent  through  the  heavenly  ground  ; 
There's  not  a  glorious  mind  above 
Has  half  the  strength  or  half  the  love. 

4  But,  0  !  immeasurable  grace  ! 

Th'  eternal  Son  takes  Adam's  place ; 
Down  to  onr  world  the  Saviour  dies, 
Stretches  his  arms,  and  bleeds,  and  dies. 

5  Amazing  work!  look  down,  ye  dries. 
Wonder  and  iraze  with  all  your  eyes* 
Ye  saints  below,  and  saints' above, 
All  bow  to  this  mysterious  love. 

7  ~~  (39)     CM.     Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

'  'J '  •  1-  '  i  lamented. 

'   HTTH  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 
f  '    Here  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 


758, 759        ' the  fall/  40, 41 

,    My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base, 

So  false-as  mine  has  been  ; 
So  faithless  to  its  promises, 
So  prone  to  every  sin  ! 

3  My  reason  tells  me  thy  commands 

Are  holy,  just,  and  true  ; 
Tells  me  whate'er  my  God  demands 
Is  his  most  righteous  due. 

4  Reason  I  hear,  her  counsels  weigh, 

And  all  her  words  approve  ; 
But  still  I  find  it  hard  V  obey, 

And  harder  yet  to  love. 
i  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 

These  struggling  in  my  breast? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 

And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 

5  Break,  sov'reign  grace,  O  break  the  charm, 

And  set  the  captive  free : 
Reveal,  Almighty  God,  thine  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

7no  (40)    S.  M. 

/  UO.  Tht  evn  Heartf  Jer.  xvii.  9.  Matt.  xv.  19. 

J        A  STONISH'D  and  distressM, 
-^*-  I  turn  mine  eyes  within  : 
My  heart  with  loads  of  guilt  opprest, 
The  seat  of  every  sin. 

2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts, 
What  vile  affections  therel 

Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile, 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear. 

3  Almighty  King  of  saints, 
These  tyrant  lusts  subdue  ; 

Expel  the"  darkness  of  my  mind, 
And  all  my  powers  renew. 

4  This  done,  my  cheerful  voice 
Shall  loud  hosannas  raise  ; 

My  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude, 
My  lips  proclaim  thy  praise. 

wrQ         (4i)    L.  M.     Cruttenden. 
'  «-)«J«  Sin  and  Holiness. 

}  TlfHAT  jarring  natures  dwell  within— 
"    Imperfect  grace,  remaining  sin .' 

493 


42  THE  FALL.  760 

Nor  this  can  reign,  nor  that  prevail. 

Though  each  by  turns  my  heart  assail. 
-  Now  I  complain,  and  2?roan,  and  die  ; 

\  w  raise  my  songs  01  triumph  high  ; 

Sing  a  rebellious  passion  slain, 

Or  mourn  to  feel  it  lire  agaiu. 
3  One  happy  hour  beholds  me  rise, 

Borne  upwards  to  my  native  skies, 

While  faith  assists  my  soaring"  flight 

To  realms  of  joy  and  worlds  of  light. 
i  Scarce  a  few  hours  or  minutes  roll, 

Ere  earth  reclaims  my  captive  soul ; 

I  feel  its  sympathetic  force, 

And  headlong  urge  my  downward  course. 

5  How  short  the  joys  thy  visits  give ! 
How  long  thine  absence,  Lord,  I  grieve  ; 
"What  clouds  obscure  my  rising  sun. 

Or  intercept  its  rays  at  noon  ! 

6  [Again  the  Spirit  lifts  his  sword, 
And  power  divine  attends  the  word  ; 
I  feel  the  aid  its  comforts  yield, 

And  vanquish' d  passions  quit  the  field.] 

7  Great  God,  assist  me  through  the  fight, 
Make  me  triumphant  in  thy  might ; 
Thou  the  desponding  heart' canst  raise, — 
The  victory  mine,  and  thine  the  praise. 

Tftfl  <42)    L-M«     Dr.  Doddridge. 

'  vv-The  Effects  of  the  Fall  lamented,  Psa.  cxix, 
136.  15?. 

1  \  RISE,  my  tenderest  thought?,  arise  ; 
-**•  To  torrents  melt  my  streaming  eyes ; 
And  thou,  my  heart,  with  anguish  feel 
Those  evils  which  thou  car.sf  not  heal. 

2  See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame  ; 
See  scandals  pour'd  on  Jesus7  name  ; 
The  father  wounded  through  the  Son  ; 
The  world  abus'd  ;  the  soul  undone. 

3  See  the  short  course  of  vain  deligh1 
Closing  In  everlasting  night — 

In  flames,  that  no  abatement  know, 
Though  briny  tears  for  ever  flow. 

4  My  God,  I  feel  the  mournful  scene ; 
My  bowels  yearn  o'er  dying  men  ; 
And  fain  my  pity  wouldreclaim, 

And  snatch'the  firebrand  from  the  flames, 
499 


761,  762         scripture.  48,  44 

5  But  feeble  my  compassion  proves, 
And  can  but  weep  where  mo*t  it  loves  : 
Thy  own  all-saving  arm  employ. 
And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 


SCRIPTURE. 

THE  PROPERTIES  OF  IT. 

7fil  (43)     CM. 

'  u  l'The  inspired  Won1.  j  Knowledge 

and  Joy,  Psaln 

1  TTOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
-■-■-  By  inspiration  given  ! 

Bright-as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine 
To  ^uide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy,  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  n 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way  ; 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  1;. 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

"7fi9  l^    L.M.     Beddome. 

'  "^'     The  Usefulness  of  the  Script* 

i   Tl'HKN  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd. 
f »     A  fiery  pillar  went  before 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  v, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy  glorious  word,  O  God  ! 
'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance 

It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  hec  ■ 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 
And  quickens  its  inactive  powers  ; 

It  sets  our  wandering  footsteps  right ; 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours  : 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts  ; 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true  ; 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imp 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

>  Ye  favour' d  land-,  who  have  this  wor 
Ye  saints  who  feel  its  saving  power^ — 


45,46  scripture.  .764 

Unite  vour  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  Jus  dist  ace  adore. 

r|5)     C.  fcf.     D  .  S.  Stennett. 

/  0.5.  rd, 

i   T  K  I  re  to  shore, 

■*-*  Her  fav'rite  God 

Th\  ■  more 

"than  India  or  Peru. 
2  Here,  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy, 

Are  open'd  I 
The  pin  I  alloy, 

And  . 

-ace, 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold ; 
And  here,  the  Sai  ■  face 

Our  raptu.  rfd. 

4  Here,  light  descei  bove 

Direct-  our  doubtful  feet : 
Here,  promises  of  heavenly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 
j  Our  num.  .est. 

Naught  we  can  a-.:  I  blest 

Is  m 

5  For  these  i  _  tins, 

That  so  enrich  tht 
0  may  we  search  with  eager  p 
Assured  that  we  shall  find! 

-r^1  (|6)    CM.     St 

'"-*•     Tht  Excellence  the 

1  "EV\THER  of  merck  s  -rd 
*-    What  endlc 

For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 
For  these  celestial 

2  Here,  may  the  wretc"  i  int 

;  find  : 
Riches  abor  can  grant, 

And  1 1 

3  Here,  the  fair  tree  of  k: 

j  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  k 
Invite  the  longinj  I 

4  Here,  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenlv  peace  around : 
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T65,  766         moral  law.  4f,  48 

And  life,  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light ! 

6  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord  ! 

Be  thou  for  ever  near  ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there  ! 

THE  MORAL  L*1W,  $c. 

Tftr  (4~)     c-  M-     Dr.  Gibbons. 

'  u^-     Our  Duty  to  God,  Exod.  xx.  3—12. 

1  rpHAT  God,  who  made  the  worlds  on  high, 
-*-    And  air,  and  earth,  and  sea, 

Own  as  thy  God  ;  and  to  his  name, 
In  homage  bow  the  knee. 

2  Let  not  a  shape,  which  hands  have  wrought 

Of  wood,  or  clay,  or  stone, 
Be  deem'd  thy  God  ;  nor  think  him  like 
Aught  thou  hast  seen  or  known. 

3  Take  not  in  vain  the  name  of  God  ; 

Nor  must  thou  ever  dare 
To  make  thy  falsehoods  pass  for  truth, 
By  his  dread  name  to  swear. 

4  That  day  on  which  he  bids  thee  rest 

From  toil,  to  pray  and  praise — 
That  day  keep  holy  to  the  Lord, 
And  consecrate  its  rays. 

5  O  may  that  God,  who  gave  these  laws, 

Write  them  on  every  heart  ; 
That  all  may  feel  their  living  power, 
Nor  from  his  paths  depart ! 

,-,/-»/-  (48)     CM.     Dr.  Gibbons. 

/DO.         Qur  Duty  t0  our  *\%ei%hbour. 

1  rjlHY  sire,  and  her  who  brought  thee  forth, 
-■-    With  all  thy  mind  and  might, 

Fear,  love,  and  serve  ;  so  shall  thy  days 
Be  numerous,  calm,  and  bright. 

2  The  blood  of  man  thou  shalt  not  shed, 

Its  voice  will  pierce  the  sky  ; 
And  thou  by  the  just  laws  of  heaven, 
For  the  dire  crime  shalt  die. 

3  To  thine  own  couch  thou  shalt  not  take 

A  wife  but  her  thine  own : 
502 


49,  50  MORAL  LAW.  76r.  76S 

Vast  is  the  guilt,  and  on  thine  head 
Heaven  darts  its  vengeance  down. 

4  Thou  shalt  not.  or  from  friend  or  foe, 

Take  audit  by  force  or  stealth  ; 
Thy  goods,  thv  stores,  must  eron  from  right. 
Or  God  will  curse  thy  wealth. 

5  No  man  shalt  thou,  by  a  false  charge, 

Or  crush,  or  brand  with  shame  ; 
Dear  as  thine  own,  so  wills  thy  God, 
Must  be  his  life  and  name. 

6  Thy  soul  one  wish  shall  not  let  loose 

For  that  which  i:  not  thine  ; 

Live  in  thy  lot,  or  small  orsreat, 

For  God  has  drawn  the  line. 

-/?-  (49)     L.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 

/  D  /  .  Tfo,,  Sinner  found  leanJsng",  Dan.  v.  27. 

1  T>  AISE,  thoughtless  sinner.'  raise  thine  eyes  ; 
-*-*'  Behold  the  balance  lifted  high : 

There  shall  God?s  justice  be  displayed, 
And  there  thy  hope  and  life  be  weigh'd. 

2  See,  in  one  scale,  his  perfect  law  ! 
Ma^k  with  what  force  its  precepts  draw  ; 
Wouldst  thou  the  awful  test  sustain,         [vain  ! 
Thy  works,    how    light!— thy    thoughts,    ho*v 

3  Behold  !  the  hand  of  God  appears 
To  trace  those  dreadful  character? ; 

'  Tekel! — thy  soul  is  wanting  found, 
'And  wrath  shall  smite  thee  to  the  ground  V- 

4  Let  sudden  fear  thy  nerves  unbrace  ; 
Confusion  wild  o'erspread  thy  face  ; 
Through  all  thy  thoughts  let  anguish  roll. 
And  deep  repentance  melt  thy  soul. 

o  One  only  hope  may  yet  prevail, — 
Christ  in  the  Scripture  turns  the  scale  : 
Still  doth  the  gospel  publish  peace, 
And  show  a  Saviour's  righteousness. 

6  Jesus,  exert  thy  power  to  save, 
Deep  on  this  heart  thy  truth  engrave  ; 
Great  God,  the  load  of  guilt  remove, 
That  trembling  lips  may  sing  thy  love. 

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convicted  Sinner. 
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I    III  ERE,  Lord,  my  soul  convicted  stands 
"-  Of  breaking  all  thy  ten  command? : 


769  MORAL  LAW.  51 

And  on  me  justly  might'st  thou  pour 
Thy  wrath  in  one  eternal  shower. 

2  But,  thanks  to  God !  its  loud  alarms 
Have  warn'd  me  of  approaching  harms  ; 
And  now,  O  Lord,  my  wants  I  see ; 
Lost  and  undone,  I  come  to  thee. 

3  I  see  my  fig-leaf  righteousness 
Can  ne'er  thy  broken  law  redress  : 
Yet,  in  thy  gospel  plan,  I  see 
There's  hope  of  pardon  e'en  for  me. 

4  Here  I  behold  thy  wonders,  Lord  ! — 
How  Christ  hath,  to  thy  law,  restor'd 
Those  honours,  on  th'  atoning  day, 
Which  guilty  sinners  took  away. 

5  Amazing  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Display'd  to  rebels  from  above  ! 
Do  thou,  O  Lord,  my  faith  increase, 
To  love  and  trust  thy  plan  of  grace. 

7fiQ  ^5l)     ^*  ^'  Cowper. 

'  **&•  Illegal  Obedience  followed  by  Evangelical* 

1  TVTO  strength  of  nature  can  suffice 
-*-^    To  serve  the  Lord  aright ; 
And  what  she  has  she  misapplies, 

For  want  of  clearer  light. 

2  How  long  beneath  the  law  I  lay 

In  bondage  and  distress  ! 
[   I  toil'd,  the  precept  to  obey  ; 
But  toil'd  without  success. 

3  Then,  to  abstain  from  outward  sin. 

Was  more  than  I  could  do  ; 
Now,  if  I  feel  its  power  within, 
I  feel  I  hate  it  too  ; 

4  Then,  all  my  servile  works  were  done 

A  righteousness  to  raise  ; 
Now,  freely  chosen  in  the  Son, 
I  freely  choose  his  ways. 

5  '  What  shall  I  do  V  was  then  the  word, 

'  That  I  may  worthier  grow  ? 
1  What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord  V 
Is  my  inquiry  now. 

6  To  see  the  law  by  Christ  fulfilPd, 

And  hear  his  pardoning  voice, 
Changes  a  slave  into  a  child, 
Ana  duty  into  choice 
504 


52,53  moral  law.  770,  7? \ 

77fl      (^~)    k«  M«  Dr.  Watts's  Lyric  Poems. 
/  /U.  77^  Law  and  Gospel;  or,  Christ  a  Refuge. 

1  *  fiURST  be  the  man,  tor  ever  curst, 

^  'That  doth  one  wilful  sin  commit : 
4  Death  and  damnation  for  the  first, 
'  Without  relief,  and  infinite.' 

2  Thus  Sinai  roars,  and  round  the  earth 
Thunder,  and  fire,  and  vengeance  flings j 
But  Jesus,  thy  dear  gasping  breath 

And  Calvary  say  gentler  things  ; 

3  'Pardon,  and  grace,  and  boundless  love, 
1  Streaming  along  a  Saviour's  blood  ; 

*  And  life,  and  joys,  and  crowns  above, 
'  Obtain'd  by  a  dear  bleeding  God.' 

4  Hark,  how  he  prays  (the  charming  sound 
Dwells  on  his  dying  lips)  '  Forgive  ." 
And  every  groan  and  gaping  wound 
Cries,  '  Father,  let  the  rebels  live  !' 

5  Go,  you  that  rest  upon  the  law, 
And  toil  and  seek  salvation  there  ; 
Look  to  the  flame  that  Moses  saw, 
And  shrink,  and  tremble,  and  despair  ; 

6  But  I'll  retire  beneath  the  cross, — 
Saviour,  at  thy  dear  feet  I'll  lie  ; 

And  the  keen  sword  that  justice  draws, 
Flaming  and  red,  shall  pass  me  by. 

>771  (S3)     14Sth.  Cowper. 

«  '  J  •     The  Ceremonial  Law,  Heb.  iv.  2. 

1  ¥SRAEL,  in  ancient  days, 
*■  Not  only  had  a  view 

Of  Sinai  iii  a  blaze, 

But  leanvd  the  gospel  too ; 
The  types  and  figures  were  a  glass, 
In  which  they  saw  the  Saviour's  face, 

2  The  paschal  sacrifice, 

And  blood-besprinkled  door, 

Seen  with  enlighten'd  eyes, 

And  once  apply'd  with  power, 
Would  teach  the  need  of  other  blood 
To  reconcile  an  angry  God, 

3  The  lamb,  the  dove,  set  forth 
His  perfect  innocence, 

Whose  blood  of  matchless  worth 
Should  be  the  soul's  defence  ; 
505  43 


772  THE   GOSPEL.'  54 

For  lie,  who  can  for  sin  atone, 
Must  kave  no  failings  of  his  own. 

4  The  scape-goat  on  his  head 
The  people's  trespass  bore, 
And,  to  the  desert  led, 
Was  to  be  seen  no  more  ; 

In  him  our  Surety  seem'd  to  say, 
1  Behold,  I  bear  your  sins  away.' 

5  Dipt  in  his  fellow's  blood, 
The  living  bird  went  free  ; 
The  type,  well  understood, 
Express'd  the  sinner's  plea  ; — 

Describ'd  a  guilty  soul  enlarg'd, 
And  by  a  Saviour's  death  discharg'd. 

6  Jesus,  I  love  to  trace 
Throughout  the  sacred  page, 
The  footsteps  of  thy  grace, 
The  same  in  every  age ! 

O  grant  that  I  may  faithful  be 
To  clearer  light  vouchsaf 'd  to  me  I 

THE  GOSPEL.     . 

>j"fc%  (54)    L.  M.  Beddome. 

/  /  4.  The  Gospel  of  Christ. 

1  fJOD,  in  the  gospel  of  liis  Son, 

"  Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known ; 
'Tis  here,  his  richest  mercy  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines, 

2  Here,  sinners  of  an  humble  frame, 
May  taste  his  grace  and  learn  his  name  ; 
'Tis  writ  in  characters  of  blood, 
Severely  just,  immensely  good. 

3  Here,  Jesus  in  ten  thousand  ways 
His  soul- attracting  charms  displays,1 
Recounts  his  poverty  and  pains, 
And  tells  his  love  in  melting  strains. 

4  Wisdom  its  dictates  here  imparts. 

To  form  our  minds,  to  cheer  our  nearts  ; 
Its  influence  makes  the  sinner  live, 
It  bids  the  drooping  saint  revive. 

5  Our  raging  passions  it  controls, 
And  comfort  yields  to  contrite  souls ; 
It  brings  a  better  world  in  view, 

And  guides  us  all  our  journey  through, 
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i5,56  i  he  gospel."        773,774 

May  this  blest  volume  ever  lie 
Close  to  my  heart,  and  near  my  eye, 
Till  life's  last  hour  my  soul  engage, 
And  be  my  chosen  heritage  ! 

-.^o  (55)     CM.     Dr.  Gibbons. 

/  /  J.      77ie  Gospel  worthy  of  all  Acceptation, 
1  Tim.  i.  15. 
TESUS,  th'  eternal  Son  of  God, 
**    Whom  Seraphim  obey, 
The  bosom  of  the  Father" leaves, 
And  enters  human  clay. 

2  Into  our  sinful  world  he  comes, 

The  messenger  of  grace, 
And  on  the  bloody  tree  expires, 
A  victim  in  our  place. 

3  Transgressors  of  the  deepest  stain 

In  him  salvation  find  : 
His  blood  removes  the  foulest  guilt, 
His  Spirit  heals  the  mind. 

4  Our  Jesus  saves  from  sin  and  hell ; 

His  words  are  true  and  sure, 
And  on  this  rock  our  faith  may  rest 

Immoveably  secure. 
-3  0  let  these  tidings  be  receiv'd 

With  universal  joy, 
And  let  the  high  angelic  praise 

Our  tuneful  powers  employ  ! 
C  '  Glory  to  God,  who  gave  his  Son 

4  To  bear  our  shame  and  pain  ! 
4  Hence  peace  on  earth,  and  grace  to  men, 

1  In  endless  blessings  reign.' 

77l  (56)     CM. 

f  •  *•     The  Gospel  a  Feast,  Isaiah  xxv.  6. 

1  AN  Sion,  his  most  holy  mount, 
"  God  will  a  feast  prepare, 

And  Israel's  sons  and  Gentile  lands 
Shall  in  the  banquet  share. 

2  Marrow  and  fatness  are  the  food 

His  bounteous  hand  bestows  ; 
Wine  on  the  lees,  and  well  refin'd 
In  rich  abundance  flows. 

3  See  to  the  vilest  of  the  vile 

A  free  acceptance  given ! 
See  rebels,  by  adopting  grace, 
Sit  with  the  heirs  of  heaven ! 
507 


775  THE  GOSPEL.  57 

4  The  pain'd,  the  sick,  the  dying,  now 
T    eas      id  health  restored, 
With  eager  appetites  partake 
The  plenties  of  the  board, 
j  But  O  what  draughts  of  bliss  unknown, 
_iven, 
.  riads  round  the  throne, 
We  join  the  feast  of  heaven  ! 

>urably  high 
Shall  overt: 
And  springs  of  life  that  never  dry, 
In  thousand  channels  roll. 

mmfr        (57)     148th.     Altered  by  Toplady. 

'  '  J-  The  Jubilee. 

1  DLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
-*-*  The  gladly  solemn  sound  ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb  ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return.  &e. 

S       [Vc,  who  have  sold  for  naught 
The  heritage  ab 
Shall  have  it  back  tfnboi 

The  gift  cC  I 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  &c] 

4  Ye  slaves  of  sins  and  hell 

Four  liberty  reci  ive  ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  i 
And  blest  in 
The  year  of  Jubi!' 
Return,  .ke. 

5  Ye  bankrupt  debtors,  know 

The  sovereign  i:race  of  heaven  ; 
Though  sums  immense  ye  ^we, 

A  free  discharge  is  gh- 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  &c. 

6  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace 


59  i  he  gospel.         776,  777 

Ye  happy  souls  draw  near, 

id  your  Saviour'?  face  : 
The  year  of  "Jubilee  is  come ; 
Rttu: 

Pesos,  our  great  Hi,rh  Priest, 
Has  full  atonement  made  ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest; 
Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad  ! 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

mmn         (58)    L.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

'  '  °*   The  Gospel  Jubilee,  Psalm  lxxiix.  15. 

1  T  OUD  ,  :;  Trumpet  sound, 
■*-^  And  spread  the  joyful  tidings  round  ; 
Let  every  soul  wi*  i  ..ear, 

And  hail"  the  Lor."-  /ear. 

2  Ye  debtors.  frres  to  know 
That  you  ten  thousand  talents  owe, 
When  humble  at  his  feet  jrou  fall, 
Your  gracious  •  -  s  them  all. 

S  Slaves,  that  have  leavy  chain 

Of  sin  and  bell's  tyrannic  reig 
To  liberty  assert  your  claim, 
And  urge  the  great  Redeemer's  name, 

4  The  rich  inheritance  of  heaven, 
Your  joy,  your  boast,  is  freely  given  : 
Fair  Salem  your  arrival  waits, " 
With  golden  streets,  and  pearly  gates. 

5  Her  blest  inhabitants  no  more 
Bondage  and  poverty  deplore  ; 

No  debt,  but  love  immensely  great ; 
Their  joy  still  rises  with  the  debt. 

6  0  happy  souls,  that  know  the  sound. 
Celestial  light  their  steps  surround,' 
And  show  that  jubilee  begun, 
Which  through  eternal  years  shall  run. 

jmm  (59)     C.  If.     Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

'  '  •  •     The  glorious  Gospel  of  the  blessed  God. 
1  Tim.  L  II, 

1  II "HAT  wisdom,  majesty,  and  grace. 
*  *    Through  all  the  gospel  shine  ! 

'Tis  God  that  speaks,  and  we  confess 
The  doctrine  most  divine. 

2  Down  from  his  starry  throne  on  high, 

Th'  almightv  Saviour  comes : 
509  ^  48* 


778,  779    *    the  gosvi  60,  61 

»   Lavs  his  bright  robes  of  glory  by, 
And  feeble  flesh  assumes. 

3  The  mighty  debt,  that  sinners  ow'd, 

Upon  the  cross  lie  pays  : 
Then  through  the  clouds  ascends  to  God, 
'Midst  shouts  of  loftiest  praise. 

4  There  he  our  great  High  Priest  appears 

Before  his  Father's  throne  ; 
Mingles  his  merits  with  our  tears, 
And  pours  salvation  down. 

5  Great  God,  with  reverence  we  adore 

Thy  justice  and  thy  grace  ; 
And  on  thy  faithfulness  and  power 
Our  firm  dependance  place. 

770      (60)  L.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Sermons. 
/  /  O.  y/ie  Gospel  is  the  Power  of  God  to  Salva- 
tion, Rom.  i.  16. 

1  TI7HAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do 

*  *    That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  wo? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  lind 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind  ? 

2  How  shall  wc  get  our  crimes  forgiven, 
Or  form  our  natures  fit  for  heaven  ? 
Can  souls,  all  o'er  defil'd  with  sin, 

Make  their  own  powers  and  passions  clean? 
S  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings  his  gospel  nigh  ; 
'Tis  there  that  power  and  glory  dwell, 
Which  save  rebellious  souls  from  hell. 

4  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up ; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

5  Let  men  or  angels  dig  the  mines 
Where  nature's  golden  treasure  shines  ; 
Brought  near  the  doctrine  of  the  cross, 
All  nature's  gold  appears  but  dross. 

6  Should  vile  blasphemers  with  disdain 
Pronounce  the  truths  of  Jesus  vain, 
We'll  meet  the  scandal  and  the  shame. 
And  sing  and  triumph  in  his  name. 

77Q      (6U  C.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Sermons. 
'  '  **•    A  rational  Defence  of  the  Gospel. 
I   ^HALL  atheists  dare  insult  the  I 
^  Of  our  incarnate  God! 
510 


62  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES.  T80 

Shall  infidels  revile  his  truth, 
And  trample  on  his  blood! 

I  if  he  choose  mysterious  ways 
To  cleanse  us  from  our  faults  ! 
not  the  -works  of  sovereign  i 
Transcend  our  feeble  Un 
j  1 1  if  his  gospel  bid  us  strive 
With  flesh,  and  sett  and  sin  ! 
The  prize  is  most  divinely  bright 
That  we  are  call'd  to  win. 

4  What  if  the  men  despisM  on  earth, 

Still  of  his  grrace  partake  ! 
This  but  confirms  his  truth  the  more  ; 
For  so  the  prophets  spake. 

5  Do  some,  that  own  his  sacred  truth. 

Indulge  their  souls  in  sin  ? 
None  should  reproach  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
His  laws  are  pure  and  clean. 

6  Then  let  our  faith  be  firm  and  strong, 

Our  lips  profess  his  word  ; 
>'or  ever  shun  those  holy  men 
Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord. 

SCRIPTURE  LOCTRIXES  AJfD  BLE8SIMO& 

70/]  (fi2)     5,  6.  Toplady's  altered. 

•  0^'•    Everlasting  Love.  Electing  Grace,  an  J 
Personal  Holiness. 

"-  Our  election  who  see, 
And  venture,  O  Lord,  for  salvation  on  thee  ! 

In  Jesus  approv'd, 

Eternally  lov'd, 
Upheld  by  thy  power  we  cannot  be  mov'd. 

2  'Tis  sweet  to  recline 

On  the  bosom  divine, 
And  experience  the  comforts  peculiar  to  thine  : 

While,  born  from  above, 

And  upheld  by  thy  love, 
With  singing  and  triumph  to  Sion  we  move. 

S         Our  seeking  thy  face 
Was  all  of  thy  srace, 
Thy  mercy  demands  and  shall  have  all  the  praise 
No  sinner  can  be 
Beforehand  with  thee, 
Thy  prace  is  preventing,  almighty,  and  free* 
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T81  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

4  Our  Saviour  and  friend 
His  love  shall  extend, 

i  It  knew  no  beginning,  and  never  shall  end  : 
Whom  once  he  receives 
His  Spirit  ne'er  leaves, 
Nor  ever  repents  of  the  grace  that  he  gives. 

5  This  proof  we  would  give 
That  thee  we  receive  ; 

Thou  art  precious  alone  to  the  souls  that  believe: 

Be  precious  to  us ! 

All  beside  is  as  dross, 
Compar'd  with  thy  love  and  the  blood  of  thy  cross. 

PART  THE  SECOND. 

6  Yet  one  thing  we  want, 
More  holiness  grant ! 

For  more  of  thy  mind  and  thy  image  we  pant ! 

Thine  image  impress 

On  thy  favourite  race  ; 
O  fashion  and  polish  thy  vessels  of  grace  ! 

7  Thy  workmanship  we 

More  fully  would  be  ;  [thee: 

Lord,  stretch  out  thine  hand,  and  conform  us  to 

While  onward  we  move 

To  Canaan  above, 
Come  fill  us  with  holiness,  fill  us  with  love. 

8  Vouchsafe  us  to  know 
More  of  thee  below  ; 

Thus  fit  us  for  heaven,  and  glory  bestow  ; 

Our  harps  shall  be  tun'd, 

The  Lamb  shall  be  crown'd, 
Salvation  to  Jesus  through  heaven  shall  resound. 

j^o-t  (63)    L.  M.    Beddome. 

/  o  J  .  y/jg  Consequences  of  Election,  Rom.  viii. 
33—39. 

1  YlfHO  shall  condemn  to  endless  flames 

^ "  The  chosen  people  of  our  God ! 
Since  in  the  book  of  life  their  names 
Are  fairly  writ  in  Jesus'  blood. 

2  He,  for  the  sins  of  all  the  elect, 
Hath  a  complete  atonement  made ; 
And  justice  never  can  expect 

That  the  same  debt  should  twice  be  paid, 

3  Not  tribulation,  nakedness, 
The  famine,  peril,  or  the  sword  ; 
Not  persecution,  or  distress, 

Can  separate  from  Christ  the  Lord. 
*12 


64,65  and  blessings.     782,785 

i  Nor  lii'e,  nor  death,  nor  depth,  nor  height, 

Nor  powers  below,  nor  powers  above  ; 

Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 

Can  change  hi*  purports  of  love. 
>  His  sovereign  mercy  knows  no  end, 

His  faithfulness  shall  still  (  ndure  ; 

And  those  who  on  his  word  depend, 

Shall  find  his  word  for  ever  sure. 

*n0  (64)     148th.  L.  H.  C. 

'  °— •   Eternal  and -unchangeable  Love.  2  Tim,  i 
12.  Chap.  ii.  13.— Phil.  i.  6. 

1  f\  MY  distrustful  heart, 

^  How  small  thy  faith  appears  ! 
But  greater,  Lord,  thou  art 

Than  all  my  doubts  and  fears  : 
Did  Jesus  once  upon  me  shine  ! 
Then  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine. 

2  Unchangeable  his  w  ii!, 

Though  dark  may  be  my  frame  ; 
His  loving  heart  is  still 

Eternally  the  same: 
My  soul  through  many  changes  goes , 
Hi<  love  no  variation  k: 

3  Thou.  Lord,  wilt  carry  on, 

And  perfectly  perform, 
The  work  thou  hast  begun 

In  me,  a  sinful  worm  ; 
'Midst  all  my  fears,  and  sin  and  wo 
Thy  Spirit  will  not  let  me  go. 

4  The  bowels  of  thy  grace 

At  first  did  freely  move  : 
I  still  shall  see.  thy  face. 

And  feel  that  God  is  love  : 
Myself  into  thy  arms  I  cast, 
Lord,  save,  O  save  my  soul  at  last ! 

*oo  (Go)     S.  7.  4. 

/  OJ.     j7ie  godly  Consideration  of  Elect'.' 
Christ  comfortable. 

1  QJONS  we  are  through  God's  election, 
^  Who  in  Jesus  Christ  believe  : 

By  eternal  destination, 

Sovereign  grace  wre  here  receive  : 
Lord,  thy  mercy 
Does  both  grace  and  glory  give. 

2  Every  fallen  soul,  by  sinning, 

Merits  everlasting  pain  • 
S13 


k 


784  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES  G6 

But  thy  love,  without  beginning, 

Has  restor'd  thy  sons  again  : 
Countless  millions 
Shall  in  life,  through  Jesus  reign. 

3  Pause,  my  soul,  adore  and  wonder ! 

Ask,  *  0  why  such  love  to  me?' 
Grace  hath  put  me  in  the  number 

Of  the  Saviour's  family  : 
Hallelujah! 
Thanks,  eternal  thanks  to  thee  ! 

4  Since  that  love  had  no  beginning, 

And  shall  never,  never  cease ; 
Keep,  O  keep  me,  Lord,  from  sinning ! 

Guide  me  in  the  way  of  peace ! 
Make  me  walk  in 
All  the  paths  of  holiness. 

5  When  I  quit  this  feeble  mansipn, 

And  my  soul  returns  to  thee  ; 
Let  the  power  of  thy  ascension 

Manifest  itself  in  me ; 
Through  thy  Spirit, 
Give  the  final  victory  ! 

6  [When  the  angel  sounds  the  trumpet ; 

When  my  soul  and  body  join  ; 
When  my  Saviour  comes  to  judgment, 

Bright  in  majesty  divine  j 
Let  me  triumph 
In  thy  righteousness  as  mine.] 

7  When  in  that  blest  habitation, 

Which  my  God  has  fore-ordain'd  ; 
When  in  glory's  full  possession, 

I  with  saints  and  angels  stand  ; 
Free  grace  only 
Shall  resound  through  Canaan's  land. 

7QA  (66)     6-  8-  4-     Oliver. 

/  04.  The  Covenant  God. 

1  rpHE  God  of  Abram  praise, 

-*-    Who  reigns  enthron'd  above  ; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love  ! 
Jehovah,  great  I  AM  ! 
By  earth  and  heaven  confest, 
I  bow,  and  bless  the  sacred  Name 
For  ever  bless'd. 

2  The  God  of  Abram  praise, 
At  whose  supreme  command, 

514 


AND  BLESSINGS.  784 

From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 
At  his  right  hand  : 
I'd  all  on  earth  forsake, 
Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power : 
And  him  my  only  portion  make. 
My  shield  and  tower. 
The  God  of  Abram  praise, 
Whose  all-sufiieient  grace 
Shall  guide  me,  all  my  happy  days, 
In  all  his  ways : 
He  calls  a  worm  Ms  friend, 
He  calls  himself  my  God  ! 
And  he  shall  save  me  to  tl>e  end, 
Through  Jesus'  blood. 
1      He  by  himself  hath  sworn  ; 
I  on  his  oath  depend  ; 
I  shall,  on  eagles'  wings  upborne, 
To  heaven  ascend; 
I  shall  behold  his  face, 
I  shall  his  power  adore  ; 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  grace 
For  evermore ! 

PART  THE  SECOND. 

Though  nature's  strength  decay, 
And  earth  and  hell  withstand, 
To  Canaan's  bounds  I  urge  my  way 
At  God's  command : 
The  wat'ry  deep  I  pass, 
With  Jesus  in  my  view, 
And  through  the  howling  wilderness 
My  way  pursue. 

6  The  goodly  land  I  see 
With  peace  and  plenty  blest ; 

The  land  of  sacred  liberty 

And  endless  rest : 

There  milk  and  honey  flow, 

And  oil  and  wine  abound  ; 

And  trees  of  life  for  ever  grow, 

With  mercy  crown'd. 

7  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King, 
The  Lord  our  righteousness  ! 

Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 
The  Prince  of  Peace  ; 
On  Sion's  sacred  height. 
His  kingdom  still  maintains  • 
And  glorious  with  his  Mints  in  light, 
For  ever  reigns. 


785,r8G  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES.     6 

8  The  ransom'd  nations  bow 
Before  the  Saviour's  face, 

Joyful  their  radiant  crowns  they  throw, 
O'erwhelm'd  with  grace  : 
He  shows  his  scars  01  love  ; 
They  kindle  to  a  Same, 
And  sound  through  all  the  worlds  above, 
4  The  slau<:hterM  Lamb  !' 

9  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high, 

1  Hail  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost !' 
They  ever  cry  : 
Hail  Abram's  God  and  mine ! 
I  join  the  heavenly  lays  ; 
\\\  might  and  majesty  are  thine, 
And  endless  praise. 

jo pl  (67)     C.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 

'  °'J%  Support  in  God's  Covenant  under  Trouble, 
2  Sam.  xxiii.  5. 

1  lyTY  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 
-*-"   Abides  for  ever  sure  ; 

And,  in  its  matchless  grace,  I  feel 
My  happiness  secure. 

2  What  though  my  house  be  not  with  thee. 

As  nature  could  desire  ! 
To  nobler  joys  than  nature  gives, 
Thy  servants  all  aspire. 

3  Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God, 

My  Father  art  become  ; 
Jesus,  my  guardian  and  my  friend, 
And  heaven  my  final  home  ; 
i  I  welcome  all  thy  sov'reign  will, 
For  all  that  will  is  love  ; 
And,  when  I  know  not  what  thou  d 
I  wait  tiie  light  above. 
~t  Thv  covenant  the  last  accent  claims 
Of  this  poor  faltering  tongue  ; 
And  that  shall  the  first  notes  employ 
Of  my  celestial  song. 

~QR      (6S)     ll2*k     Bentlev's  Collection. 
/  OO.  Pleading  the  Covenant,  Psalm  lxxiv.  20. 
I  f\  LORD,  my  God  !  whose  sovereign  love 

*^  Is  still  the  same,  nor  e'er  can  move, 

Look  to  the  covenant,  and  see, 

not  thy  love  been  shown  to  me  ? 


AND  BLESSINGS.  ~c~ 

Remember  me,  my  dearest  friend, 
And  love  me  always  to  '   e  end. 

2  Be  with  me  still,  a-  heretofore, 

And  help  me  for.,  md  more ; 

born  will,  incline 
.lae  ; 
< )  1.  2d  toe,  'jus  hand, 

And  guide  me  sale  to  Canaan's  land  ' 

-07  (69)    rs. 

'  u  '  •  R:  _-  Love. 

1  AJOW  '  I ..:-. 
*^    Si:\ _:  at  odl 

Ye,  v  1  jve, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Yc  v.  -  grace 

Bean.. 

As  to  Canaan  0:1  ye  more, 

Praise  and  sming  love. 

■?  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  I . 
Burial  _uilty  ftars; 

your  guilt  an  .  :-ve, 

Cancell'dl  .  love. 

4  Ye.  alas !  n 
W31  to  death  and  sin, 

Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop,  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

b  Welcome  all.  by  sin  opprest, 
Welcome  to  his"  sacred  rest ; 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
ing  but  redeeming'  love. 

6  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  come, 

We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove 
Of  our  Lord's  redeeming  love. 

7  He  subdu'd  th'  infernal  powers ; 
Those  tremendous  foes  of  ours 
From  their  cursed  empire  drove — 
Mighty  m  redeeming  love. 

i  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring, 
Strike  aloud  each  cheerful  string: 
Mortals,  join  the  host  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 
517  44 


788,789  scripture  doctrines    70,71 

7QQ  (70)    L.  M.     Steele. 

'  °°- Redemption  by  Christ  alone,  1  Pet.  i.  18, 19. 

1  Tp  NSLAV'D  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains 
•■^  Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doom'd  to  everlasting  pains, 

We  wretched  guilty  captives  lay. 

2  Nor  gold  nor  gems  could  buy  our  peace  • 
Nor  the  whole  world's  collected  store 
Suffice  to  purchase  our  release; 

A  thousand  worlds  were  all  too  poor. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 
An  all-sufficient  ransom  paid  : 
Invalu'd  price !  his  precious  blood 
For  vile  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell : 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb, 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

5  Amazing  goodness  !  love  divine ! 
O  may  our  grateful  hearts  adore 

The  matchless  grace  ;  nor  yield  to  sin, 
Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more  ! 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  love  pursue 
The  glorious  work  it  has  bes;un  ; 
Each  secret  lurking  foe  subdue, 
And  let  our  hearts  be  thine  alone. 

7ftQ  (71)    8.7.4.     F . 

/  o«j.  Finished  Redemption. 

1  TTARK!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
-"-  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ! 

See  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  skv  ! 
c  It  is  finished !' 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry ! 

2  It  is  finish'd! — O  what  pleasure 

Bo  these  charming  words  afford  ! 
Heavenly  blessing?,  without  measure. 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 
It  is  finish'd ! — 
Saints,  the  dying  .words  record. 

3  Finish'd  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law! 
Finish'd  all  that  God  had  promis'd ; 

Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 
It  is  finish'd!— 

Saints  from  hence  vour  comfort  draw. 
513 


7%  73  AND  BLESSINGS.  790,  791 

4  [Happy  souls,  approach  the  table, 

.  the  •pul-reviving  food ; 

Nothing  half  so  sweet  and  pleasant 
As  the  Saviour's  flesh  and  blood. 
It  is  finish'd  ! — 
Christ  has  borne  the  heavy  load.] 

5  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sin?  the  pleasing  theme ; 
All  in  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 

Join  to  praise  Immanuers  name. 
Hallelujah! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  ! 

'  ^"*m         It  is  finished,  John  xix.  30. 

1  'HHIS  finish'd  !  so  the  Saviour  cried, 

•*-    And  meekly  bow'd  his  head  and  died 
'Tis  finish'd — yes,  the  race  is  ruD, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  'Tis  finish'd — all  that  heaven  decreed. 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 

Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  was  design'd, 
In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finish'd — Aaron  now  no  more 
•Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore  ; 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 

And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 
1  'Tis  finish'd — this,  my  dying  groan, 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone : 
Millions  shall  be  redeem'd  from  death. 
By  this,  my  last  expiring  breath. 

5  'Tis  finish'd — Heaven  is  reconcil'd, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoil'd  : 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

?>  'Tis  finish'd — let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  : 
'Tis  finish'd— let  the  echo  fly 
Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  and  sky. 

7Q1  ("3)     8's.     D.Turner. 

'  v  L '      Gratitude  to  God  for  Redemption,  Eph, 

1  CHALL  Jesus  descend  from  the  skies 
^  To  atone  for  our  sins  by  his  blood, 
And  shall  we  such  goodness  despise. 
And  rebels  still  be  to  our  God? 
519 


I 


792  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES  74 

2  [No  brute  could  be  ever  so  base  ! 

Shall  man  thus  ungrateful  then  prove  ? 
Forbid  it,  0  God  of  all  grace! 
Forbid  it,  thou  Spirit  of  love ! 

3  The  devils  would  laugh  us  to  scorn, 

For  folly  so  shameful  as  this : 
O  let  us  to  God  then  return, 
Sure  never  was  goodness  like  his.] 

4  He  sav'd  us,  or  we  had  been  lost, 

Nor  comfort,  nor  hope  had  e'er  known  ; 
Yet  lie  knew  this  salvation  would  cost 
No  less  than  the  blood  of  his  Son. 

5  Through  him  we  forgiveness  shall  find, 

And  taste  the  sweet  blessings  of  peace ; 
If,  contrite  and  humbly  resign'd, 
We  trust  in  his  promised  grace. 

6  This  world,  then,  with  nil  its  gay  joy, 

That  its  thousands  has  snar'd  and  undo)    , 
May  tempt,  but  shall  never  destroy, 
Whom  Jesus  has  mark'd  for  his  own. 

1  While  here  through  the  desert  we  stray, 
Our  God  shall  be  all  our  delight ; 
Our  pillar  of  cloud  in  the  day, 
And  also  of  fire  in  the  night: 

8  Till,  the  Jordan  of  death  safely  pass'd, 

We  land  on  the  heavenly  shore, 

Where  we  the  hid  manna  shall  taste, 

Nor  hunger  nor  thirst  any  mere. 

0  And  there,  while  his  glories  we  see, 
And  feast  on  the  joys  of  his  love, 
We  chang'd  to  his  likeness  shall  be, 
And  then  shall  all  gratitude  prove. 

77r)  (74)     S.  8.  6.     Toplady. 

/  /  -^.  CkrisVs  Atonement. 

\  f\  THOU,  who  didst  thy  glory  leave 
"    Apostate  sinners  to  retrieve 

From  nature's  deadly  fall, — 
If  thou  hast  bought  me  with  a  price, 
Mv  sins  against  me  ne'er  shall  rise; 
For  thou  hast  borne  them  all. 

.'  And  wast  thou  punisli'd  in  my  stead? 
Didst  thou  without  the  city  bleed 
To  expiate  my  stain  ? 
520 


T5  AND  BLESSINGS. 

On  earth  my  God  yonchsaPd  to  dwell, 
And  made  of  infinite  avail 
The  sufferings  of  the  man. 

3  Behold  him  for  tran>2;ressors  given  ! 
Behold  th'  incarnate  Kins;  of  heaven 

For  us,  his  foes,  expire^ ! 
\niaz'd,  0  earth  !  the  tidings  hear! 
lie  bore,  that  we  might  never  bear 

His  father's  righteous  ire. 

4  Ye  saints,  the  Man  of  sorrows  bless. 
The  God,  for  your  unrighteousness 

Deputed  to  "atone : 
Praise,  till,  with  all  the  ransom'd  throng. 
Ye  sin?:  the  never-ending  song, 
And  see  him  on  his  throne.  w 
7Q«1  (75)     S.  7.     L.  H.  C. 

i  Jo.      Gratitude  for  the  dtonenents 

1  TTAIL  !  thou  once  despised  Jesus. 
-"•  Hail !  thou  Galilean  king  ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring  : 
Hail !  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ! 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favour ; 

Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed^ 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made  * 
All  thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood  ; 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  made  twist  man  and  l>ai 

3  Jesus,  hail !  enthron'd  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide  ! 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side  : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading; 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare  , 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  ire  appear. 
I  Worship,  honour,  power,  and  blessing. 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  -zive: 
Help,  ye  bright  ingehc  spirits  ! 

Brins:  your  sweetest,  noblest  lavs ! 
521  44^ 


794, 79j   scripture  doctrines  76,77 

Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits  ; 
Help  to  chant  Inunanuel'fl  praise. 

7Q1  (76)     7's. 

4  v  i.  piea(iinv  the  Atonement,  Psalm  lxxxiv.  9. 

1  XjiATHER,  God,  who  sccst  in  me 
■*■     Only  sin  and  mi 

Turn  to  thy  anointed  one^ 
Look  on  thy  beloved  Son  ; 
Him,  and  then  the  sinner,  see  ; 
Look  through  Jesus'  wounds  on  me. 

2  Heavenly  Father,  Lord  of  all, 
Hear,  and  show  thou  hear'st  my  call  ! 
Bow  thine  ear,  in  mercy  bow, 
Smile  on  me  a  sinner  now ! 

Now  the  stone  to  fiesh  convert, 
Cast  a  look,  and  melt  my  heart. 

3  Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow; 
Hear  my  Advocate  divine, 
Lo  !  to  his,  my  suit  I  join  ; 
Join'd  with  his,  it  cannot  fail  : 
Let  me  now  with  thee  prevail ! 

4  Turn,  from  me,  thy  glorious  eyes 
To  his  bloody  sacrifice, — 

To  the  full  atonement  made, 
To  the  utmost  ransom  paid : 
And,  if  mine,  through  him,  thou  art, 
Speak  thy  mercy  to  my  heart. 

5  Jesus,  answer  from  above, 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love  ! 
Pity  from  thine  eye  let  fall ; 
Bless  me  whilst  on  thee  I  call : 
Am  I  thine,  thou  Son  of  God  ? 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

6  Father,  see  the  victim  slain, 
OfTer'd  up  for  guilty  men  : 
Hear  his  blood-prevailing  cry  ; 
Let  thy  bowels  then  reply ! 
Then  through  him  the  sinner  see; 
Then,  in  Jesus,  look  on  me ! 

7Qr.      ("")    C.  M.  Toplady's  Collection. 
4  J't.     Efficacious  Grace,  Psalm  xlv.  3 — 5. 
I  TJAIL!  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine 
-*-■-  Is  thy  victorious  sword  ! 
The  stoutest  rebel  must  resign 
At  thy  commanding  word, 
522 


78  And  blessings.  796 

2  Deep  are  the  wounds  thy  arrows  give, 

They  pierce  the  hardest  heart ; 
Thy  smiles  of  grace  the  slain  revive, 
And  joy  succeeds  to  smart. 

3  Still  drd  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh  ; 

Ride  with  majestic  sway  ; 
Go  forth,  sweet  Prince,  triumphantly, 
And  make  thy  foes  obey. 

4  And  when  thy  victories  are  complete, 

When  all  the  chosen  race 
Shall  round  the  throne  of  glory  meet 
To  sing  thy  conquering  grace ; 

5  O  may  my  humble  soul  be  found 

Among  that  favour'd  band  ! 
And  I,  with  them,  thy  praise  will  sound 
Throughout  ImmanuePs  land. 

7Qfi  (78)    L.  M. 

/  ^u.jTjg  Conversion  of  Zaccheus,Lukexix.  1-16L 

1  i^NCE,  as  the  Saviour  pass'd  along, 
"  Zaccheus  fain  the  Lord  would  see  ; 
Of  stature  small,  to  'scape  the  throng, 
He  ran  before  and  climb'd  a  tree. 

2  As  the  omniscient  Lord  drew  nigh, 
Upwards  he  look'd,  and  saw  him  there  ; 
'  Zaccheus,  hasten  down,  for  I 

'Must  be  thy  guest  to-day  ;  prepare. 

3  c  To-day,'  the  pardoning  Saviour  cries, 
1  Salvation  to  thy  house  is  come  ; 

c  On  wings  of  sov'reign  love  it  flies  ; 
'  Go,  tell  the  blissful  news  at  home.' 

4  Lord,  look  on  souls  that  gaze  around, 
To  every  listening  sinner  speak  ; 
Now  may  thy  ancient  love  abound ; 
From  every  seat  a  captive  take. 

5  Sinners,  make  haste  our  God  to  meet ; 
Come  to  the  feast  his  love  prepares  ; 
'The  lost  are  sought  and  sav'd,'  how  sweet 
And,  'not  the  righteous,'  Christ  declares. 

6  Say,  what  are  you  come  out  to  view, 
Jesus,  who  once  for  sinners  died  ? 

O  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  to  you, 
'  Cast  sinful,  righteous  self  aside.' 

7  Lord,  wilt  thou  stoop  to  be  my  guest  ? 
Dost  thou  invite  me  to  thy  home  ? 
Welcome,  dear  Saviour,  to  my  breast. 
To-day  let  thy  salvation  come. 


^979  T98  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRUIS8  T9,  80 

7Q7  (79)     CM. 

'  ~  '  •   77<e  Los*  Sheep  found,  Luke  xv.  3,  4. 

1  TI'llEN  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold 

*  *     Has  lo>t  a  straying  sheep, 
Through  vales,  ->Vr  bills,  he  anxious  i 
And  climbs  the  mountain  steep  ; 

2  But,  O  the  joy  !  the  transport  sweet ! 

When  he  me  wanderer  finds  ; 
Up  in  his  arms  he  takes  his  charge, 
And  to  his  shoulder  binds. 

3  Homeward  he  hastes  to  tell  the  joys, 

And  makes  his  bliss  complete  : 
The  neighbours  hear  the  news,  and  all 
The  joyful  shepherd  greet. 

i  Yet  how  much  greater  is  the  joy 
When  but  one  sinner  turns; 
When  the  poor  wretch,  with  broken  heart. 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns  ! 

5  Pleas'd  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ  ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  fill'd  with  joy. 

6  Well-pleased,  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner  weep  ; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 

And  owns  him  for  his  sheep. 
">  Nor  ansrels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fires  ; 
'A  wandering  sheep's  returxi'd,'  they 

And  strike  "the  sounding  lyre. 

rqo         («0)     CM.     Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
/  JO.     77jg  converted  Thief,  Luke  xxiii.  42 

1  A  Son  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 
•^*-  And  wept,  and  bled,  anddy'd, 
He  pour'd  salvation  on  a  wretch 

That  languish'd  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes,  with  inward  grief  and  shame, 

The  penitent  conu 
Then  tunvd  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  address'd  ; 

3  '  Jesus,  thou  Son  and  heir  of  heaven  ! 

'  Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God  ! 
•'  I  see  thee  bath'd  in  sweat  and  tears, 
1  And  weltering  in  thy  blood. 
524 


2 


81,82  AXD  BLESSINGS.       799,800 

4  '  Vet  quickly,  from  these  scenes  of  wo, 

'  In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise, 
1  Burst  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  deal 
4  And  siiine  above  the  skies. 

5  '  Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

1  Pear  Saviour,  mink  on  me, 

.  i  in  the  victories  of  thy  death 
'Let  me  a  snarer  be.' 
-  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hearf, 
And  instantly  "replies, — 
k  To-day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 
1  With  me  in  Paradise.' 

700        J81)  -  S-  M-  Dr-  Doddridge. 

4  J  J.     Vital  Union  to  Christ  in  Regeneration 

1  Cor.  vi.  17. 
"PJEAR  Saviour,  we  are  thine, 
■*-*  By  everlasting  bonds  ; 
Our  names,  our  hearts,  we  would  resign  ; 
Our  souls  are  in  thy  hands. 

2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave 
W  ith  ever-growing  zeal ; 

If  millions  tempt  as  Christ  to  leave, 
O  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee  our  head  ; 

Shall  form  us  to  thy  image  bright, 

That  we  thy  paths  may  tread. 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 
From  these  abodes  of  clay  ; 

But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side 
Through  all  the  gloom v  way. 

5  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 
Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear  ? 

If  he  fn  heaven  hath  fix'd  his  throne, 
He'll  fix  his  members  there. 

oaa  (>:)    L.  M.  Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

OUU.     praise  to  God  for  renewing  Grace. 

1  HPO  God  my  Saviour  and  my  King, 

-*-    Fain  would  my  soul  her  tribute  bring  : 
Join  me,  ye  saints,"  in  songs  of  praise, 
For  ye  have  known  and  felt  his  grace. 

2  Wretched  and  helpless  once  I  lay, 
Just  breathing  all  my  life  away  ; 
He  saw  me  welfring  in  my  blood. 
And  felt  the  pity  of  a  God, 


801.  802  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES  83,  84 

3  With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief, 

Bound  up  my  wounds,  and  sooth'd  my  grief; 
Pour'd  joys  divine  into  my  heart, 
And  bade  each  anxious  fear  depart. 

4  These  proofs  of  love,  my  dearest  Lord ! 
Deep  in  my  breast  I  will  record  : 

The  life,  which  I  from  thee  receive, 
To  thee,  behold,  I  freely  give. 

5  My  heart  and  tongue  shall  tune  thy  praise, 
Through  the  remainder  of  my  days  : 
And,  when  I  join  the  powers  above, 

My  soul  shall  better  sing  thy  love. 

pm  (83)     L.  M. 

«  jui .  Human  righteousness  insufficient  to  justify, 
Mich.  vi.  6—8. 

1  WHEREWITH,  0  Lord,  shall  I  draw  near, 

*  *    Or  bow  myself  before  thy  face  ? 
How,  in  thy  purer  eyes  appear? 
What  shall  I  bring  to  gain  thy  grace? 

2  Will  gifts  delight  the  Lord  most  high  ? 
Will  multiply'^  oblations  please  ? 
Thousands  of  rams  his  favour  buy  ? 
Or  slaughter'd  millions  e'er  appease  ? — 

3  Can  these  assuage  the  wrath  of  God  ? 
Can  these  wash  out  iny  guilty  stain  ? 
Rivers  of  oil,  or  seas  of  blood  ? — 
Alas  !  they  all  must  How  in  vain. 

4  What  have  I  then  wherein  to  trust  ? 
I  nothing  have,  I  nothing  am  ; 
Excluded  is  my  every  boast, 

My  glory  swallow'd  up  in  shame. 

5  Guilty,  I  stand  before  thy  face  ; 
My  sole  desert  is  hell  and  wrath  : 

'Twere  just  the  sentence  should  take  place  : — 
But,  0  I  plead  my  Saviour's  death ! 

6  I  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
Who  died  for  sinners  on  the  tree  ; 
I  plead  his  righteousness  alone, 
O  put  the  spotless  robe  on  me ! 

on9  (84)     L.  M. 

ou^#        Imputed  righteousness,  Jer.  xxiii.  6. 

Isa.  xlv.  24. 
J    TESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 

*J    My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress ; 

'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  array'd, 

With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 


85  AND  BLESSINGS.  SOo 

2  When,  from  the  dust  of  death,  I  rise 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies ; 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 

'  Jesus  hath  liv'd  and  dy'd  for  me.' 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall"  lay? 
While,  through  thy  blood,  absolved  1  am 
From  sin's  tremendous  curse  and  shame. 

4  Thus  Abraham,  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  with  blood, 
Saviour  of  sinners,  thee  proclaim! 
Sinners — of  whom  the  chief  I  am. 

5  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
Wher  ruin'd  nature  sinks  in  years  : 
No  are  can  change  its  glorious  hue ; 
The  ibbe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

5  0  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice  ! 
Bid,  ^ord,  thy  banish'd  ones  rejoice  ; 
Theii  beauty 'this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

Of\o       (55)     119th.    President  Davies. 
OUJ.    77je  par&mmg  God,  Micah  vii.  1?. 

1  /"J.  BEAT  God  of  wonders!  all  thy  way, 
"  Are  matchless,  godlike,  and  divine  ; 
But  he  fair  glories  of  thy  grace, 

>bre  godlike  and  unrivall'd  shine: 
Whc  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  vho  lias  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

2  Crines  of  such  horror  to  forgive, 

Sach  guilty  daring  worms  to  spare  ; 
This  is  thy  grand  prerogative, 

And  none  shall  in  the  honour  share  : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  ivho  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

3  Angels  and  men  resign  their  claim  ■ 

To  pity,  mercy,  love,  and  grace, 
These  glories  crown  Jehovah's  name 

With  an  incomparable  blaze  : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

4  In  wonder  lost,  with  trembling  joy, 

We  take  the  pardon  of  our  God, 
Pardon  for  crimes  of  deepest  dve  ; 

A  pardon  seal'd  with  Jesus'  blood  : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 
527 


804,805    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES     8G,87 

5  O  may  this  strange,  this  matchless  grace, 

This  godlike  miracle  of  love, 
Fill  the  wide  earth  with  grateful  praise, 

And  all  the  angelic  choirs  above  : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

oaj  (36)     CM.     Steele. 

oU-L.  Pardoning  Love,  Jer.  iii.  22.  IIos.  xiv.  4. 

1  TTOW  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart 
-"-   Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 

Forgetful  of  his  word  ! 

2  Yet,  sovereign  mercy  calls,  *  Return:' 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come ! 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
0  take  the  wanderer  home  ! 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 

And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 

To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power 

How  glorous,  how  divine ! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore  ; 

0  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 

And  let  me  rove  no  more ! 

ork,x  (87)    L.  M.    Dr.  Gibbon?. 

OU*J.      Divine  Forgiveness,  Luke  vii.  47. 
i  FORGIVENESS!  His  a  joyful  sound 

-»-    To  malefactors  doom'd  to"  die ; 

Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around ; 

Ye  seraphs,  shout  it  from  the  sky  ! 

2  'Tis  the  rich  gift  of  love  divine ; 
'Tis  full,  out-measuring  every  crime : 
Unclouded  shall  its  glories  shine, 
And  feel  no  change  oy  changing  time. 

3  O'er  sins  unnumber'd  as  the  sand, 
And  like  the  mountains  for  their  size, 
The  seas  of  sovereign  grace  expand, — 
The  seas  of  sovereign  grace  arise. 

4  For  this  stupendous  love  of  heaven 
What  grateful  honours  shall  we  show  I 
Where  much  transgression  is  forgiven, 
Let  love  in  equal  ardours  glow: 

5?8 


88,89  AND  BLESSINGS.        806,807* 

5  By  this  inspir'd,  let  all  our  days 
With  various  holiness  be  crown'd ; 
Let  truth  and  goodness,  prayer  and  praise, 
In  all  abide,  in  all  abound. 

ftOP      (~8^    S:  M"     P-  ^Yatts's  Lyrics. 


Confession  and  Pardon,  1  John  i.  9. 
Prov.  xxviii.  13. 

1  ll/JY  sorrows,  like  a  flood, 
-"■*•  Impatient  of  restraint, 

Into  thy  bosom,  0  my  God  ! 
Pour  out  a  long  complaint. 

2  This  impious  heart  of  mine 
Could  once  defy  the  Lord, 

Could  rush  with  violence  on  to  sin 
In  presence  of  thy  sword. 

3  How  often  have  I  stood 
A  rebel  to  the  skies, 

And  yet,  and  yet,  O  matchless  grace  ! 

Thy  thunder  silent  lies. 
1      Oh,  shall  I  never  feel 

The  meltings  of  thy  love  ! 
Am  I  of  such  hell-harden'd  steel 

That  mercy  cannot  move  ? 

5  Overcome  by  dying;  love, 
Here  at  thy  cross  l  lie, 

And  throw  my  flesh,  my  soul,  my  all ; 
And  weep,  and  love," and  die." 

6  £  Rise,'  says  the  Saviour, ■  rise ! 
4  Behold  my  wounded  veins  ! 

*  Here  flows  a  sacred  crimson  flood 
'To  wash  away  thy  stains.' 

7  See,  God  is  reconcil'd ! 
Behold  his  smiling  face  ! 

Let  joyful  cherubs  clap  their  wings, 
And  sound  aloud  Ins  grace. 

0  J  i .    pardon  spoken  by  Christ,  Matt.  ix.  2. 

1  TIT^'  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thy  voice 
i   •**■*-  Pronounce  the  words  of  peace ! 

And  all  my  warmest  powers  shall  join 
To  celebrate  thy  grace. 
it  With  gentle  smiles  call  me  thy  child, 
And  speak  my  sins  forgiven ; 
The  accents  mild  shall  charm  mine  ear 
All  like  the  harps  of  heaven, 
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308,809    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES     90,91 

3  Cheerful,  where'er  thy  hand  shall  lead, 

The  darkest  path  I'll  tread  : 
Cheerful  I'll  quit  these  mortal  shores, 
And  mingle  with  the  dead. 

4  When  dreadful  guilt  is  done  away, 

No  other  fears  we  know  ; 
That  hand,  w  ra  pardons  down, 

Shall  crowns  of  life  bestuw. 

ono  (90)    L.  M.     Stogdon. 

OUO.    q0(i  reaiiy  i0  forgive ;  or,  Despair  sinfiu 

1  TirH  AT  means  these  jealousies  and  fc: 

"    As  if  the  Lord  was  loth  to  save, 
Or  lov'd  to  see  us  drench'd  in  tears, 
Or  sink  with  sorrow  to  the  grave. 

2  Does  he  want  slaves  to  grace  his  throne  ? 
Or  rules  he  by  an  iron  rod  1 

Loves  he  the  deep  despairing  groan  ? 
Is  he  a  tyrant,  or  a  God? 

3  Not  all  the  sins  which  we  have  wrought, 
So  much  his  tender  bowels  grieve, 

As  this  unkind  injurious  thought, 
That  lie's  unwilling  to  forgive. 

4  What  though  our  crimes  are  black  as  night, 
Or  glowing  like  the  crimson  morn, 
Immanuel's  blood  will  make  them  white 
As  snow  through  the  pure  aether  borne. 

5  Lord,  'tis  amazing  grace  we  own, 
And  well  may  rebel  norms  surprise  ; 
But,  was  not  thy  incarnate  Son 

A  most  amazing  sacrifice  ? 

6  '  I've  found  a  ransom,'  saith  the  Lord, 
'  No  humble  penitent  shall  die  ;' 
Lord,  we  would  now  believe  thy  word, 
And  thy  unbounded  mercies  try! 

qaq  (91)     8.  6.  S.     Cruttenden. 

°U  J-  Adoption,  1  John  iii.  1—3. 

1  ■"  ET  others  boast  their  ancient  line, 
■"  In  long  succession  great ; 

In  the  proud  list,  let  heroes  shine, 
And  monarchs  swell  the  state  ; 
Descended  from  the  King  of  kings, 
Each  saint  a  nobler  title  sings. 

2  Pronounce  me,  gracious  God !  thy  son, 

Own  me  an  heir  divine ; 
530 


92, 93         and  Blessings.       810,811 

I'll  pity  princes  on  the  throne, 
When  I  can  call  thee  mine: 

Sceptres  and  crowns  unenvied  rise, 
And  lose  their  lustre  in  mine  i 

3  Content,  obscure,  I  pass  my  days, 

To  all  I  meet  unknown  ; 
And  wait  till  thou  thy  child  shalt  raise, 
And  seat  me  near  thy  throne : 
No  name,  no  honours  here  I  crave, 
Well  pleas'd  with  those  beyond  the  grave. 

4  Jesus,  my  elder  brother,  lives  ; 

With  him  I  too  shall  reign  ; 
Nor  sin,  nor  death.,  Avhile  he  survives, 

Shall  make  the  promise  vain  : 
In  him  my  title  stands  secure, 
And  shall  while  endless  years  endure. 

5  When  he,  in  robes  divinely  bright, 

Shall  once  again  appear, 
Thou  too,  my  soul,  shalt  shine  in  light, 

And  his  full  image  bear : 
Enough  ! — I  wait  th'  appointed  dav  ; 
Bless'd  Saviour,  haste,  and  come  away. 

nin         (92)     CM.     Dr.  Poddridsre. 
OlvJ.  i/6/^  father,  Gal.  i v.  6. 

1  SOVEREIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 
*^  Allow  my  humble  claim  : 

Nor,  while  a  worm  would  raise  its  head, 
Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

2  My  Father,  God  !  how  sweet  the  sound  ! 

How  tender,  and  how  dear! 
Not  all  the  harmony  of  heaven 
Could  so  delight  the  ear. 

3  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  name 

On  my  expanding-  heart ; 
And  show  that  in  Jehovah's  grace 
I  share  a  tilial  part. 

4  Cheer'd  by  a  signal  so  divine, 

Unwavering  I  believe ; 
And  Abba,  Father,  humbly  cry, 
Nor  can  the  sign  deceive. 

0-.-1  (93)     CM.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

Ol  l.Triie  Liberty  given  by  Christ,  John  viii.  3* 


H 


ARK  !  for  'tis  God's  own  Son  that  calls 
To  life  and  libertv  ; 
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812  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINE*  94 

Transported,  fall  before  his  feet 
Who  makes  the  prisoners  free. 

2  The  cruel  bonds  of  sin  lie  breaks, 

And  breaks  old  Satan's  chain  ; 
Smiling-  he  deals  those  pardons  round 
Which  free  from  endless  pain. 

3  Into  the  captive  heart  he  pours 

His  Spirit  from  on  high  ; 
We  lose  the  terrors  of  the  slave. 
And  Abba,  Father !  cry. 

4  Shake  off  your  bonds,  and  sing;  his  grace 

The  sinner's  friend  proclaim  ; 
And  call  on  all  around  to  seek 
True  freedom  by  his  name. 

5  Walk  on  at  large,  till  you  attain 

Your  Father's  house  above  ; 
There  shall  you  wear  immortal  crowns, 
And  sing;  immortal  love. 

0-19  (94)    7's.     Humphreys. 

0 1  w.     fht  Privileges  of  the  Sons  of  God. 

1  T>LESSED  are  the  sons  of  God : 

-*-*  Th.^y  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood, 
They  are  ransom'd  from  the  grave, 
Life  eternal  they  shall  have : 

With  them  number'd  may  we  be, 

Now  and  through  eternity  ! 

2  God  did  love  them,  in  his  Son, 
Long  before  the  world  begun  ; 
They  the  seal  of  this  receive, 
When  on  Jesus  they  believe : 

With  them,  &c. 

3  They  are  justified  by  grace, 
They  enjoy  a  solid  peace  ; 

All  their  sins  are  wash'd  away, 
They  shall  stand  in  God's  great  dav : 
With  them,  &c. 

4  They  produce  the  fruits  of  grace 
In  the  works  of  righteousness ! 
Born  of  God,  they  hate  all  sin, 
God's  pure  word  remains  within: 

With  them,  &c. 

5  They  have  fellowship  with  God, 
Through  the  Mediator's  blood  ; 
One  with  God,  through  Jesus  one, 
Glory  is  in  them  beffim : 

With  them,  &c.   .. 
538 


AND  BLESSINGS.  812 

6  Though  they  suffer  much  on  earth, 
-  to  the  worldling-  mirth, 
MC  an  inward  joy, 
Pleasures  which  can  never  cloy  : 
With  them,  ice. 

v  alone  are  truly  blest — 
Heirs  of  God,  joint  heirs  with  Christ ; 
They  with  love  and  peace  are  fiTd  ; 
are  by  his  Spirit  seal'd : 
With  them  number'd  may  we  be. 
Now  and  through  eternity. 

o-i  o  (95)     L.  M.  Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

OlO.     Christians  the  Sons  of  God,  John  i.  12. 
1  John  iii.  1. 

1  "|V"OT  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth, 
*-*    Who  boast  the  honours  of  their  I 
Such  real  dignity  can  claim 

As  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name. 

2  To  them  the  privilege  is  given 

To  be  t;ie  sons  and  heirs  of  heaven  ; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joys  beyond  the  sky. 

3  [On  them,  a  happy  chosen  race, 
Their  Father  pours  his  richest  grace  : 
To  t'nem  his  counsels  he  imp 

And  stamps  his  image  on  their  hearts. 

4  Their  infant  cries,  their  tender  age, 
His  pity  and  his  love  engage  : 

He  clasps  them  in  his  arms,  and  there 
Secures  them  with  parental  care.] 

5  His  will  lie  makes  them  early  know, 
An:l  teaches  their  young  feet  to  go  ; 
Whispers  instruction  to  their  minds, 
And  on  their  hearts  his  precepts  binds. 

6  When,  through  temptation,  they  rebel, 
His  cnast'ning  rod  he  makes  them  feel ; 
Then,  with  a  father's  tender  heart, 

He  soothes  the  pain  and  heals  the  smart. 

7  Their  daily  wants  his  hands  supply, 
Their  step's  he  guards  with  watchful  eye, 
Lends  them  from  earth  to  heaven  above, 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  love. 

8  Have  I  the  honour,  Lord,  to  be 
One  of  this  numerous  familv  ? 

533  45* 


814,  815  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES    96,  9/ 

On  me  the  gracious  erift  bestow, 
To  call  thee  Abba,  Father  !  too. 
9  So  mav  my  conduct  ever  prove 
My  filial  piety  and  love  ! 
Whilst  all  my  brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  Father's  likeness  in  my  face. 

oi  i  (96)     S.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 

° *  **  •        Communion  with  God  and  Chiist, 
1  John  i.  5. 

1  fVjTR  heavenly  Father  calls, 
*^  And  Christ  invites  us  near  ; 

With  both  our  friendship  shall  be  iwi 
And  our  communion  dear. 

2  God  pities  all  our  griefs  ; 
He  pardons  every  day  ; 

Almighty  to  protect  our  souls, 
And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

3  How  large  his  bounties  are  ; 
What  various  stores  of  good, 

Diftus'd  from  our  Redeemer's  hand. 
And  purchas'd  with  his  blood  ! 

4  Jesus,  our  living  Head, 
We  bless  thy  faithful  care  ; 

Our  Advocate  before  the  throne, 
And  our  Forerunner  there. 

5  Here  fix,  my  roving  heart ! 
Here  wait,  my  warmest  love  ! 

Till  the  communion  be  complete 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 

o-i  r  (97)    L.  M.  Beddome. 

*>1  J.    Desiring  Communion  with  God. 

1  1VT Y  rising  soul,  with  strong  desires, 
■*-"   To  perfect  happiness  aspires, 
With  steady  steps  would  tread  tbe  road 
That  leads  "to  Heaven — that  leads  to  God. 

-  I  thirst  to  drink  unmingled  love 
From  the  pure  fountain-head  above  : 
My  dearest  Lord,  1  long  to  be 
Empty'd  of  sin,  and  full  of  thee. 

3  For  thee  I  pant,  for  thee  I  burn  ; 
-\rt  thou  withdrawn  ?  again  return, 
Nor  let  me  be  the  first  to  say, 

wilt  not  hear  when  sinners  pray. 


98,  99  AND  BLESSINGS.         81C,  817 

0l  r  (9S)    C.  M.    Cowper. 

*>  *  O.        Miking  with  God,  Gen.  y.  24. 

1  |"|  FOR  I  closer  walk  with  God, 
^  A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  ; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  so  ill- re  freshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word  I 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoy'd  ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still! 
But  now  I  find  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  0  holy  Dove  !  return 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn. 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee." 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

ftl  m      (99)     C.  ML  Dr.  Watts's  Sermons. 
Ol  / .    0  that  I  knew  where  I  might  find  him, 
Job  xxiii.  3,  4. 

1  f\  THAT  I  knew  the  secret  place, 
^  Where  I  might  find  my  God ! 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 

And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise, 

What  sorrows  I  sustain  ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God  ; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones  ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 
535 


818,819  scripture  100,101 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 
And  banish  every  fear  ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace, 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

oi  o        (100)     C.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics. 
°*  °*  Saactification  and  Pardon. 

1  TlfHERE  shall  we  sinners  hide  our  heads? 

*  *     Can  rocks  or  mountains  save  ? 
Or  shall  wo  wrap  us  in  tiie  shades 
Of  midnight  and  the  grave  ? 

2  Is  there  no  shelter  from  the  eye 

Of  a  revenging  God? 
Jesus,  to  thy  dear  wounds  we  fly ; 
Bedew  us  with  thy  blood. 

3  Those  guardian  drops  our  souls  secure, 

And  wash  away  our  sin ; 
Eternal  justice  frowns  no  morr, 
And  conscience  smiles  within. 

4  We  bless  that  wondrous  purple  stream, 

That  cleanses  every  stain  ; 
Yet  are  our  souls  but  half  redeem'd, 
If  sin,  the  tyrant,  reign. 

5  Lord,  blast  his  empire  with  thy  breath ! 

That  cursed  throne  must  fall ; 
Ye  flattering  plagues,  that  work  our  death, 
Fly,  for  we  hate  you  all. 

r^1  q  (101)    L.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 

*>■**'•   Abundant  Life  by  Christ  our  Shepherd^ 
John  x.  10. 

1  "DRAISE  to  our  Shepherd's  gracious  name, 
-*     Who  on  so  kind  an  errand  came  ; 
Came,  that  by  him  his  flock  might  live, 
And  more  abundant  life  receive. 

2  Hail,  great  Immanuel  from  above  ! 
High  seated  on  thy  throne  of  love, 
O  pour  the  vital  torrent  down, — 
Thy  people's  joy,  their  Lord's  renown. 

3  Scarce  half  alive,  we  sigh  and  cry, 
Scarce  raise  to  thee  our  languid  eye ; 
Kind  Saviour,  let  our  dying  state 
Compassion  in  thy  heart  create. 

4  The  shepherd's  blood  the  sheep  mmst  heal  : 
O  may  we  all  its  influence  feel ! 

'Till  inward,  deep  experience  show, 
Christ  can  begin  a  heaven  below. 
536 


102,  103  doctrines.         820, 821 

oqa      (102)    S.  M.     Dr.  S.  Stinnett. 
oZv).     '21ie  Leper  healed;  or,  SanctificatUm  tm- 
plored.  Matt.  viii.  2,  3. 

1  "OFJIOLl)  the  lep'rous  Jew, 

**  Oppress'd  with  pain  and  grief, 
Fouring  his  tears  at  Jesus'  feet 
For  pity  and  relief. 

2  '  0  speak  the  word,'  he  cries, 
1  And  heal  me  of  my  pain  : 

'  Lord,  thou  art  able,  if  thou  wilt, 
'  To  make  a  leper  clean.' 
S      Compassion  moves  his  heart, 
He  speaks  the  gracious  word; 
The  leper  feels  his  strength  return, 
And  all  his  sickness  cur'd. 

4  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  1  look, 
Sick  of  a  worse  disease  ; 

Sin  is  my  painful  malady, 
And  none  can  give  me  ease. 

5  But  thy  Almighty  grace 
Can  heal  my  lep'rous  soul : 

O  bathe  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 
And  that  will  make  me  whole. 

£91       (103)     8.M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

o^  1  •     The  Security  of  ChrisVs  Sheep,  John  x. 


27—29. 

MY  soul,  with  joy  attend, 
While  Jesus  silence  breaks; 
No  angel's  harp  such  music  yields 
As  what  my  Shepherd  speaks. 
' 1  know  my  sheep,'  he  cries, 
'  My  soul  approves  them  well: 
'  Vain  is  the  treacherous  world's  disguise, 

I  And  vain  the  rage  of  hell. 

I I  freely  feed  them  now 
'With  tokens  of  my  love  ; 

1  But  richer  pastures  1  prepare, 

'  And  sweeter  streams  above. 

'  Unnumber'd  years  of  bliss 

' 1  to  my  sheep  will  give  ; 
'And  while  my  throne  unshaken  stands, 

■  Shall  all  my  chosen  live. 

'  This  tried  Almighty  hand 

1  Is  rais'd  for  their  defence : 
537 


822,  823  scripture  104,  105 

*  Where  is  the  power  shall  reach  them  there 
*  Or  what  .shall  force  them  thence  V 
6      Enough,  my  gracious  Lord, 
Let  faith  triumphant  cry  ; 
My  heart  can  on  this  promise  live, 
Can  on  this  promise  die. 

090       (104)     L.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
°^^»    JS'oak  preserved  in  the  Ark,  and  the  Be* 
liever  in  Christ,  1  Peter  iii.  20,  21. 

1  rpHE  deluge  at  th'  Almighty's  call, 
•*■    In  what  impetuous  streams  it  fell ! 

Swallow'd  the  mountains  in  its  rage. 
And  swept  a  guilty  world  to  hell. 

2  In  vain  the  tallest  sons  of  pride 
Fled  from  the  close-pursuing-  wave; 
Nor  could  their  mightiest  powers  defend, 
Nor  swiftness  'scape,  nor  courage  save. 

3  How  dire  the  wreck  !  how  loud  the  roar  ! 
How  shrill  the  universal  cry 

Of  millions,  in  the  last  despair, 
Re-echo'd  from  the  low'ring  sky! 

4  Yet  Noah,  humble,  happy  saint! 
Surrounded  with  a  chosen  few, 
Sat  in  his  ark,  secure  from  fear. 

And  sang  the  grace  that  steer d  him  through, 

5  So  may  I  sing,  in  Jesus  safe, 

While  storms  of  vengeance  round  me  fall, 
Conscious  how  high  my  hopes  are  fix'd, 
Beyond  what  shakes  this  earthly  ball. 

6  Enter  thine  ark,  while  patience  waits, 
TSor  ever  quit  that  sure  retreat ; 

Then  the  wide  flood,  which  buries  earth, 
Shall  waft  thee  to  a  fairer  seat. 

7  Nor  wreck  nor  ruin  there  is  seen, 
There  not  a  wave  of  trouble  rolls; 

But  the  bright  rainbow  round  the  throne 
Seals  endless  life  to  all  their  souls. 

090  (105)     CM.    F . 

0-j«j.      Perseverance,  Psalm  cxix.  117. 

1  T  ORD,  hast  thou  made  me  know  thy  ways  ? 
-*-*  Conduct  me  in  thy  fear  ; 

And  grant  me  such  supplies  of  grace. 
That  I  may  persevere. 

2  Let  but  thy  own  Almighty  arm 

Sustain  a  feeble  worm. 
538 


106.  107         doctri  824,  325 

scape,  secure  from  harm 
Amid  tiie  dreadful  storm. 

my  all-sufficient  friend, 
Till  all  my  toils  shall  cease  ; 
Guard  me  through  life,  and  let  my  end 
Be  everlasting  peace. 

«,01     (106)    L.  M.    Dr.S. Steumtt. 

1  JESUS,  my  Saviour  and  nay  God, 

**    Thou  hast  redeemed  me  %\  ith  thy  blood  ; 
By  ties,  both  ua1  •  me, 

I  am,  and  ever  will  be,  I 

2  But,  ah  !  should  my  inconstant  heart, 
Ere  fin  aware,  from  thee  depart, 
What  dire  reproach  would  fall  on  me 
Tor  such  ingratitude  to  I 

3  The  thought  1  dread,  the  crime  I  hate  : 
The  guilt,  the  shame,  I  deprecate: 
And  yet,  so  mighty  are  my  foes, 

1  dare  not  trust  my  warmest  vows. 

4  Pity  my  frailty,  dearest  Lord  ! 
Grace  in  the  needful  hour  atfoid : 

urt  of  mine 
^\  it  .  fortitude  and  love  divine. 

•    ill  I  triumph  iter  my  fears, 
And  gather  joys  from  all  my  tears; 
So  shall  1  to  the  world  proclaim 
The  honours  of  the  Christian  name. 

QCir  (107)     5.6.     Topladv. 

°~D-  Tkt  Mrthod  of  Salvation, 

1  rpHKF..  Father]  we  bless, 

-*-    Wiiose  distinguishing  grace 

bed  a  people  to  show  forth  thy  praise  : 
Nor  is  thy  love  known 
By  election  alone : 
For,  O  !  thou  hast  added  the  gift  of  thy  Son. 

2  Tl  vain 
We  attempt  to  explain, 

Which  found  and  accepted  a  ransom  for  men : 

Great  Surety  of  thine, 

Thou  didst  not  decline  [sign. 

To  concur  with  the  Father's  most  gracious  de- 

3  To  Jesus,  our  friend. 
Our  thanks  shall  ascend, 

Who  saves  to  the  utmost,  and  lores  to  the  §nd  * 
$39 


826  SCRIPTURE  10S 

Our  ransom  he  paid! 
In  his  merit  array'd 
We  attain  to  the  glory  for  which  we  were  made. 

4  Sweet  Spirit  of  grace  ! 
Thy  mercy  we  bless 

For  thy  eminent  share  in  the  council  of  peace  : 

Great  agent  divine, 

To  restore  us  is  thine, 
And  cause  us  afresh  in  thy  likeness  to  shine. 

5  O  God,  'tis  thy  part 

To  convince  and  convert ; 
To  give  a  new  life,  and  create  a  new  heart: 

By  thy  presence  and  grace 

We're  upheld  in  our  race, 
And  are  kept  in  thy  love  to  the  end  of  our  days, 

6  Father,  Spirit,  and  Son, 

Agree  thus  in  one,  [own  ; 

The  salvation  of  those  he  has  mark'd  for  his 

Let  us,  too,  agree 

To  glorify  Thee,— 
Thou  ineffable  One,  thou  adorable  Three  ! 

09c  (108)     8.7.4. 

OZO.         jyce  Salvatim,  2  Tim.  i.  9. 

1  TESUS  is  our  great  salvation, 
*J  Worthy  of  our  best  esteem ! 
He  has  sav'd  his  favourite  nation  ; 

Join  to  sing  aloud  to  him : 
He  has  sav'd  us, 
Christ  alone  could  us  redeem. 

2  When  involv'd  in  sin  and  ruin, 

And  no  helper  there  was  found; 
Jesus  our  distress  was  viewing ; 

Grace  did  more  than  sin  abound : 
He  has  call'd  us,  ^ 

With  salvation  in  the  sound. 

3  Save  us  from  a  mere  profession ; 

Save  us  from  hypocrisy  ; 
Give  us,  Lord,  the  sweet  possession 

Of  thy  righteousness  and  thee  : 
Best  of  favours ! 
None  compar'd  with  this  can  be. 

4  Let  us  never,  Lord,  forget  thee : 

Make  us  walk  as  pilgrims  here : 
We  will  give  thee  all  the  glory 
Of  the  love  that  brought  us  near : 
540 


109,  110  doctrines.         827,  828 

Bid  us  praise  thee, 
And  rejoice  with  holy  fear. 
5  Free  election,  known  by  calling, 
Is  a  privilege  divine: 
Sainu  are  kept  from  final  falling : 

All  the  glory,  Lord,  be  thine  ; 
All  the  glory, 
All  the  glory,  Lord,  is  thine. 

oOT  (109)     C.  M. 

°-  '  •  Complete  Salvation. 

1   QALVATION.  through  our  dying  God, 
^   Shall  surely  be  complete  ;.* 

He  paid  whate'er  his  people  ow'd, 

And  eancell'd  all  their  debt. 
"2  He  sends  his  Spirit  from  above, 

Our  nature  to  renew; 
Displays  his  power,  reveals  his  love, 

Gives  life  and  comfort  too. 

3  He  heals  our  wounds,  subdues  our  foes, 

And  shows  our  sins  forgiv'n  ; 
Conducts  us  through  the  wilderness, 
And  brings  us  safe  to  heaven. 

4  Salvation  now  shall  be  my  stay; 

1  A  sinner  sav'd,'  I'll  cry, 
Then  gladly  quit  this  mortal  clay, 
For  better  joys  on  high. 

ooq  (HO)     11.3.     K . 

u— u*    Distinguishing  Grace,  Jer.  xxxi.  3. 

1  TN  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise, 
-*■  Ye  pilgrims  !  for  Sion  who  press, 

Break  forth,  and  extol  the  great  Ancient  of  daySj 
His  rich  and  distinguishing  grace. 

2  His  love,  from  eternity  fix'd  upon  you, 

Broke  forth  and  discover'd  its  flame,     [drew, 
When  each  with  the  cords  of  his  kindness  he 
And  brought  you  to  love  his  great  name. 

3  0  had  he  not.  pitied  the  state  you  were  in, 

Your  bosoms  his  love  had  ne'er  felt,         [sin, 
You  all  would  have  liv'd,  would  have  died  too,  in 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  your  guilt. 

*  Christ  has  made  a  complete  atonement  for  his 
people:  in  that  sense  his  work  is  finished: — The 
work  of  the  Spirit,  which  at  present,  in  some  of 
the  saints,  is  only  begun,  in  due  time  shall  be  com^ 
pleted  also. 

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829  SCRIPTURE  111 

4  What  was  there  in  you  that  could  merit  esteem, 

Or  give  the  Creator  delight? 
'Twas  '  even  so,  Father."  you  ever  must  sing, 
•  Because  it  seem'd  good  in  thy  sight.* 

5  'Twas  all  of  thy  grace  we  were  brought  to  obey! 

While  others  were  sufler'd  to  go 
The  road  which  by  nature  we  chose  as  our  way, 
Which  leads  to  the  regions  of  wo. 

6  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  his  holy  name, 

To  him  all  the  glory  belongs  ;  [fame, 

Be  yours  the  high  joy  still  to  sound  forth  his 
And  crown  him  in  each  of  your  songs. 

OOQ         (HI)     (First  Part.)     CM. 
0£J*    £y  ife  Grace  0j  God,  I  am  what  I  am, 
1  Cor.  xv.  8. 

1  |^}.REAT  God,  'tis  from  thy  sovereign  grace 
"  That  all  my  blessings  flow  ; 
Whatever  I  am,  or  do  possess, 

I  to  thy  mercy  owe. 

2  'Tis  this  my  powerful  lust  controls, 

And  pardons  all  my  sin  ; 
Spreads  life  and  comfort  through  my  soul, 
And  makes  my  nature  clean. 

3  'Tis  this  upholds  me  whilst  I  live, 

Supports  me  when  I  die ; 
And  hence  ten  thousand  saints  receive 
Their  all,  as  well  as  I. 

4  How  full  must  be  the  springs  from  whence 

Such  various  streams  proceed ! 
The  pasture  cannot  but  be  rich 
On  which  so  many  feed. 

ooQ         (HI)    (Second  Part.)    S.  M. 
OAu .        Salvation  by  Grace,  Eph.  ii.  5, 

1  rjRACE!  'tis  a  charming  sound! 
"  Harmonious  to  the  ear ! 

Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contriv'd  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man ; 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  [Grace  first  inscrib'd  my  name 
In  God's  eternal  book : 

'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took.] 
542 


1 


[tS  DOCTRIN 

4      Grace  led  my  roving  I 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road: 
And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet 

>n  to  Hod. 
I  Irmoc  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 
And  made  my  ej  E 
'Twa*  grace  which  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go.] 

G      Grace  all  tiie  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days  ; 
It  lavs  in  heaven  -tone, 

And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

noA         (112)     C.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics. 
OjVJ.         GodgiorwiiSi  saved, 

Isaiah  xliv.  S3. 

1  "pATHER,  how  wide  thy  glory  shines ! 
*-    How  high  thy  wonders  rise  ! 

Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs. 
By  thousand  through  the  skies. 

2  [Part  of  thy  name  divinely  stands 

On  all  thy  creatures  writ ; 
They  show  the  labour  of  thine  hands, 
Or  impress  oi  thy  feet.] 

3  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms, "" 
Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join 
In  their  Jivinest  forms, 

4  Our  thoughts  are  lost  in  reverend  awe, — 

We  lo\  e,  and  we  adore  ; 
The  first  archangel  never  saw 
So  much  of  God  bi 

5  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known  ; 

Nor  dares  a  creature  guess 
Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone, 
The  justice  or  the  grace. 
•    [When  sinners  broke  the  Father's  laws, 
The  dying  Son  atones  : 
Oh,  the  dear  mysteries  of  his  cross  ! 
The  triumph  of  his  groans!] 
T  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 
Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  ; 
Sweet  cherubs  learn  Emmanuel's  name. 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 
3  O  mav  I  bear  some  humble  part 
In  that  immortal  song  ! 
5-13 


831,832  scripture  113,114 

Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  eommand  my  tongue. 

oo-i  (113)     C.  M.  Doddridge. 

°*->  1  •     0  Lord,  say  unto  my  soul,  '  I  am  thy  Sal- 
vation,' Psalm  xxxv.  3. 

1  SALVATION  !— Oh,  melodious  sound 
^  To  wretched  dying-  men  ! 
Salvation  that  from  God  proceeds, 

And  leads  to  God  again. 

2  Rescu'd  from  hell's  eternal  gloom, 

From  fiends,  and  fires,  and  chains  ; 
Rais'd  to  a  paradise  of  bliss, 
Where  love  triumphant  reigns ! 

3  But  may  a  poor  bewilder'd  soul, 

Sinful  and  weak  as  mine, 
Presume  to  raise  a  trembling  eye 
To  blessings  so  divine ! 

4  The  lustre  of  so  bright  a  bliss 

My  feeble  heart  o'erbears  ; 
And  unbelief  almost  perverts 
The  promise  into  tears. 

5  My  Saviour  God,  no  voice  but  thine 

These  dying-  hopes  can  raise  : 

Speak  thy  salvation  to  my  sou', 

And  turn  my  prayer  to  praise. 


SCRIPTURE   INVITATIONS   AND 
PROMISES. 

009    (114)  (First  Part.)  L.  M.  Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
°L'^     God  Reasoning  villi  men,  Isaiah  i.  IS. 

1  '  pOME,  sinners,'  saith  the  mighty  God, 

^  { Heinous  as  all  your  crimes  have  been  ; 
1  Lo !  I  descend  from  mine  abode 

*  To  reason  with  the  sons  of  men. 

2  l  No  clouds  of  darkness  veil  my  face, 

*  No  vengeful  lightnings  Hash  around  : 

*  I  come  with  terms  of  life  and  peace ; 

*  Where  sin  hath  reign'd  let  grace  abound:' 

3  Yes,  Lord,  we  will  obey  thy  call, 
And  to  thy  gracious  sceptre  bow ; 
Oh  make  our  crimson  sins  like  wool, 
Our  scarlet  crimes  as  white  as  1 

544 


j    115  INVITATIONS.  832,8 

4  So  shrill  our  thankful  lips  repeat 
Thy  praises  with  a  tuneful  voice, 
While,  humbly  prostrate  at  thy  feet, 
We  wonder,  tremble,  and  rejoice. 

009  (H4)     (Second  Part.)     L.  M. 

OJZ.        £tt£-  ye  nly  Face,  Psalm  xxvii.  8. 

1  JEHOVAH  speaks  :  fc  Seek  ye  my  face  !' 
«*  My  soul  admires  the  wondrous  grace : 
I'll  seek  thy  face — thy  Spirit  give  ! 

O  let  me  see  thy  face  and  live. 

2  I'll  wait ;  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come  ; 
(If  I  turn  back,  how'sad  my  doom  !) 
And,  begging,  in  his  way  I'll  lie 

Till  the  sweet  hour  he  passeth  by. 

3  Daily  I'll  seek,  with  cries  and  tears, 
With  secret  sighs,  and  fervent  pray'rs ; 
And,  if  not  heard — I'll  weeping  sit, 
And  perish  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

4  But  canst  thou,  Lord  !  see  all  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ! 
Thou  wilt  not,  canst  not,  me  deceive, — 
The  soul  that  seeks  thy  face  shall  live. 

poo  (115)     (First  Part.)     8.7.4. 

0  j«j.       Come  and  icdcome  to  Jesus  Chiist, 

Isaian  lv.  1. 

1  pOME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
^  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore  ! 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

Full  of  pity  join'd  with  power  : 
He  is  able, 
He  is  willing  :  doubt  no  more. 

2  Come,  ye  thirsty  !  come  and  welcome  ; 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  : 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance. 

Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh — 
Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

0  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger. 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  5 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  ; 
This  he  gives  you  : 
*Tis  his  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

1  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruirt'd  bv  the  fall : 
M-3  46* 


833  SCRIPTURE  ii' 

If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all; 
Not  the  righteous, — 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  View  him  prostrate  in  the  garden ; 

On  the  ground  your  Maker  lies ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him  ; 

Hear  him  crv,  before  he  dies, 
c  It  is  finish'd!5 
Sinner,  will  not  this  suffice? 

6  Lo  !  th'  incarnate  God  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood: 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly; 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude  ; 
None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb  ; 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetlv  echo  with  his  name : 
Hallelujah ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

000  (115)  (Second  Part.)  8.  7.  4.  Mr.  Fountain, 
0«j«3.        one  0f  tjie  Missionaries  in  Bengal. 

The  GospelJWessage ;  or.  Reconciliation  to  God, 

1  ^INNERS,  you  are  now  address'd 
*^  In  the  name  of  Christ  our  Lord  ; 
He  hath  sent  a  message  to  you, 

Pay  attention  to  his  word  ; 
He  hath  sent  it, 
Pay  attention  to  his  word. 

2  Think  what  you  have  all  been  doing, 

Think  what  rebels  you  have  been ; 
You  have  spent  your  "lives  in  nothing 

But  in  adding  sin  to  sin ; 
All  your  actions 
One  continued  scene  of  sin. 

3  Yet  your  long-abused  Sovereign 

Sends  to  you  a  message  mild, 
Loth  to  execute  his  vengeance, 

Prays  you  to  be  reconcil'd ; 
Hear  him  woo  you, — 
Sinners,  now  be  rcconcil'd. 

i  Pardon,  now,  is  freely  published 
Through  the  Mediator's  blood  ; 
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116  INVITATIONS.  834 

Who  hath  died  to  make  atonement 

And  appease  the  wrath  of  God  ! 
"Wondrous  mercy ! 
See,  it  flows  through  Jesus'  blood  ! 
j  In  his  name,  you  are  entreated 

To  accept  this  act  of  grace  ; 
This  the  day  of  your  acceptance, 

Listen  to  "the  terms  of  peace  : 
O  delay  not, 
Listen  tj  the  terms  of  peace. 

6  Having-  thus,  then,  heard  the  message, 
All  with  heav'nlv  mercy  fraught; 

Go  and  tell  the  gracious  Jesus 
If  you  will  be  sav'd  or  not : 

Say,  poor  sinner! 

Will  you  now  be  sav'd  or  not ! 

no  i       (116)  (First  Part.)  CM.  Fawcett. 
o«3-*.  Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  &c.  Isaial 
lv.  7. 

1  QJ1NNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard  . 
^  'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day  ; 

He  calls  you,  by  his  sovereign  word, 
From  hii's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace  ; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell ; 

Why  will  you  persevere  '! 
Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair  ? 

4  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go? 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days 
To  reap  immortal  wo ! 

5  But  he  that  funs  to  God  shall  live 

Throucrii  Ins  abounding  grace  : 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  I  k  his  face. 

6  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  every  sin  ; 
Submit  to  him,  your  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

7  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts; 

He  pardons  like  a  God  : 
«47 


i 


834,835  scripture  116,117 

He  will  forgive  vour  numerous  faults, 
Through  the  Redeemer's  blood. 

ooa       (H6)     (Second  Part.)     L.  M. 
o.j^r.     The  Angels  hastened  Lot,  Gen.  xix.  15. 
J  made  haste,  and  delayed  not,  Ps.  cxix.  60. 

1  Tl  ASTEN,  O  sinners,  to  be  wise, 
-"•  And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 

The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  O  hasten  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  0  hasten,  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  0  hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

5  O  Lord,  do  thou  the  sinner  turn  ! 
Now  rouse  him  from  his  senseless  state ! 
O  let  him  not  thy  counsel  spurn, 

Nor  rue  his  fatal  choice  too  late. 

oor  (117)    L.  M.    Steele. 

o O.J.  Weary  Souls  invited  to  rest,  Matt.  \: 

1  pOME,  weary  souls,  with  sins  distrest, 
^  Come,  and  accept  the  promis'd  1 1 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Oppress'd  with  guilt,  a  painful  load  ; 

O  come,  and  spread  your  woes  abroa1  • 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love, 
Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes  ; 
Pardon,  and  life,  and  endless  peace  ; 
How  rich  the  gift !  how  free  the  grace ! 

4  Lord,  we  accept  with  thankful  heart 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart ; 
We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  rem 


118,119  INVITATIONS.  836, 

And  swt  etly  influence  (  vi  ry  t 
And  guide  iis  tj  eternal 

nop  (118)     14Sih. 

00 u.        \'d  iher  ke  xiv.  22 

)       A^E  dying  90ns  of  0 
J-    Immerg'd  in  si 
The  gospel's  voice  attend, 
While  Jesus  sends  to  you  : 
Ye  perishing  and  guilty,  come, 
In  Jesus1  arms  there  yet  is  room. 

J      No  longer  now  1 

in  excuses  frame  : 
He  bids  you  come  to-day, 
Though  poor,  and  blind,  and  lame  ; 
All  things  are  ready,  sinner,  come, 
trembling  s«n 

"J      Believe  the  heavenly  word 

His  messengers  prr ■■'laiin  ; 
He  is  a  g 

And  faithful  is  his  name  : 
Back-  return  and  come. 

Cast  ofl  d  -  •  et  is  room. 

4      ComptliM  by  bleeding  love, 

Ye  i  'raw  near; 

Clin- 
His  charming  aci 

Let  v  11  now  come, 

In  mercj  '»  I  -ill  is  100m. 

007  -n^     Vs. 

UlJ  '  •     I  ....-.,.  Luke  nv, 

1  T  OV\v 

-*-J  1  ad ! 

V\ 

Now 

Who  didst  ring: 

Every  beartto  thee  incline, 

Now  compd  them  to  come  in. 

2  Rushing  on  the  downward  ro?d, 

Sinnc      a  need, 

Glory  to  forsake,  and  God  : 

See  they  run 
Draw  t!i em  back  by  love  divine  : 

Wil  '...eir  spirits  win  : 

Fiverv  heart,  8tc 
'  549 


i 


838,  839  scripture  120,  15M 

3  Thus  their  willing  souls  compel, 

Thus  their  happy  minds  constrain, 
From  the  ways  of  death  and  hell, 

Home  to  God  and  grace  again  : 
Stretch  that  conquering  arm  of  thine, 

Once  outstretch'd  to  bleed  for  sin  : 
Every  heart  to  thee  incline, 

Now  compel  them  to  come  in. 

oon  (120)     CM.     Steele. 

ojo.  jVie  Saviour's  Invitation,  John  vii.  37 

1  rpHE  Saviour  calls — let  every  ear 
-■-    Attend  the  heavenly  sound  ; 

Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow : 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart 
To  banish  mortal  wo. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise 

To  ease  your  every  pain  ; 
(Immortal  "fountain !  full  supplies  ! ) 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 
1  Ye  sinners  come;  'tis  mercy's  voice. 
The  gracious  call  obey  : 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 
5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts  ! 
To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts  ; 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 

qr»Q  (121)     (1st  Part.)     8.  8.  6. 

0«jJ.  Whosoever  ivill,  let  him  come,  Rev.  xxn 
17. 

1  VE  scarlet-colour'd  sinners,  come  : 

■*■    Jesus,  the  Lord,  invites  you  home  ; 

O  whither  can  you  go  ? 
What!  are  your  crimes  of  crimson  hue  ? 
His  promise  is  for  ever  true  ; 
He'll  wash  you  white  as  snow. 

2  Backsliders,  fill'd  with  your  own  ways, 
Whose  weeping  nights  and  wretched  days 

In  bitterness  are  spent, 
Return  to  Jesus  ;  he'll  reveal 
His  lovely  face,  and  sweetly  heal 

What  vou  so  much  lament. 
650 


I 


PROMISES. 

jrs,  'Tia  I— 
He  lovi  a  m>u  -till,  but  means  t 
If  faith  wifl  bear 

The  Lord  I  I  I,— 

He  si  is  precious  bl 

0  trust  him  for  the  rest ! 

1  Ye  lander  souls,  draw  hither  too, 

^  e  grateful,  highly-favour'd  \- 

Who  feel  the  debt  you  owe!  — 
n,  the  Lord  hath  more  to 
By  faith  upon  him  daily  live, 

And  you  shall  rind  it  so. 

ooq  (1--D     (MFart)    CM. 

°,:>t  •  The  Invi  sdom. 

1  T  0  !  wisdom  stands  with  smiling  face, 
■  J   And  courts  us  to  her  arms  ; 

Who  can  resist  the  wondrous  grace, 
And  slight  her  powerful  charms  ? 

2  She,  gen'rous,  holds  out  to  our  sight 

Riches  which  shall  endure  ; 
Not  sparkling  rubies  half  so  bright, 

Nor  tinest  gold  so  pure. 
J  Eternal  pleasures  fill  her  train, 

Pleasures  thai  never  cloy  ; 
•  Come,  drink  of  bli<s  unmix' d  with  pain. 

4  And  taste  celestial  joy.' 
4  Immortal  crowns  she  now  displays, 

And  thrones  beyond  the  skies  ; 
Accept  her  blessings  while  she  stays, 

And  seize  the  glorious  prize. 

,j~q  (i:n     (3d  Part.)     L.  M. 

ooJ.     77,,  '    .  sm  accepted,  Re\ 

iii.  17. 

I  T  HEAR  the  counsel  of  a  friend, 
-■■    And  to  his  soothing  voice  attend  ; 
k  Come,  sinners,  wretched,  blind,  and  | 
'  Come,  buy.  from  my  unbounded  store, 

1  ■  I  only  ask  you  to  receive, 
;  For  freely  1  my  blessings  give  ;*— 
Jesus  !  and  are  thy  blessings  free  ! 
Then  I  may  dare  to  come  to  Thee. 

3  1  come  for  grace,  like  gold  refm'd, 
T'  enrich  and  beautify  my  mind ; 
Grace  t'aat  will  trials  well  endure. 

in  the  furnace  grow  more  pure^ 


840,  841  scRipruRE  122. 

4  Naked,  I  come  for  that  bright  dress, 
Thy  perfect,  spotless  righteousness ; 
That  glorious  robe,  se  richly  dy'd 

In  thine  own  blood,  my  shame  to  hide. 

5  Like  Bartimeus,  now  to  thee 

I  come,  and  pray  that  I  may  see : 
Ev'n  clay  is  eye-salve  in  thy  hand. 
If  thou  the  blessing  but  command. 

6  Here,  wretched,  poor,  and  blind  I  came, 

0  let  me  not  return  the  same  ; 
Let  me  depart,  all-gracious  Lord ! 
Happy,  enrichM,  to  sight  restor'd. 

ft/in  (122)     L.  M.     Beddome. 

04U.       The  First  Promise,  Gen.  iii.  15. 

1  TV" HEN,  by  the  tempter's  wiles  betray'd, 
*  *    Adam,  our  head  and  parent,  fell ; 
Unknown  before,  a  pleasure  spread 
Through  all  the  mazy  deeps  of  hell. 

8  Infernal  powers  rejoie'd  to  see 
The  new-made  world  destroy'd,  undone  ; 
But  God  proclaims  his  great  decree, — 
Pardon  and  mercy  through  his  Son. 

3  Serpent,  accurs'd,  thy  sentence  read  ; 
'  Almighty  vengeance  thou  shalt  feel ; 

'  The  woman's  seed  shall  break  thy  head, 

1  Thy  malice  faintly  bruise  his  heel.' 

4  Thus  God  declares;  and  Christ  descends, 
Assumes  a  mortal  form,  and  dies  ; 
Whilst,  in  his  death,  death's  empire  ends, 
And  the  proud  conqueror,  conquer'd  lies. 

5  Dying,  the  King  of  glory  deals 
Ruin  to  all  his  numerous  foes : 

His  power  the  prince  of  darkness  feels, 
And  sinks  oppress'd  beneath  his  woes. 

(123)     L.  M.    Fawcett. 
As  thy  Days,  so  shall  thy  Strength  be, 
Deut.  xxxiii.  25. 
1     A  FFLICTED  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near  ; 
-^*-  Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear  ; 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee 
That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 
'2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond,  and  say, 
How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  day  ? 
He  has  emrag'd,  by  firm*  decree, 

t,  as  thy  davs,  tbv  strength  shall  be 
552  "      ' 


841. 


124,125  promises.  842,843 

3  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong  ; 
And,  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee  ; 
For,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

4  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name  ; 
In  fiery  trials  taou  shalt  see 

That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

5  When  call'd  to  bear  the  weighty  cross, 
Or  sore  affliction,  pain,  or  loss, 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty — 

Still,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

6  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue  : 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free  ; 
And,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

p<o  (124)     C.  M, 

°-±  —  Fear  not,  for  I  am  with  thee,  Isaiah  xli.  10, 

1  AND  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord, 
■**■  To  dissipate  our  fear  \ 
Dost  thou  proclaim  thyself  our  God, 

Our  God  for  ever  near  ? 

2  Dost  thou  a  father's  bowels  feel 

For  all  thy  humble  saints  ? 
And  in  such  friendly  accents  speak 
To  soothe  their  sad  complaints  ? 

3  Why  droop  our  hearts  ?  why  flow  our  eyes, 

While  such  a  voice  we  hear  ? 
Why  rise  our  sorrows  and  our  fears, 
While  such  a  friend  is  near  ? 

4  To  all  thine  other  favours,  add 

A  heart  to  trust  thv  word  ; 
And  death  itself  shall  hear  us  sing, 
While  resting  on  the  Lord. 

ojo  )~o)     C.  M.     Needham. 

^'^Oly  Grace  is  sufficient  for  thee,  2  Cor.  xii.  9. 
i   l^IND  are  the  words  that  Jesus  speaks 
-"-  To  cheer  the  drooping  saints  ; 
'  My  grace  sufficient  is  for  you, 
1  Though  nature's  powers  may  faint. 
2  l  My  grace  its  glories  shall  display, 
1  And  make  your  griefs  remove  : 
'  Your  weakness  shall  the  triumphs  tell 
*  Of  boundless  power  and  love.' 
553  47 


844,845  scripture  126,127 

3  What  though  my  griefs  are  not  remov'd, 

Yet  why  should  I  despair  ? 
While  my  kind  Saviour's  arms  support, 
I  can  the  burden  bear. 

4  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Lord, 

'Tis  good  to  trust  thy  name : 
Thy  power,  thy  faithfulness,  and  love, 
Wrill  ever  be  the  same. 

5  Weak  as  I  am,  yet  through  thy  grace 

I  all  things  can  perform ; 
And,  smiling,  triumph  in  thy  name 
Amid  the  raging  storm. 

£1/1  (126)  C-  M-  Dr'  Doddridge. 

044:.    j\jy  QQd  ^^1  supply  all  your  need,  Phil, 

iv.  19,  20. 

1  ]\TY  God ! — how  cheerful  is  the  sound ! 
^"-"-  How  pleasant  to  repeat ! 

Well  may  that  heart  with  pleasure  bound. 
Where  God  hath  fix'd  his  seat. 

2  What  want  shall  not  our  God  supply 

From  his  redundant  stores  ? 
WThat  streams  of  mercy  from  on  high 
An  arm  almighty  pours  ! 

3  From  Christ,  the  ever-living  spring. 

These  ample  blessings  flow ; 
Prepare,  my  lips,  his  name  to  sing, 
Whose  heart  lias  lov'd  us  so. 

4  Now  to  our  Father  and  our  God 

Be  endless  glory  criven, 
Through  all  the  realms  of  man's  abode. 
And  through  the  highest  heaven. 

ojr  (127)  CM.  Dr.  Doddridge. 

Ol±tJ,pear  noi .  n  -ls  y0ur  Fatjieris  good  pleasure 

to  give  you  the  Kingdom,  Luke  xii.  32. 
1  VE  little  flock,  whom  Jesus  feeds, 
-*-    Dismiss  your  anxious  cares ; 
Look  to  the  Shepherd  of  vour  souls, 
And  smile  away  your  fears. 
%  Though  wolves  and  lions  prowl  around, 
His  staff  is  your  defence: 
'Midst  sands  and  rocks,  your  Shepherd's  voice 
Calls  streams  and  pastures  thence. 
3  Your  Father  will  a  kingdom  give, 
And  give  it  with  delight ; 
554 


PROMISES.  846 

His  feeblest  child  his  love  shall  call 
To  iriumph  id  his  s 
i  [T<  -        praises,  Lord,  we  bring 

For  sure  supports  like  these  : 

And  o'er  the  pious  dead  are  sing 

Thy  living  prom; 
5  For  all  we  hope,  and  they  enjoy. 

We  bless  the  Saviour's  name: 
Nor  snail  that  stroke  disturb  the  song 

Which  breaks  this  mortal  frame.] 

nir  (i:s     irs.   k — . 

oiu.     £.r  \u  Premises. 

2  Pet  i.  4. 

1  TTOWfirm  a  foundation,  ve  saints  of  the  Lord, 
-"-  Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word  ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  bath  said. 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 

.  In  every  condition, — in  sickness,  in  I 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth  ; 
At  home  "and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 

*  As  thy  days  may  demand,  -  rength 

4  ever  be. 

3  •  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismay'd  ! 
1 1,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid  ; 

'  I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee 

'to  stand, 
1  Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  '  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go. 
'The  rivers  of  wo  shall  not  thee  overflow  ; 

1  For  I  will  be  with  th.ee  thy  troubles  to  bless ; 
1  And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  '  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  ill  lie, 
1  My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply  ; 

1  The  flame  shail  not  hurt  thee  ;  I  only  design 
1  Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  v  E'en  down  to  old  age.  all  my  people  shall  prove 
'  My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love  : 

1  And  whev.  cir  temples  adorn, 

1  Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be  borne, 

7  '  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  lean'd  for  repose, 

*  I  will  not.  I  will  not,  desert  to  Iris  foes  ; 

1  That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour  to 

1  shake, 
'  Til  never,  no,  never,  no,  never  forsake.'* 

*  Agreeable  to  Dr.  Doddridge's  Translation  of 
Heb.  xiii.  5. 

Q7J 


847  christ.  129 

CHRIST. 

QAV  (129)     (1st  Part.)     CM. 

°*  '  •  The  Divinity  of  Christ. 

1  rpHEE  we  adore,  Eternal  Word! 
-■-    The  Father's  equal  Son  ; 

By  heaven's  obedient  hosts  ador'd, 
Ere  time  its  course  begun. 

2  The  first  creation  has  displayed 

Thine  energy  divine ; 
For  not  a  single  thing  was  made 
By  other  hands  than  thine. 

3  But  ransom'd  sinners,  with  delight, 

Sublimer  facts  survey, — 

The  all-creating  Word  unites 

Himself  to  dust  and  clay. 

4  See  the  Redeemer  clolh'd  in  flesh, 

And  ask  the  reason  '  Why  V 
The  answer  fills  my  soul  afresh, — 
'  To  suffer,  bleed,  and  die  !' 

5  Creation's  Author  now  assumes 

A  creature's  humble  form ; 
A  man  of  grief  and  wo  becomes, 
And  trod  on  like  a  worm. 

6  The  Lord  of  glory  bears  the  shame 

To  vile  transgressors  due; 
Justice  the  Prince  of  life  condemns 
To  die  in  anguish  too. — 

7  God  over  all,  for  ever  blest, 

The  righteous  curse  endures  ; 
And  thus,  to  souls  with  sin  distrest, 
Eternal  bliss  ensures. 

8  What  wonders  in  thy  person  meet, 

My  Saviour,  all  divine ! 
I  fall  with  rapture  at  thy  feet, 
And  would  be  wholly  thine. 

oj7       (129)  (2d  Part.)  CM.  Medley. 
Of*  #  •  77^  incarnation  of  Christ,  Luke  ii.  14. 

1  71/fORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
-*•"   And  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 

Joy,  love,  and  gratitude,  combine 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
556 


130  CHRIST.  848 

Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tun'd  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 
And  loud  the  echo  roll'd  ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new, 
'Twas  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

1  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 
Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 
And  angels  flew,  with  eager  joy, 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  [Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night 
Lay  all  the  eastern  world, 
When  bursting,  glorious,  heavenly  light 
The  wondrous  scene  unfurl'd.] 
S  Hark  !  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 
And  glory  leads  the  song  : 
Good- will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 

•?  O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  love 
Our  hearts  and  songs  to  raise, 
Sweetly  to  bear  our  souls  above, 
And  mingle  with  their  lays  ! 
3  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat, 
1  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 
c  Good-will  and  peace  are  now  complete  ; 
'Jesus  was  born  to  die.' 
9  Hail,  Prince  of  Life  !  for  ever  hail, 
Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend  ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  should  fail. 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

o.n  (130)    Vs.    J.  C.  W. 

0-±0.  The  Song  of  the  Angels. 

1  TTARK,  the  herald  angels  sin<r, 

"     -"-  '  Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ; 
c  Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
*  God  and  sinners  reconcil'd.' 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 

Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace ! 
Hail  the  Sun  of  Righteousness  ! 

3  [Mild  he  lays  his  glory  by  ; 
Born  that  men  no  more  might  die  ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth.] 

557  47* 


849,850  christ.  131,  L5fl 

4  Come,  Desire  of  Nations  !  come, 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  home  : 
Rise,  the  woman's  promis'd  seed, 
Bruise  in  us  the  serpent's  head. 

5  Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 
Let  us  all  the  anthem  s 

'  Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
1  God  and  sinners  reconcile! !' 

o jo  (131)     C.  M.     Steele. 

u~±J.         The  Incarnation,  John  i.  14. 

1  A  WAKE,  awake  the  sacred  song 
■**-  To  our  incarnate  Lord  ; 

Let  every  heart,  and  every  tongue, 
Adore  the  eternal  Word. 

2  That  awful  Word,  that  sovereign  Power 

By  whom  the  worlds  were  mad?, 
(O  happy  morn,  illustrious  hour  !) 
Was  once  in  flesh  array'd  ! 

3  Then  shone  almighty  power  and  love 

In  all  their  glorious  forms, 
When  Jesus  left  his  throne  above, 
To  dwell  with  sinful  worms. 

4  To  dwell  with  misery  below, 

The  Saviour  left  the  skies  ; 
And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  wo, 
That  worthless  man  might  rise. 

5  Adoring  angels  tun'd  their  songs 

To  hail  the  joyful  day  ; 
With  rapture  then  let  mortal  tongues 
Their  grateful  worship  pay. 

6  What  glory,  Lord,  to  th.ee  is  due  ! 

With  wonder  we  adore  ; 
But  could  we  sing  as  angels  do, 
Our  highest  praise  were  poor. 

nrA  (19*)     8.7.4.     Robinson. 

0  JU.  Praise  to  the  Redeemer, 

1  "jVf  IGHTY  God  !  while  angels  bless  thee, 
-*■"    May  an  infant  lisp  thy  name  ? 

Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels, 

Thou  art  every  creature's  theme : 
Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah,  Amen. 

2  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation  ! 

Ancient  of  eternal  davs  » 
558 


133  christ.  851 

Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise :  Hal. 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, — 
Grana  beyond  a  seraph's  thought ; 
For  created  works  of  power, — 
Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought :  Hal. 
'1  For  thy  Providence,  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain  ; 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow  : 
Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign.  Hal. 

5  But  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along ; 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression  : 
Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song  ?  Hal. 

6  Brightness  of  the  Father's  dory, 

Shall  thy  praise  unutter'd  lie  ? 
Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence ! 
Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die.  Hal. 

7  Did  archangels  sing  thy  coming  ? 

Did  the  shepherd's  learn  their  lays  ?— 
Shame  would  cover  me  ungrateful, 

Should  my  tongue  refuse  to  praise !         Hal. 
S  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory, 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  wo ; 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives  : 

Flow  my  praise,  for  ever  flow.  Hal. 

9  Go,  return,  immortal  Saviour ! 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne ; 
Thence  return,  and  reign  for  ever, 

Be  the  kingdom  all  thy  own. 
Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah,  Amen. 

oc-i  (133)    CM.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

O u  1 .     The  condescending  Grace  of  Christ, 
Matt.  xx.  28. 

1  QJAVIOURof  men,  and  Lord  of  love, 
*^  How  sweet  thy  gracious  name ! 
With  joy  that  errand  we  review 

On  which  thy  mercy  came. 

2  While  all  thy  own  angelic  bands 

Stood  waiting  on  the  wing, 
Charm'd  with  the  honour  to  obey 
Their  great  eternal  King  ; 

S  For  us,  mean,  wretched,  sinful  men, 
Thou  laid'st  that  glorv  by  ;— 
559 


'^5^,853  christ.  134,135 

First,  in  our  mortal  flesh,  to  serve ; 
Then,  in  that  flesh,  to  die. 
4  Bought  with  thy  service  and  thy  blood, 
We  doubly.  Lord,  are  thine  ; 
To  thee  our  lives  we  would  devote, 
To  thee  our  death  resign. 

oro  (134)     C.  M. 

OUA.  The  Redeemer's  Message,  Luke  iv.  18,  19. 

1  TTARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  come?, 
-"-  The  Saviour  promis'd  long  ! 

Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him,  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray  ; 
And,  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure  ; 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

Oko      (135)    L.  M.  (1st  Part.)  Dr.  Doddridge. 
OJo.  QhrisVs  Transfiguration,  Matt  xvii.  4. 

1  TTTHEN  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace 

'*    The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 
What  transport  pours  o'er  all  our  breast, 
And  charms  our  cares  and  woes  to  rest ! 

2  With  thee,  in  the  obscurest  cell, 

On  some  bleak  mountain  would  I  dwell, 
Rather  than  pompous  courts  behold, 
And  share  their  grandeur  and  their  gold. 

3  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy  j 
Raptures  divine  my  thoughts  emplor, 

560 


135  christ.  355 

I  see  the  King  of  Glory  shine  ; 

And  fed  his  love,  and  call  him  mine. 

4  On  Tabor  thus  his  servant*  view'd 
His  lustre,  when  transform'd  he  stood ; 
And,  bidding  earthly  scenes  farewell. 
Cried,  *  Lord,  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwell.* 

5  Yet  still  our  elevated  eyes 

To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise  ; 
That  errand  assembly  would  we  join. 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine. 

6  That  mount,  how  bright !  those  forms,  how  fair! 
'Tis  good  to  dwell  for  ever  there  ! 
Come,  death,  dear  envoy  of  my  God, 
And  bear  me  to  that  blest  abode. 

oco  (135)     (2d  Part.)     S.  S.  6. 

OeJ  J.     Qethsemane,  Matt.  xxiv.  36—45. 

1  TMMANUEL,  sunk  with  dreadful  wo, 
-*   L'nfelt,  unknown  to  all  below — 

Except  the  Son  of  God — 
In  agonizing  pangs  of  soul. 
Drinks  deep  from  wormwood's  bitterest  bowl, 

And  sweats  great  drops  of  blood. 

2  See  his  disciples  slumbering  round, 
Nor  pitying  friend  on  earth  is  found  ! 

He  treads  the  press  alone  : 
In  vain  to  heaven  he  turns  his  eyes, 
The  curse  awaits  him  from  the  skies — 

His  death  it  must  atone. 

3  O  Father,  hear !  this  cup  remove ! 
Save  thou  the  darling  of  thy  love 

(The  prostrate  victim  cries) 
From  overwhelming  fear  and  dread  ! 
Though  he  must  mingle  with  the  dead — 

His  people's  sacrifice. 

4  Hi9  earnest  prayers,  his  deep'ning  groans, 
Were  heard  before  th'  angelic  thrones  ; 

Amazement  wrapt  the  sky  ; 
*  Go,  strengthen  Christ !'  the  Father  said — 
Th'  astonish'd  seraph  bow'd  his  head, 

And  left  the  realms  on  high. 

£  Made  strong  in  strength,  renew'd  from  heaven, 
Jesus  receives  the  cup  as  giv'n, 

And,  perfectly  resign'd, 
He  drinks  the  wormwood  mix'd  with  gall, 
.Sustains  the  curse, — removes  it  all, — 
Nor  leaves  a  dreg  behind. 
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854,  855  christ.  136,  137 

136)  L.  M.  Whitefield's  Colled 
Behold  the  Man,  John  xix.  5. 


ft r\A      (™§), *!\Bf.  Wliitefield's  Collection; 


1  Y'E  that  pass  by,  behold  the  man  ; 

-*-    The  man  of  grief  condeinn'd  for  you, 
The  Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  slain!— 
Weeping  to  Calvary  pursue. 

2  His  sacred  limbs  they  stretch,  they  tear, 
With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood — 
His  sacred  limbs— expos'd  and  bare, 
Or  only  cover'd  with  his  blood. 

3  See  there !  his  temples  crown'd  with  thorns, 
His  bleeding  hands  extended  wide, 

His  streaming  feet  transfix'd  and  torn, 

The  fountain  gushing  from  his  side. 
\  Thou  dear,  thou  suffering  Son  of  God, 

How  doth  thy  heart  to  sinners  move ! 

Sprinkle  on  us  thy  precious  blood, 

And  melt  us  with  thy  dying  love. 
5  The  earth  could  to  her  centre  quake, 

Convuls'd,  when  her  Creator  died  ; 

Oh,  may  our  inmost  nature  shake, 

And  bow  with  Jesus  crucified  ! 
8  At  thy  last  gasp,  the  graves  display'd 

Their  horrors  to  the  upper  skies  ; 

O  that  our  souls  might  burst  the  shade, 

And,  quicken'd  by  thy  death,  arise ! 
7  The  rocks  could  feel  thy  powerful  death. 

And  tremble,  and  asunder  part ; 

Oh,  rend,  with  thy  expiring  breath, 

The  harder  marble  of  our  heart ! 

ann  (137)    L.  M.    Steele. 

°  D  J  •  Ji  Dying  Saviovr.  * 

1  ttTRETCH'D  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies. 
^  Hark !  his  expiring  groans  arise ! 

See,  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide  ! 

2  But  life  attends  the  dreadful  sound, 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound  ; 
The  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flows 

To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes  ! 

3  To  suffer  in  the  traitor's  place, 
To  die  for  man,  surprising  grace ! 

*  See  hymns  on  Redemption  and  the  Lord'? 
Supper. 

562 


138.  139  christ.  856,  857 

Yet  pas*  rebellious  an?els  by— 

O  why  for  man,  dear  Saviour,  why  ? 
4  And  didst  thou  bleed  ? — for  sinners  bleed  1 

And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 
.  e  withdrew  his  sickening  ray, 

And  darkness  veil'd  the  mourning  day. 
b  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  wo, 

^e  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow  ; 

And  yet  my  heart  unmov'd  remain, 

Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 
6  Come,  dearest  Lord  !  thy  grace  impart, 

To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart; 

Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 

In  melting  crrief  and  ardent  love. 

p~n  13^)  CM-  Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

°'JU-  Tat  Attraction  of  the  Cross,  John  xii.  98 

1  XTONDER — amazing  sight! — I  see 

■"■    Th'  incarnate  Son  of  God, 

Expiring  on  th'  accursed  tree, 

And  wdt'ring  in  his  Hood. 

2  Behold  a  purple  torrent  run 

Down  from  his  hands  and  head  : 
The  crimson  tide  puts  out  the  sun  ; 
His  groan?  awake  the  dead. 

3  The  trembling  earth,  the  darkened  sky- 

Proclaim  the  troth  aloud  ; 
And,  with  the  amaz'd  Centurion,  cry, 
1  This  is  the  Son  of  God  :' 

4  So  £reat,  so  vast  a  sacrifice, 

May  well  my  hope  revive  : 
If  God's  own  Son  thus  bleeds  and  dies. 
The  sinner  sure  may  live. 

5  Oh.  that  these  cords  of  love  divine 

Might  draw  me,  Lord,  to  thee  ! 
Thou~hast  my  heart,  it  shall  be  thine — 
Thine  it  shall  ever  be  ! 

ok?  (139)    L.M. 

<j<j  i .  fjie  dyincr  Love  0f  Christ  constraining  to 
thankful  Devotion]  2  Cor.  v.  14,  15. 

1  ^EE,  Lord,  thy  willing  subjects  bow, 
^  Adoring,  low  before  thy  throne  ; 
Accept  our  humble,  cheerful  vow  ; 
Thou  art  our  Sovereign,  t":<ou  alone. 

2  Beneath  thy  soul-reviving  ray, 
E'en  cold  aiHiction's  wintry  gloom 

563 


858  Christ.  14G 

Shall  brighten  into  vernal  day, 
And  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom. 

3  Smile  on  our  souls,  and  bid  us  sing 
In  concert  with  the  choir  above, 
The  glories  of  our  Saviour  king, 
The  condescensions  of  his  love. 

4  Amazing  love,  that  stoop'd  so  low, 
To  view  with  pity's  melting  eye 
Vile  men,  deserving  endless  wo : 
Amazing  love  ! — did  Jesus  die  1 

5  He  died,  to  raise  to  life  and  joy 
The  vile,  the  guilty,  the  undone  ; 
Oh,  let  his  praise  each  hour  employ, 
Till  hours  no  more  their  circles  run  ! 

6  He  died !  ye  seraphs,  tune  your  songs  ! 
Resound,  resound,  the  Saviour's  name  ! 
For  naught  below  immortal  tongues 
Can  ever  reach  the  wondrous  theme. 

or.o        (140)     148th.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
oJo.  77je  r esurrection  of  Christ,  Luke  xxiv.  34. 

1  VES  !  the  Redeemer  rose, 

*■    The  Saviour  left  the  dead, 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 
High  rais'd  his  conquering  head  ; 
In  wild  dismay  The  guards  around, 
Fall  to  the  ground,  And  sink  away. 

2  Lo !  the  angelic  bands 
In  full  assembly  meet 

To  wait  his  high  commands, 

And  worship  at  his  feet : 
Joyful  they  come,  And  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day  To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly 
The  joyful  news  to  bear  : 
Hark  !  as  they  soar  on  high, 
What  music  nils  the  air  ! 

Their  anthems  say,  ■  Jesus,  who  bled, 

*  Hath  left  the  dead  ;  He  rose  to-day.' 

4  Ye  mortals  !  catch  the  sound, 
Redeem'd  by  him  from  hell, 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell ! 

Transported  crv — '  Jesus,  who  bled, 

*  Hath  left  the  dead,  No  more  to  die.' 

5  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 
Who  sav'st  us  with  thy  blood ! 

564 


141,  142  christ.  859,860 

Wide  be  thy  name  ador'd, 

Thou  risin_.  God! 

With  thee  we  rise,  With  thee  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain  Beyond  the  skies. 

orl0  ("I)     7's. 

OJJ.        The  Resurrection,  1  Cor.  xv.  56. 

1  i^HRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day  I 
^  Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  ! 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ! 
Sing,  ye  heavens, — and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, — 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won  : 
Lo  !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er  : 

Lo !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  tiie  pates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  "his  rise, 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  kins: ! 
'Where,  O  death!  is  now  thy  sting?' 
Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save  ; 
'Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave?' 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head  : 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  i 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

6  What  though  once  we  perish'd  all, 
Partners  of  our  parents'  fall, 
Second  life  let  us  receive, 

In  our  heavenly  Adam  live. 

7  Hail,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  ! 
Praise  to  thee  by  both  be  given  ! 
Thee  we  sreet  triumphant  now, 
Hail  the  Resurrection— thou. 

£fiO  (142)    rs- 

ouu.     The  Resurrection  and  Ascension, 

1     A  NGELS  !  roll  the  rock  away  ! 

-*"*•  Death  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey  ! 

See  !  he  rises  from  the" tomb, 

Glowing  with  immortal  bloom.  Hallelujan, 
-2  'Tis  the  Saviour!  angels  raise 

Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise  ! 

Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound, 

Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound.  Hal, 

565  45 


861  christ.  145 

3  Now,  ye  saints,  lift  up  your  eye 
Now  to  glory  see  him  rise, 

In  long  triumph,  up  the  sty — 

Up  to  waiting  worlds  on  high.  Hal. 

1  Heaven  displays  her  portals  wide ! 
Glorious  hero, 'through  them  ride  ! 
King  of  Glory !  mount  the  throne, — 
Thy  great  Father's  and  thy  own.  Hal. 

5  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  choirs ! 
Praise,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres  ! 
Shout,  O  earth,  in  rapturous  song, 

Let  the  strains  be  sweet  and  strong !  Hal. 

6  Every  note  with  wonder  swell, 
Sin  o'erthrown,  and  captiv'd  hell ! 
Where  is  hell's  once  dreaded  king? 

Where,  O  death !  thy  mortal  sting?  Hal. 

Ofii  (143)    L.  M. 

ou  i .  CkrisVs  Resurrection  a  Pledge  of  ours. 

1  TI^HEN  I  the  holy  grave  survey, 

^  »    Where  once  my  Saviour  deign'd  to  lie  ; 
I  see  fulfill'd  what  prophets  say, 
And  all  the  power  of  death  defy. 

2  This  empty  tomb  shall  now  proclaim 
How  weali  the  bands  of  conquer'd  death  : 
Sweet  pledge,  that  all  who  trust  his  name 
Shall  rise,  and  draw  immortal  breath? 

%  [Our  Surety,  freed,  declares  us  free, 
For  whose  offences  he  was  sciz'd : 
In  his  release  our  own  we  see, 
And  shout  to  view  Jehovah  pleas'd.] 

4  Jesus,  once  numbered  with  the  dead, 
Unseals  his  eyes  to  sleep  no  more  : 
And  ever  lives  their  cause  to  plead, 
For  whom  the  pains  of  death  he  bore. 

5  Thy  risen  Lord,  my  soul,  behold ! 
See  the  rich  diadem  he  wears  ! 
Thou  too  shalt  bear  an  harp  of  gold, 
To  crown  thy  joy  when  he  appears. 

6  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 
Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  flesh  for  ever  with  the  dead, 

Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 


i  44,  145  ciirist.  862,863 

,»,..•>         (Ml)    CM.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

Ol)_ .    Comfort  to  such  who  ^iA-  a  risen  Jtsus, 
Matt,  xxviii.  5,  6. 
\"  F  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord, 
-■-    Chase  all  your  tear.-  away  ; 
Ami  bow  with  pleasure  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought; 

Such  wonders  love  can  do  ! 
Thus  cold  in  death  tiiat  bosom  lay 
Which  threbb'd  and  bled  for  you. 

3  A  moment  rite  a  loo^e  to  grief, — 

Let  grateful  sorrows  rise  ; 
And  wash  the  bloody  stains  away 
With  torrents  from  your 

4  Then  dry  your  tears,  and  tune  your  songs. 

Tiie  Saviour  lives  again  ; 
Not  all  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 
The  Conqueror  could  detain. 

5  High  o'tr  the  angelic  bands  he  rears 

Jrlis  once  dishonoured  head  ; 
And,  through  unbumber'd  year:,  he  reigns. 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

6  With  joy  like  his  shall  every  saint 

1  li-  empty  tomb  survey  : 
Then  rise,  with  his  ascending  Lord, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

oro        (145v     L.  M .    Wesley's  Collection. 
OOO.        Christ's  Ascension,  Psalm  xxiv.  7. 

1  /~>l "R  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  ; 
"  Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high; 

The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led — 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  tne  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 

*  Lift  up  vour  heads,  ye  heavenly  gal 

1  Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !' 
?>  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant" scene  ; 

He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right: — 

Receive  the  King  oi^  Glory  in. 
i  '  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  V 

The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame  ; 

The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell,  o'erthrew ; 

And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 
667 


S64  chb]  140 

5  Lo !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
Ami  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 

*  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  ! 
'  Ye  everlasting-  doors,  : 

6  *  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  V 
The  Lord,  of  boundless  power  possest, 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  for  ever  blesf ! 

n^i  (146)     148th.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

ou^r#    Jesus  seen  of  ^ingels,  1  Tim.  iii.  16. 

1  l~|H  ye  immortal  throng 

"  Of  angels  round  the  throne, 
Join  with  our  feeble  song, 
To  make,  the  Saviour  known  : 

On  earth  ye  knew  His  wondrous  grace  ; 

His  beauteous  face  In  heaven  ye  ri 

2  Ye  saw  the  heaven-born  child 
In  human  flesh  array'd, 
Benevolent  and  mild, 
While  in  the  manger  laid  : 

And  praise  to  God,  And  peace  on  earth, 
For  such  a  birth,  Proclaim'd  aloud. 

3  Ye,  in  the  wilderness, 
Beheld  the  tempter  spoil'd, — 
Well  known  in  every  dress, 
In  every  combat  foiPd  ; 

And  joy'd  to  crown  The  Victor's  head, 
When  Satan  fled  Before  his  frown. 

4  Around  the  bloody  tree 

Ye  prcss'd  with  strong  desire, 

That  wondrous  sight  to  see, — 

The  Lord  of  life  expire  ; 
And,  could  your  eyes  Have  known  a  tear, 
Had  dropp'd  it  there  In  sad  surprise. 

5  Around  his  sacred  tomb 
A  willing  watch  ye  keep, 
Till  the  blest  moment  come 
To  rouse  him  from  his  sleep  ; 

T'len  roll'd  the  stone.  And  all  ador'd 
Your  rising  Lord,  With  joy  unknown, 

6  When,  all  array'd  in  light, 
The  shining:  Conqueror  rode, 
Ye  hail'd  the  rapturous  flight 
Up  to  the  throne  of  God  ; 

And  wav'd  around  Your  golden  wings, 
^nd  struck  vour  strings  Of  sweetest"sound. 


148  'ciiuist.  865,  S6C 

The  warbling  notes  pursue, 

And  louder  anthems  rais 

Wnile  mortals  sing  with  you 

Their  oicn  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
And  thou,  my  heart.  With  equal  flame, 
And  joy  the  same,  Perform  thy  part. 

,.-  (147)     L.M.     Steele. 

°U«J.  exalted  Saviour. 

1  VOV\'  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 
*-7    And  join  the  blissful  choir  above  ; 
There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  tuere  they  sing  his  wondrous  love. 

2  While  seraphs  tune  the  immortal  song, 

may  we  feel  the  sacred  flame  ; 
And  every  heart,  and  every  tongue, 
Adore  the  Saviour's  glorious  name  ! 

3  Jesus,  who  once  upon  the  tree 
Tn  agonizing:  pains  expir'd  ; 
Who  died  for  rebels — yea,  'tis  he  ! 
How  bright!  how  lovely  !  how  admir'd 

4  Jesus,  w  w«  might  live, — 

ed  traitors1  place  j 
turns  can  mortals  give 
For  such  immeasurable  grace  ! 

0  Were  universal  nature  ours. 

And  an  with  all  her  boasted  store  : 
Nature  and  art.  with  all  their  pi 
Would  still  confess  the  offerer  poci  ! 
6  Vet  though  for  bounty  so  divine 
We  ne'er  can  equal  honours  raise  ;  — 
Je-us,  may  all  our  hearts  be  r 
And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise  ! 

on**      (14-)    L.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Miscellany. 

•iOO.        The  Humiliation,  Exaltation,  am 

i  of  Christ,  Phil.  ii.  S,  9.  Col.  ii.  13. 

1  f"PHE  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace, 

-*-    That  brightest  monument  of  praise 
That  e'er  the  God  of  love  design'd. 
Employs  and  fdls  my  labouring  mind. 
sin,  my  soul,  the  heavenly  song, — 
A  burden  for  an  angel's  tongue  ; 
When  Gabriel  sounds  these  awful  things, 
He  tunes  and  summons  all  his  strings/ 
3  Proclaim  inimitable  love  !  — 

L-^rd  of  worlds  above. 
48* 


CHKi,,  149 

Puts  oft°  the  beams  of  bright  array. 

And  veils  the  God  in  mortal  clay." 
4  He,  that  distributes  crowns  and  thrones, 

Hangs  on  a  tree,  and  bleeds  and  groans  ! 

The  Prince  of  Life  resigns  his  breath  ; 

The  King  of  Glory  bows  to  death  !  — 
3  But  see  the  wonders  of  his  power!  — 

He  triumphs  in  his  dying  hour  ; 

And,  while  by  Satan's  rage  he  fell, 

Hedash'd  the  rising  hopes  of  hell. 

6  Thus  were  the  hosts  of  deatli  subdu'd, 
And  sin  was  drown'd  in  Jesus'  blood  : 
Then  he  arose,  and  reigns  above, 
And  conquers  sinners  by  his  love. 

7  Who  shall  fulfil  this  boundless  song ! 
The  theme  surmounts  an  angel's  tongue  ! 
How  low,  how  vain  are  mortal  airs, 
When  Gabriel's  nobler  harp  despairs  ! 

aA7  (149)     146th. 

00  '  •      The  Kingdom  of  Christ,  Phi!,  iv.  4. 

1  T>  EJOICE  !  the  Lord  is  King : 
•*-*'  Your  God  and  King  adore  ; 
Mortals,  give,  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  Rejoice  !  the  Saviour  reigns, — 

The  God  of  truth  and  love ; 
When  he  had  purg'd  our  stains, 

He  took  his  seat  above  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven ; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

4  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up"  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 
*  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope  ! 

is,  the  judge,  shall  come, 
-"" 


1 


150.151  christ.  868,809 

And  take  his  servants  up 
•<  rnal  home  : 
;n  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice — 
The  trump  of  God  snail  sound  rtjoice. 

grQ  (150)     104th.     Fawcett. 

l>QO.The  Fulliess  of  Christ,  John  i.  16.  Col.  i.  19. 

1      4    FULNESS  resides  i 
-**-  And  ever  abides  to  answer  our  need : 
The  Father's  good  pleasure  has  laid  up  in  store 

A  plentiful  treasure  to  give  to  the  poor, 
ite'er  be  our  wants,  we  need  not  Jo  fear  ; 

Our  numerous  complaints  hia  mere}-  w 
His  fulness  shall  yield  us  abui  ies; 

His  power  shall  shield  us,  i 

be  fountain  overflows  cur  woes  to  redr< 

Still  more  he  bestows,  and  n  grace: 

His  gifts  in  abundance  we  flail}  re© 

He  has  a  redundance  for  all  that  believe* 
4  Whatever  distress  awaits  us  below, 

Such  plentiful  grace  will  Jesus  bestow, 
As  still  shall  support  us,  and  silence  our  fear; 

For  nothing-  can  hurt  us  while  Jesus  is  near, 
•5  When  troubles  attend,  or  danger  or  strife, 

His  love  will  defend  and  guard  us  thro'  life: 
And  when  we  are  fainting,  and  ready  to  die, 

Whatever  is  wanting  his  hand  will  supply. 

Q£Q  (l51)     8's- 

OVV.    xhe  unsearchable  Riches  of  Christ,  Enh, 
iii.  S. 

1  TTOW  shall  I  mv  Saviour  set  forth? 
■*-*■  How  shall  I  -  declare? 
0  how  si  tall  I  speak  of  his  worth, 

Or  what  his  chief  dignities  are? 
His  angels  i  press. 

Nor  saints  who  ait  nearest  his  throne. 
How  rich  are  his  treasures  of  grace  : — 

No  !  this  is  a  myst'ry  unknown. 

2  In  him,  all  the  fulness  of  God 

For  ever  transeendently  shines  ; 
Though  once  like  tood, 

i^h  ids  gracious  d 
Though  once  he  was  nail'd  to  the  cross, 

Vile  rebels  like  me  to  set  free, 
His  glory  = 

Eternal  his  kingd 


87fl  CHRIS  T.  L5i 

3  His  wisdom,  his  love,  and  his  power, 

Seem'd  then  with  each  other  to  vie, 
When  sinners  he  stoop'd  to  restore, — 

Poor  sinners  condemned  to  die  ! 
He  laid  all  his  grandeur  aside, 

And  dwelt  in  a  cottage  of  clay — 
Poor  sinners  he  lov'd  till  he  died — 

To  wash  their  pollutions  away. 

4  O  sinners,  believe  and  adore 

This  Saviour,  so  rich  to  redeem  ! 
No  creature  can  ever  explore 

The  treasures  of  goodness  in  him  : 
Come,  all  ye  who  sec  yourselves  lost, 

And  feel  yourselves  burden'd  with  sin, 
Draw  near,  while  with  terror  you're  toss'd, 

Believe,  and  your  peace  shall  beg-in. 

5  Now,  sinners,  attend  to  his  call, 

1  Whoso  hath  an  ear  let  him  hear,' 
He  promises  mercy  to  all 

Who  feel  their  sad  wants,  far  and  near : 
He  riches  has  ever  in  store, 

And  treasures  that  never  can  waste  : 
Here's  pardon,  here's  grace,  yea,  and  mor- 

Here's  glory  eternal  "at  last. 

©70  (l5-)    L-  M-     Steele' 

0  /  U.  fjie  Intercession  of  Christ,  Heb.  vii.  25. 

1  TTE  lives !  the  great  Redeemer  lives  ! 
-"-  (What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives ! ) 
And  now,  before  his  Father,  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merit  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  Justice,  arm'd  with  frowns,  appears  ; 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face, 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,  ye  black,  despairing  thoughts  ! 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 

His  powerful  intercessions  rise  ; 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies. 

4  In  every  dark  distressful 

When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  pow< 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend- 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend  ; 
Our  case  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  plead",  and  must  prevail. 

572 


153,  154  CHRIST.  871,872 

o--,  (153)    C.  M.     Toplady. 

0  l  I  .  Serctssion  prevalent,  John  xvii. 

84. 

1  A  WAKE,  sweet  gratitude  !  and  sing 
-^*-  Th'  ascended  Saviour's  l< 

Sins  how  lie  lives  to  carry  on 

His  people's  cause  abo\e. 

i  cries  and  tears,  he  ofter'd  up 

His  humble  suit  below  : 
But  with  authority  he  a-ks, 

Enthron'd  in  glory  now. 

3  For  all  that  come  to  God  by  him, 

Salvation  lie  denv 
Po:  upon  his  breast, 

Aii'i  -  wounded  hands. 

4  His  sweet  atoning  sacrifice 

Gives  sanction  to  his  claim  : 
'Father,  I  will  that  all  my  saints 
4  Be  with  me  where  I  am  : 

?  l By  their  salvation,  recompense 

i  The  sorrov.  - 

1  Jll-T    | 

1  And  faithful  to  thy  word.' 

6  Eternal  life,  at  hi?  request, 

To  every  sainr  is  o-iven  : 

Safety  below,  and  after  death, 

The  plenitude  of  heaven. 

7  [Founded  on  right,  thy  prayer  avails ; 

The  Father  smiles  on  thee  ; 
And  now  thou  in  thy  kingdom  art, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

8  Let  the  much  incense  of  thy  prayer 

In  my  behalf  ascend  ; 
And,  as  its  virtue,  -o  my  praise 
Shall  never,  never  end.] 

.>-*.->        (150     CM.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

°'  *-•      Christ's  Intercession  typified  by  tlctron's 
Breastplate,  Exodus  xxviii.  -29. 

1  TYTOW  tet  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 
-*-^    Our  sreat  High-priest  above, 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care 

And  sympathetic  love. 

2  Though  rais"d  to  a  superior  throne, 

Where  angels  how  around, 
573 


S'7$  chrisi;  155 

And  high  o'er  all  the  shining  train, 
With  matchless  honours  crown'd  ; 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears 

Deep  graven  on  his  heart; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christian  say 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide, 

Our  everlasting  trust, 
When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crowns 
Are  moulder'd  down  to  dust. 

5  So,  gracious  Saviour !  on  my  breast 

May  thy  dear  name  be  worn, — 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne  ! 

070  (155)     CM.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

0  /  j.     Christ's  Admonition  to  Peter  under  ap- 
proaching  Trials;    and  Intercession  for  him, 

Lukexxii.  31,  32. 

1  TTOWT  keen  the  tempter's  malice  is  ! 
-"-  How  artful,  and  how  great ! 
Though  not  one  grain  shall  be  destroy'd, 

Yet  will  he  sift  the  wheat. 

2  But  God  can  all  his  power  control, 

And  gather  in  his  chain  ; 
And,  where  he  seems  to  triumph  most, 
The  captive  soul  regain. 

3  There  is  a  Shepherd,  kind  and  strong, 

Still  watchful  for  his  sheep ; 
Nor  shall  th'  infernal  lion  rend 
Whom  he  vouchsafes  to  keep. 

4  Blest  Jesus  !  intercede  for  us, 

That  we  may  fall  no  more : 
O  raise  us  when  we  prostrate  lie, 
And  comfort  lost  restore. 

5  Thy  secret  energy  impart, 

That  faith  may  never  fail ; 
But  'midst  whole  showers  of  fiery  darts, 
That  temper'd  shield  prevail. 

6  Secur'd  ourselves  by  grace  divine, 

We'll  guard  our  brethren  too ; 
And,  taught  their  frailty  by  our  own, 
Our  care  of  them  renew. 
574 


156,157  christ.  374,875 

CHARACTERS   AND   REPRESENTA- 
TIONS OF  CHRIST. 

o71  (156)     L.  M. 

o/4.  Advocate,  I  John  ii.  I. 

1  TlfHERE  is  my  God?  does  he  retire 

*^    Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs  \ 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies  ? 

2  No,  Lord  !  the  breathings  of  desire, 
The  weak  petition,  if  sincere, 

Is  not  forbidden  to  aspire, 

But  readies  thy  all-gracious  ear. 

3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye, 
See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands,— 
The  glorious  Advocate  on  high, 

With  precious  incense  in  las  hands ! 

4  He  sweetens  every  humble  groan, 
He  recommends  each  broken  prayer  ; 
Recline  thy  hope  on  him  alone, 
Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 

5  Teach  my  weak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord ! 
With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word, 
My  Father,  God,  with  joy  divine. 

07*  (157)     L.  M. 

°  '  «*•  Brazen  Serpent,  Numbers  xxi.  8,  9. 

1  TTrHEN  Israel's  grieving  tribes  complaint, 

"  "    With  fiery  serpents  greatly  pain'd, 
A  serpent  straight  the  prophet  made 
Of  molten  brass,  to  view  display 'd, 

2  Around  the  fainting  crowds  attend, 

To  heaven  their  mournful  sighs  ascend  ; 
They  hope,  they  look,  while  Trom  the  pole 
Descends  a  power  that  makes  them  whole, 

3  But,  Oh,  what  healing  to  the  heart 
Doth  our  Redeemer's  cross  impart ! 
What  life,  by  faith,  our  souls  receive  ! 
W7hat  pleasure  do  his  sorrows  give  ! 

4  Still  may  1  view  the  Saviour's  cross, 
And  other  objects  count  but  loss  ; 
Here  still  be  fix'd  my  feasted  eyes. 
Enrapturd  with  his  sacrifice  ! 

575 


876,877         characters         158,159 

5  Jesus,  the  Saviour !  balmy  name  ! 
Thy  worth  my  tongue  would  now  proclaim  \ 
By  thy  atonement  set  me  free  ! — 
My  life,  my  hope,  is  all  from  thee. 

07/2  (158)     L.  M.     Fawcett. 

0  '  D-      Bread  of  life,  John  vi.  35.  48. 

1  "T)EPRAVED  minds  on  ashes  feed, 

-■-'  Nor  love,  nor  seek  for  heavenly  bread ; 
They  choose  the  husks  which  swine  do  eat, 
Or  meanly  crave  the  serpent's  meat. 

2  Jesus  !  thou  art  the  living  bread 
By  which  our  needy  souls  are  fed ; 
In  thee  alone  thy  children  find 
Enough  to  fill  the  empty  mind. 

3  Without  this  bread,  I  starve  and  die  ; 
No  other  can  my  need  supply : 

But  this  will  suit  my  wretched  case, 
Abroad,  at  home,  in  every  place. 

4  'Tis  this  relieves  the  hungry  poor 
Who  ask  for  bread  at  mercy's  door ; 
This  living  food  descends  from  heaven, 
As  manna  to  the  Jews  was  giv'n. 

5  This  precious  food  my  heart  revives  ; 
What  strength,  what  nourishment  it  gives! 
O  let  me  evermore  be  fed 

With  this  divine  celestial  bread ! 

£~-  (159)    L.  M.     Fawcett. 

0  /  / .    Bridegroom  and  Husband ;  or,  the  Mar- 

riage between  Christ  and  the  Sold, 

1  TESUS,  the  heavenly  Lover,  gave 
*J    His  life  my  wretched  soul  to  save: 
Ronolv'd  to  make  his  mercy  known, 
He  kindly  claims  me  for  his  own. 

2  Rebellious,  I  against  him  strove, 
Til)  melted  and  constraint  by  love ; 
With  sin  and  srlf  1  freely  part, 

The  heavenly  Bridegroom  wins  my  heart, 

3  My  guilt,  my  wretchedness  he  knows, 
Yet  takes  and  owns  me  for  his  spouse : 
My  debts  he  pays,  and  sets  me  free, 
And  makes  his  riches  o'er  to  me. 

4  My  filthy  rags  are  laid  aside, 

He  clotnes  me  as  becomes  his  bride  \ 
Himself  bestows  my  wedding-dress,— 
The  robe  of  perfect  righteousness. 
576 


160,  161  of  christ.         578 

6  Lost  in  astonishment,  I  see, 
Jesus !  thy  boundless  love  to  me  : 
With  angels  I  thy  grace  adore, 
And  long  to  love  and  praise  thee  more. 

6  Since  thou  wilt  take  me  for  thy  bride, 

0  Saviour,  keep  me  near  thy  side  ! 

1  fain  would  give  thee  all  my  heart, 
Nor  ever  from  my  Lord  depart. 

njn         (160)     L.  M.     Beddome. 

0  /  O.  Briz}Lt  all(i  morning  Star,  Rev.  xxii,  16, 

1  \^E  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near 

-■-    The  Saviour's  throne  of  shining  bliss, 
O  tell,  how  mean  your  glories  are, — 
How  faint  and  i'txv,  cornpar'd  with  his  ! 

2  We  sin?  the  bright  and  morning  Star, 
Jesus,  the  spring  of  light  and  love  : 
See,  how  its  rays,  diffus'd  from  far, 
Conduct  us  to  the  realms  above ! 

3  Its  cheering  beams  spread  wide  abroad,— 
Point  out  the  puzzled  Christian's  way: 
Still,  as  he  goes,  he  finds  the  road 
Enlighten' d  with  a  constant  day. 

4  [Thus  when  the  Eastern  magi  brought 
Their  royal  gifts,  a  star  appears  ; 
Directs  them  to  the  babe  they  sought, 

And  guides  their  steps,  and  calms  their  fears. 

5  When  shall  we  reach  the  heavenly  place 
Where  this  bright  Star  shall  brightest  shine  ? 
Leave  far  behind  these  scenes  of  night, 
And  view  a  lustre  so  divine? 

070       (161)    c-  M-     Dr-  s-  Stennett. 
0/ J.     Chief  among  Ten  Thouscmd ;  or,  the 
Excellencies  of  Christ,  Cant.  v.  10 — 16, 

1  T^O  Christ,  the  Lord,  let  every  tongue 
-■-    Its  noblest  tribute  bring  : 

When  he's  the  subject  of  the  song, 
Who  can  refuse  to  sing  ? 

2  Survey  the  beauties  of  his  face, 

And  on  his  glories  dwell  j 
Think  of  the  wonders  of  his  grace, 
And  all  his  triumphs  tell. 

3  Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthron'd 

Upon  his  awful  brow ; 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crown'c?, 
His  lips  with  grace  o'eruW. 
077  49 


880,  881  CHARACTERS  162,  165 

4  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare 

Among  the  sons  of  men  : 
fairer  he  is  than  all  the  fair 
That  rill  the  heavenly  train. 

5  He  saw  me  plung'd  in  deep  distress, 

He  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

6  [His  hand  a  thousand  blessings  pours 

Upon  my  guilty  head ; 
His  presence  gilds  my  darkest  hours, 
And  guards  my  sleeping  bed. 

7  To  him  I  owe  my  life,  and  breath, 

And  all  the  joys  I  have: 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 
And  saves  me  from  the  grave.] 

8  To  heav'n,  the  place  of  his  abode, 

He  brings  my  weary  feet ; 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 

9  Since  from  his  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  thine  ! 

ooa      (162)     8.7.    Madan's  Collection. 
OOU.     Consolation  of  Israel,  Luke  ii.  25. 
1  f^OME,  thou  long-expected  Jesus! 
^  Born  to  set  thy  people  free  ; 
From,  our  fears  and  sins  release  us, 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee : 

Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art ; 

Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, — 

Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

£  Born,  thy  people  to  deliver; 

Born  a  child,  and  vet  a  king; 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring : 
By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  ; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

£r>i         (163)     L.M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

00  J  .  Corner-stone,  1  Pet.  ii.  6.  Isa.  xxviii.  16, 1 7. 

1  T  ORD,  dost  thou  show  a  corner-stone 
*-4  For  us  to  build  our  hopes  upon, 

578 


164.  165  of  christ.  882,  883 

That  the  fair  edifice  may  rise 
Sublime  in  light  beyond 

wn  the  work  of  sovereign  love  ; 

death  nor  hell  iove, 

h  fix'd  on  tiiis  foundation  - 
Laid  by  thy  own  almighty  hand. 

v  people  Ion::  this  stone  have  try'd, 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell  defy'd  ; 
Flood;!  of  temptation  beat  in  vain, 
Well  doth  this  rock  die  house  sustain. 

4  When  storms  of  wrath  around  prevail, 
Whilwind  and  thunder,  tire  and  hail, 
"Ti-  here  -  shall  hide, 
And  here  securely  they  abide : 

5  While  such,  as  scorn  this  precious  stone, 
Fond  of  some  quicksand  of  their  own, 
Borne  down  by  weighty  vengeance  die, 
And  buried  deep  in  ruin  lie. 

pn0  (164)     C. 

°°-  Desire  of  all  Nations,  Hag.  ii.  7.  Cant.  i.  3. 

1  INFINITE  excellence  is  thine, 
-■-  T.  Prince  of  Grace  ' 

in  created  beauties  shine 
With  never-fading  rays. 

2  Sinners,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 

Come  bending  at  thy  feet ; 
To  thee  their  prayers  and  vows  ascend, 
Iu  thee  their  Irishes  nice;. 

name,  as  precious  ointment  shed, 
Delights  the  church  around  ; 
Sweetly  the  sacred  odours  spread 
Through  all  Immanuel's  ground. 

4  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 

On  thy  exhaustless  store  ; 
From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive, 
And  still  thou  givest  more. 

5  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy  j 

They  find  their  all  in  thee  ; 
Thy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ 
Through  all  eternity. 

QQQ  (165)     C.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

00  J.      The  Door^  john  x   9      Hosea  ii.  15. 

1  4  WAKE,  our  souls,  and  bless  his  name, 
-**-  Whose  mercies  never  fail : 


I 


CHARACTERS  166 

Who  opens  wide  a  door  of  hope 
In  Achor's  gloomy  vale. 

2  Behold  the  portal  wide  display'd, 

The  building's  strong  and  fair  ; 
Within  are  pastures  lit  sh  and  green, 
And  living  streams  are  there. 

3  Enter,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  haste, 

For  Jesus  is  the  door  : 
Nor  fear  the  serpent's  wily  arts, 
Nor  fear  the  lion's  roar. 

4  Oh,  may  thy  grace  the  nations  lead, 

And  Jews  and  Gentiles  come, 
All  travelling  through  one  beauteous  gate, 
To  one  eternal  home  ! 

QQA  (166)     L.  M.     Steele. 

004.         qut  Example,  John  xiii.  15. 

1  A  ND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  .; 
-£*-  Such  let  our  conversation  be  ; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife. 
To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eves, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life  ! 

3  Oh,  how  benevolent  and  kind ! 
How  mild  !  how  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 
And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live 

4  To  do  his  heavenly  Fathers  will 
Was  his  employment  and  delight ; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright ' 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came. 
The  labours  of  his  life  were  love  : 
Oh,  if  we  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
Let  his  divine  example  move  ! 

6  But,  ah  !  how  blind !  how  weak  we  are  ! 
How  frail !  how  apt  to  turn  aside ! 
Lord,  we  depend  upon  thy  care, 

And  ask  thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 

7  Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace, 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be  ! 
Make  us,  by  thy  transforming  grace, 
Pear  Saviour,  daily  more  like  thee  ! 

680 


167,  168  of  christ.         885.  886 

opr>  (167)    L-  M.     Dr.  Doddr, 

I  BSUS,  the  Lord,  our  s 
*J    A  painfal  sufferer  now  no  more, 
High  on  Ms  Father's  throw 

earth  and  he  dins. 

2  His  race  tor  ever  is  complete  ; 
For  ever  und 

:ads  of  angels  round  him  fly, 
And  sing  his  weU-gain'd  victory. 

3  Vet,  'midst  the  ne, 
He  joys  not  for  himself. 

His  mean  ut, 

Share  in  that  royal  lender  heart. 
t  Raise,  raise,  my  soul,  thy  raptor'd  sight, 

Witl  tght; 

Jesus, 

Enter'd  be  thee. 

5  Loud  let  i   . 

And  foaming  waves  to  mountains  iwell ; 

Nofl  fear, 

Since  hope  hath  fix'd  its  anchor  here. 

OOU.  jrovritc:in  c.  Zech.  xiii,  I. 

1  rriHE  fountain  of  Christ, 

-*-    Lord,  help  us  to  sing, — 
The  blood  of  our  Priest, 

Our  crucified  K 
The  fountain  that 

From  sin  and  from  filth, 
And  richly  dispenses 

Salvation  and  health. 

!  Tins  fountain  so  dear 

He'll  freely  impart : 
Whenpierc'd  by  the  spear, 

Itflow'd  from  bis  heart, 
With  blood  and  it 

The  first  lo  atone, 
To  cleanse  us  the  I 

The  fountain's  but  one. 

S  This  fountain  from  guilt 

Not  only  makes  pure, 
And  gives,  soon  as 

Infallible  cure ; 

18* 


88?  CHARACTERS  169 

But,  if  guilt  removed 

Return  and  remain, 
Its  power  may  be  proved 

Again  and  again. 

4  This  fountain,  unseal'd, 
Stands  open  for  all 

Who  long  to  be  heal'd, 

The  great  and  the  small  : 
Here's  strength  for  the  weakly 

That  hither  are  led  ; 
Here's  health  for  the  sickly, 

And  life  for  the  dead. 

5  This  fountain;  though  rich, 
From  charge  is  quite  clear  ; 

The  poorer  the  wretch, 

The  welcomer  here  : 
Come  needy,  and  guilty, 

Come  loathsome  and  bare  ; 
Though  lep'rous  and  filthy, 

Come  just  as  you  are. 

6  This  fountain  in  vain 
Has  never  been  tried; 

It  takes  out  all  stain 

Whenever  applied : 
The  fountain  flows  sweetly, 

With  virtue  divine, 
To  cleanse  souls  completely, 

Though  lep'rous  as  mine. 

(169)     C.  M.     Cowper. 
Praise  for  the  Fountain  opened. 

1  rpHERE  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood, 
-■-    Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 

And  sinners,  plung'd  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoie'd  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
O  may  I  there,  though  vile  as  he* 
Wash  all  my  sins  away ! 

3  Dear  dving  Lamb  !  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  sav'd  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  mv  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 
582 


887. 


170, 1T1  of  ciirist.'         888,  889 

6  But  when  this  lisping,  stammering  tongue. 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave, 
Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save. 

000  (l7°)    I*  M-     Newton. 
ooo.  Friend. 

J   OOOR,  weak,  and  worthless,  though  I  am, 
-I     I  have  a  rich,  almighty  friend  ; 
Jesus,  the  Saviour,  is  his  name, 
He  freely  loves,  and  without  end. 

2  He  ransom'd  me  from  hell  with  blood  : 
And,  by  his  power,  my  foes  controli'd : 
He  found  me  wandering  far  from  God, 
And  brought  me  to  his  chosen  fold. 

3  He  cheers  my  heart,  my  wants  supplies, 
And  says  that  I  shall  shortly  be 
Enthroii'd  witli  him  above  the  skies  : 
Oh !  what  a  friend  is  Christ  to  me  ! 

PAUSE. 

Is  this  thy  kindness  to  thy  Friend  ? 
■2  Sam.  xvi.  17. 

1  But,  ah  !  my  inmost  spirit  mourns  ; 
And  well  my  eyes  with  tears  may  swim, 
To  think  of  my  perverse  returns  :  — 
I've  been  a  faithless  friend  to  him. 

j  Often  my  gracious  friend  I  grieve, 
Neglect,  distrust,  and  disobey  ; 
Ana  often  Satan's  lies  believe 
Sooner  than  all  my  friend  can  say. 

6  [He  bids  me  always  freely  come, 
And  promises  whatever  I  ask  : 

But  I  am  straiten'd,  cold,  and  dumb, 
And  count  my  privilege  a  task. 

7  Before  the  world,  that  hates  his  cause. 

My  treach'rous  heart  has  throbb'd  with  shame  ; 
Loth  to  forego  the  world's  applause, 
I  hardly  dare  avow  his  name.] 

8  Sure,  were  I  not  most  vile  and  base, 
I  could  not  thus  my  friend  requite  ! 
And  were  not  he  the  God  of  grace, 
He'd  frown  and  spurn  me  from  his  sight. 

ppn  (171)    L.  M.     Beddome. 

00  J*     Gijl  of  God,  John  iii.  16.  2  Cor.  ix.  15, 
5    T  ESUS,  my  love,  my  chief  delight, 
*J   For  thee  I  long,  for  thee  I  prav, 
583 


890,  891  CHARACTERS  \7%  J  7 

Amid  the  shadows  of  the  night, 
Amid  the  business  of  the  day ! 

2  When  shall  I  see  thy  nailing  face, — 
That  face  which  I  have  often  seen  ? 
Arise,  thou  Sun  of  righteousness  ! 
Scatter  the  clouds  that  intervene. 

3  Thou  art  the  glorious  gift  of  God 
To  sinners  weary  and  distrest ; 
The  first  of  all  his  gifts  bestow'd, 
And  certain  pledge  of  all  the  rest. 

4  Could  I  but  say  this  gift  is  mine, 
I'd  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
No  more  at  poverty  repine, 

Nor  envy  the  ricli  sinner's  state. 

5  The  precious  jewel  I  would  keep, 
And  lodge  it  deep  within  my  heart ; 
At  home,  abroad,  awake,  asleep, 

It  never  should  from  thence  depart ! 

oqa         (172)     CM.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
dy  u-    Head  of  the  Church,  Eph.  iv.  15,  16. 

1  TESUS,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace, 
*J    That  calls  a  worm  thy  own  ; 
Gives  me  among  thy  saints  a  place 

To  make  thy  glories  known. 

2  Allied  to  thee,  our  vital  Head, 

We  act,  and  grow,  and  thrive  ; 
From  thee  divided,  each  is  dead 
When  most  he  seems  alive. 

3  Thy  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 

flere  join  in  sweet  accord  : 
One  body  all  in  mutual  love, 
And  thou  our  common  Lord. 

4  Oh,  may  my  faith  each  hour  derive 

Thy  Spirit  with  delight ; 
While  death  and  hell  in  vain  shall  strive 
This  bond  to  disunite. 

5  Thou  the  whole  body  will  present 

Before  thy  Father's  face  ; 
Nor  shall  a  wrinkle  or  a  spot 
Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 

OQ-I  (173)    C.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

**3  *■  •     Jesus— precious  to  them  that  believe, 

1  Pet.  ii.  7. 
J    TESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
•*   'Tis  music  to  mv  ear ; 
584 


1T4,  1T5         of  oiiaisT. 

Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  ought  hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul ! 

Mv  transport  arid  my  trust : 
Jewels  to  thee  are  araud j 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish. 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet ; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  halt*  so  w 

4  Thy  jrrace  5jiail  dwell  upon  my  heart. 

And  shed  its  fragrance  I 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 
3  I'll  speak  the  honours  of  thy  name 
With  my  lact  laboring  br 
And,  dying,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms — 
The  antidote  of  death. 

OJ-'     Jmmanud,  Matt  i.  23.  1  Tim.  iii.  16. 

1  C^OD  with  v.s  !  O  glorious  name  ! 

Let  it  shine  in  eu 
God  and  man  in  Christ  unite: — 
Oh,  mysterious  depth  and  height ! 

2  God  with  us  !  Amazing  love 
Brought  him  from  his  courts  above  ; 
Now.  ye  sain'?,  Lis  grace  admire, 
Swell  the  song  with  holy  fire. 

3  God  with  us  !  but  tainted  not 
With  the  first  transgressor's  blot ; 
Yet  did  he  our  sins  sustain, 

Bear  the  guilt,  the  curse,  the  pain. 

4  [God  with  us  !  Oh,  blissful  t 
Let  the  impious  not  blaspheme  ; 
Jesus  shall  in  judgment  ^it, 
Dooming  rebels  to  the  pit.] 

5  God  with  us  !  Oli,  wondrous  erace  ! 
Let  us  see  him  face  to  face, 

That  we  may  Immanuel  sin?, 
As  we  ought,  our  God  and  iCing. 

oqo  (175;     C.  M.     Steele. 

°^°'  Kin%of  Saints. 

1  pOME,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name 
^  And  joy  to  make  it  known : 
586 


B94, 895        characters         176,17: 

The  sovereign  of  your  heart  proclaim, 
And  bow  before  his  throne. 

2  Behold  your  Kin«;,  your  Saviour,  crown'd 

With  glories  all  divine  ; 
And  tell  the  wondering  nations  round, 
How  bright  those  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  power,  and  boundless  grace, 

In  him  unite  their  rays  : 
You,  that  have  e'er  beheld  his  face, 
Can  you  forbear  his  praise  ? 

4  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

5  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain  ? 

Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise  ! 
Thy  love  can  animate  the  strain, 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 

6  Oh,  happy  period  !  glorious  dav  ! 

When  heaven  and" earth  s!>all  raise, 
With  all  their  powers,  the  raptur'd  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 

OQJ.  (176)     C.M.    W . 

°«f*"  Crown  Him. 

1  TJACKSLIDERS,  who  your  misery  feel, 
-*-*  Attend  your  Saviour's  call ; 
Return,  he'll  your  backslidings  heal ; 

Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Though  crimson  sin  increase  your  gilt, 

Ana*  painful  is  your  thrall  ; 
For  broken  hearts  his  blood  was  spilt ; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Take  with  you  words,  approach  his  throne, 

And  low  before  him  fall  ; 
He  understands  the  Spirit's  groan  ; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Whoever  comes  he'll  not  cast  out, 

Although  your  faith  be  small : 
His  faithfulness  you  cannot  Hnuht. ; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  ot  all. 

one  (1T7)     C.  M. 

OJU,     The  spiritual  Coronation,  Cant.  in.  11. 

Angels. 
J     A  LL-HAIL  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ' 
■**■  Let  angels  prostrate  fall  ; 
586 


\78  OF  CHRIST.  896 

Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
Martyrs. 

2  [Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  his  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.] 
Converted  Jews. 

3  [Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small ! 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.] 
Believing  Gentiles. 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go — spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

Sinners  of  every  Age. 

5  [Babes,  men,  and  sires,  who  know  his  love. 

Who  feel  your  sin  and  thrall, 

Now  joy  with  all  the  hosts  above, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.] 

Sinners  of  every  Nation, 

6  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him'Lord  of  all. 
Ourselves. 

7  Oh  that,  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
x\nd  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

QOA         (178)     112th*    C.Wesley, 

0  JU.  Kinsman,  Ruth  iii.  2—9. 

1  TESUS,  we  claim  thee  for  our  own, 
**  Our  kinsman  near  allied  in  blood, 
Flesh  of  our  flesh,  bone  of  our  bone, 

The  Son  of  Man,  the  Son  of  God ; 
And,  lo  !  we  lay  us  at  thy  feet, 
Our  sentence  from  thy  mouth  to  meet, 

2  Partaker  of  mv  flesh  below, 

To  thee,  O  Jesus,  I  apply ; 
Thou  wilt  thy  poor  relations  know ; 

Thou  never  canst  thyself  deny : 
Exclude  me  from  thy  guardian  care 
Or  slight  a  sinful  beggar's  prayer. 
587 


897,898        charactj-.ks         179,  180 

3  Thee,  Saviour,  at  my  pre a lest  need, 

I  trust  my  faithful  friend  to  prove  ; 
Now  o'er  thy  meanest  servant  spread 

The  skirt  of  thy  redeeming  love  : 
Under  thy  wings  of  mercy  take, 
And  save  me  for  thy  merit's  sake. 

4  Hast  thou  not  undertook  my  cause, 

Lord  over  all,  to  worms  allied? 
Answer  me  from  that  bleeding  cross, 

Demand  thy  dearly  ransom'd  bride  ; 
And  let  my  soul,  betfoth'd  to  thee, 
Thine,  wholly  thine,  for  ever  be ! 

OQ7  (179)     L.TK.     Fawcetk 

°^  '  •     Lamb  of  God,  fyc.  John  i.  29. 

1  T1EHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 
-*-*  With  wonder,  gratitude,  and  love  ; 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame, 
See  him  descending  from  above. 

2  Our  sins  and  griefs  on  him  were  laid  ; 
He  meekly  bore  the  guilty  load  ; 

Our  ransom  price  lie  fully  paid 

In  groans  and  tears,  in  sweat  and  blood* 

3  To  save  a  guilty  world,  he  dies  ; 
Sinners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb  ! 
To  him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes, 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  his  name. 

4  Pardon,  and  peace,  through  him  abound ; 
He  can  the  richest  blessings  give  ; 
Salvation  in  his  name  is  found, 

He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 

0  Jesus,  mv  Lord,  I  look  to  thee — 
Where  eke  can  helpless  sinners  go? 
Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  wretchedness  and  wo. 

OOQ  080)     S-  M-     J-  C-  W- 

oyo.  Leader. 

1  rpiIOU  very  paschal  Lamb, 

-*-    Whose  blood  for  us  was  shed, 
Through  whom  we  out  of  Egypt  came  ; 
Thy  ransom'd  people  led. 

2  Angel  of  go«pel  grace  ! 
Fulfil  thy  character ; 

To  guard  and  feed  the  chosen  race, 
In  Israel's  camp  appear. 

3  Throughout  the  desert  way 
Conduct  us  by  thy  light ; 

588 


181,  182  of  christ.         899,  900 

Be  thou  a  cooling  cloud  by  day, 

A  cheering  tire  by  night". 
4      Our  fainting  souls  sustain 

With  blessings  from  above, 
And  ever  on  thy  people  rain 

The  manna  of  thy  love. 

000  (lsl)     L-  M-     Steele- 

tf  JJ.    ufe  offa  Soul,  John  xiv.  19. 

1  TI'HEN  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise, 

**    And  fainting  hope  almost  expires, 
Jesus,  to  thee  I  tut  mine  eyes — 
To  thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 

2  Art  thou  not  mine,  my  living  Lord  ! 
And  can  my  hope — my  comfort  die, 
Fix*d  on  thy  everlasting  word  ; 
That  word  which  built  the  earth  and 

3  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 
Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure  ; 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives  ; 
Here  let  me  build,  and  rest  secure. 

4  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell ; 
Immoveable  the  promise  stands ; 
Not  all  the  powers  of  earth,  or  hell. 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 

3  Here,  0  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose  ! 
If  Je^us  is  for  ever  mine, 
Not  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes. 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 

JUU.  u,hty  Isai  ix>  .2. 

1  T  IGHT  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 
-*-*  Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Come  !  and,  thy  dear  self  revealing, 

Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath  ; 
The  new  heaven's  and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise  ! 
Scattering  all  the  night  of  nature. 

Pouring  day  upon  our  eyes ! 

2  Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing. 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  chef 

Every  poor  benighted  heart; 
Come,  "and  manifest  the  favour 

Thou  hast  for  the  ransom'd  race: 
Come,  thou  dear  exalted  Saviour ! 

Come,  and  bring  thv  gospel  grace 
5*9  '  50 


901,902     CHARACTERS     183,184 

3  Save  us  in  thy  great  compassion, 

O  thou  mild  pacific  Prince  ! 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 

Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins  : 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Every  burdcn'd  soul  release ; 
By  the  influence  of  thy  Spirit, 

Guide  us  into  perfect  peace. 

*7V/1*    JSlelcnizedek  a  type  of  Christ,  Gen.  xiv 
18,  19. 

1  TZING  of  Salem,  bless  my  soul ! 
-"■  Make  a  wounded  sinner  whole  ! 
King  of  righteousness  and  peace, 
Let  not  thy  sweet  visits  cease ! 

2  Come  !  refresh  this  soul  of  mine 
With  thy  sacred  bread  and  wine ! 
All  thy  love  to  me  unfold, 

Half  of  which  cannot  be  told. 

3  Hail,  Melchizedek  divine  ! 

Thou  great  High-Priest  shalt  be  mine  ! 
All  my  powers  before  thee  fall, — 
Take  not  tythe,  but  take  them  all. 

Q09  O84)     CM- 

xjyjti.  Messenger  of  the  Covenant,  Mai.  iii.  I. 

1    JESUS,  commission'd  from  above, 
**    Descends  to  men  below, 
And  shows  from  whence  the  springs  of  love 
In  endless  currents  flow. 

2,  He,  whom  the  boundless  heaven  adores, 
Whom  angels  long  to  see, 
Quitted  with  joy  those  blissful  shores. 
Ambassador  to  me ! 

3  To  me,  a  worm,  a  sinful  clod, 

A  rebel  all  forlorn  ; 
A  foe,  a  traitor  to  my  God, 
And  of  a  traitor  born : 

4  To  me,  who  never  sought  his  grace, 

Who  mock'd  his  sacred  word  ; 
Who  never  knew  or  lov'd  his  face, 
And  ail  his  will  abhorr'd : 

5  [To  me,  who  could  not  even  praise 

When  his  kind  heart  I  knew, 
But  sought  a  thousand  devious  wavs 
Rather  than,  keep  the  true :] 


185,  186  ok  Christ.  903,  904 

8  Yet  this  redeeming  Angel  c  ai 
So  vile  a  worm  to  b 
He  took  with  gladness  all  my  blame, 
And  gave  his  righteousm 

"  Oli  that  mv  languid  heart  might  glow 
With  ardour  all  divine  ! 
And,  for  more  love  than  seraphs  know, 
Like  burning  seraphs  shine ! 

Qf|q         (1S5)    L.  M.    Needham. 
J\JO.  Messiah,  Gen.  xlix.  10.  Dan.  ix.  26.  Hag 
ii.  9. 

1  rjLORY  to  God  !  who  reigns  above, 

"  Who  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is  love  ; 
Ye  saints  and  angels,  if  ye  can, 
Declare  the  love  of  God  to  man. 

2  Oh  what  can  more  his  love  commend, 
His  dear,  his  only  Son  to  send ! 

That  man,  condemu'd  to  die,  might  live. 
And  God  be  glorious  to  forgive! 

3  Messiah's  come — with  joy  behold 
The  days  by  prophets  long  foretold : 
Judah,"thy  royal  sceptre's  broke  ; 

And  time  still  proves  what  Jacob  spoke. 

4  Daniel,  thy  weeks  are  all  expir'd, — 
The  time  prophetic  seals  requir'd  ; 
Cut  off  for  sins,  but  not  his  own, 
Thy  Prince,  Messiah,  did  atone. 

5  Thy  famous  temple,  Solomon, 
Is  by  the  latter  far  out-shone  : 

It  wanted  not  thy  glittering  store, 
Messiah's  presence  grac'd  it  more. 

6  We  see  the  prophecies  fulfill'd 

In  Jesus,  that  most  wondrous  child  : 
His  birth,  his  life,  his  death,  combine 
To  prove  his  character  divine. 

7  Jesus,  thy  gospel  firmly  stands 

A  blessing  to  these  favoured  lands ; 
No  infidel  shall  be  our  dread, 
Since  thou  art  risen  from  the  dead. 

q01  (186)     7. 6.  8.     C.Wesley. 

JU4.  passovcr,  Exod.  xii.  7.  1  Cor.  v.  7,  S. 
1      /^HRIST  our  passover  is  slain 
^  To  set  his  people  free, — 
Free  from  sin's  Egyptian  chain, 
And  Pharaoh's  tvranny. 
591 


905  CHARACTERS  187 

Lord,  that  we  may  now  depart, 

And  truly  serve  our  pardoning  God, 

Sprinkle  every  house  and  heart 

With  thine  atoning  blood. 

2  Let  the  angel  of  the  Lord 

His  awful  charge  fulfil ; 
Let  his  pestilential  sword 

The  first-born  victims  kill ; 
Safe  in  snares  and  death,  we  dwell, 
Protected,  by  that  crimson  sign, 
From  the  rage  of  earth  and  hell, 

And  from  the  wrath  divine. 

3  Wilt  thou  not  a  difference  make 

Betwixt  thy  friend  and  foe, 
Vengeance  on  the  Egyptians  take, 

And  grace  to  Israel  show? 
Know'st  thou  not,  most  righteous  God, 
We  on  the  paschal  Lamb  rely  ? 
See  us  cover'd  with  the  blood, 

And  pass  thy  people  by. 

qnc  (187)    CM.    Steele. 

X\JU.  peari  0f  areat  Price,  Matt.  xiii.  46. 

J  1TE  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu! 

-*-    A  nobler  choice  be  mine ; 

A  real  prize  attracts  my  view, 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

2  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

ie  specious  baits  of  sense  ; — 
Inestimable  worth  appears, 
The  Pearl  of  price  immense ! 

3  Jesus,  to  multitudes  unknown, 

O  name  divinely  sweet ! 
Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thee  alone, 
Wealth,  honour,  pleasure  meet. 
A  Should  both  the  Indies,  at  my  call, 
Their  boasted  stores  resign  ; 
With  joy  I  would  renounce  them  all, 
For  leave  to  call  thee  mine. 
6  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 
Of  this  dear  gift  possess'd, 
I'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 
And  be  for  ever  bless'd. 
6  Dear  sovereign  of  my  soul's  desires, 
Thy  love  is  bliss  divine  ; 
Accept  the  wish  that  love  inspires, 
And  bid  me  call  thee  mine. 
592 


189         of  christ.  906,  907 

onr  (18S)   L-  M-  Steele- 

.JUU.       Physician  of  Soids,  Jer.  viii.  22. 

1  "P|EEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made  ; 
-"-*  Where  shall  the  sinner  rind  a  cure  ? 

In  vain,  alas  !  is  nature's  aid  ; 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  power. 

2  bin,  like  a  ragtag  fever,  reigns 
With  fatal  strength  in  every  part ; 
The  dire  contagion  fills  the  veins, 
And  spreads  its  poison  to  the  heart. 

j  And  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found  ? 

And  is  no  kind  Physician  ni^h, 

To  ease  tiie  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 

Ere  life  and  hope  for  ever  fly  ? 
1  There  is  a  great  Physician  near ; 

Look  up,  0  fainting  soul,  and  live  : 

See,  in  his  heavenly  smiles  appear 

Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give  ! 
5  See,  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 

Life,  health,  and  bliss,  abundant  flow  ; 

'Tis  only  this  dear  sacred  flood 

Can  ease  thy  pain  and  healthy  wo. 
5  Sin  throws  in  vain  its  pointed  dart: 

For  here  a  sovereign  cure  is  found, 

A  cordial  for  the  feinting  heart, 

A  balm  for  every  painful  wound. 

JV '  •    Physician  ;  or,  the  Miracles  of  Christ, 

1  T  ESUS,  since  thou  art  still  to-day 
**    As  yesterday  the  same ; 
Present  to  heal— in  me  display 

The  virtue  of  thy  name. 

2  Since  still  thou  goest  about  to  do 

Thy  needy  creatures  good  ; 
On  me,  that  I  thy  praise  may  show, 
Be  all  thy  wonders  show'd. 
Leper. 

3  Nov/,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  call, 

Thy  miracles  repeat ; 
"With  pitying  eye  behold  me  fall, 
A  leper  at  thy  feet. 

4  Loathsome,  and  vile,  and  self-abhor?d, 

I  sink  beneath  my  sin  ; 
But,  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 
Of  thine  can  make  me  clean. 

m  so* 


908  CHARACTERS  190 

Deaf  and  Dumb. 

5  Thou  seest  me  deaf  to  thy  commands, 

Open,  O  Lord  !  mine  ear; 
Bid  me  stretch  out  my  wiiher'd  hands, 
And  lift  them  up  in  prayer. 

6  Silent,  (alas!  thou  know'st  how  long,) 

My  voice  I  cannot,  raise  ; 
But, "Oh!  when  thou  shalt  loose  my  tongue, 
The  dumb  shall  sing  thy  praise. 
Lame. 

7  Lame,  at  the  pool  I  still  am  seen, 

Waiting  to  find  relief; 
While  many  others  venture  in, 
And  wash  away  their  grief. 

S  Now  speak  my  mind,  my  conscience,  sound, 

Give,  and  my  strength  employ  ; 
■    Light  as  a  hart,  my  soul  shall  bound, 
The  lame  shall  leap  for  joy. 
Blind. 
9  If  thou,  my  God,  art  passing  by, 
Oh !  let  me  find  thee  near ; 
Jesus,  in  mercy  hear  my  cry, 
Thou  Son  of  David,  hear ! 

10  See,  I  am  waiting  in  the  way, 

For  thee  the  heavenly  light; 
Command  me  to  be  brought,  and  say, 
1 Sinner  receive  thy  sight.' 
Possessed. 

11  Cast  out  thy  foes,  and  let  them  still 

To  thy  great  name  submit: 
Clothe  with  thy  rignteousness,  and  heal, 
And  place  me  at  thy  feet. 

)2  From  sin,  the  guilt,  the  power,  the  pain, 
Thou  wilt  relieve  my  soul ; 
Lord,  I  believe,  and  not  in  vain, 
For  thou  wilt  make  me  whole. 

CkdQ  (l9°)     148th.     Cennick. 

DUO .  Hi?k  Priest. 

1  A    GOOD  High  Priest  is-  come, 
■^-  Supplying  Aaron's  place, 
And,  taking  up  his  room, 
Dispensing  life  and  grace  : 

The  law  by  Aaron's  priesthood  came, 
But  grace  "and  trutli  by  Jesus'  name. 

2  My  Lord  a  priest  is  made, 
As  sware  the  mighty  God 

594  ' 


1W  OF  CHRIST.  909 

To  Israel  and  his  seed  ; 

Ordain'd  to  offer  blood 
For  sinners,  who  his  mercy  seek  : 
A  priest,  as  was  Melchizedek. 

S       He  once  temptations  knew 

Of  every  sort  and  kind. 

That  he  might  succour  show 

To  every  tempted  mind  : 
In  every  point,  the  Lamb  was  tried 
Like  us,  and  then  tor  us  he  died. 

He  dies;  but  lives  again, 

And  by  the  altar  stands  ; 

There  shows  how  he  was  slain, 

Op'nimr  his  pierced  hands  : 
Our  priest  abides,  and  pleads  the  cause 
Of  us,  who  have  transgress'd  his  laws, 
9      I  other  priests  disclaim, 

And  laws,  and  offerings  too  ; 

None  but  the  bleeding  Lamb 

The  mighty  work  can  do  ; 
He  shall  have  all  the  praise,  for  he 
Hath  lov'd,  and  liv'd,  and  died  for  me. 

OHO  191)    L-  M-     Dr-  s-  Stennett. 

JVJ.  The  ExcdUncy  of  the  Priesthood  of  Christ.- 
t  '"1TONG  all  the  priests  of  Jewish  race, 

-*-"   Jesus  the  most  illustrious  stands  ; 

The  radiant  beauty  of  his  face 

Superior  love  and  awe  demands. 

2  Not  Aaron  or  Melchizedek 

Could  claim  such  high  descent  as  he , 
His  nature  and  his  name  bespeak 
His  unexampled  pedigree. 

3  Descended  from  the  eternal  God, 
He  bears  the  name  of  his  own  Son  ; 
And,  dress'd  in  human  flesh  and  blood, 
He  puts  his  priestly  garments  on. 

4  The  mitred  crown,  the  embroider'd  vest.. 
With  graceful  dignity  he  wears  ; 

And,  in  full  splendour,  on  his  breast 
The  sacred  oracle  appears. 

5  So  he  presents  his  sacrifice,— 
An  offering  most  divinely  sweet ; 
While  clouds  of  fragrant  incense  rise. 
And  cover  o'er  the  mercy -seat. 

6  The  Father,  with  approving  smile. 
Accepts  the  offering  of  his  Son : 

595 


910,911  CHARVIERS  198, 

New  joys  the  wondering  angels  feel, 
And  haste  to  bear  -  down. 

7  The  welcome  news  their  lips  repeat, 
Gives  sacred  pleasure  to  my  breast : 
Henceforth,  my  soul,  tl  imit 

To  Christ,  thy  Adi 

Oin         (192)     1 1 2th.     Presid 

JllJ.     Prophet,  I  |  Ptt.  h.  7. 

1  TESUS,  how  precious  is  thy  name! 
•^    The  great  Jehovah's  darline 

Oh,  let  me  catch  th'  immortal  flame, 
With  which  angelic  bosoms  glow  ! 
Since  angels  love  thee,  I  would  love. 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above; 

2  My  Prophet  thou,  my  heavenly  guide. 

Thy  sweet  instruction?  I  will  hear  ! 
The  words,  that  from  thy  lips  proceed, 

0  how  divinely  swett  they  are  ! 
Thee,  my  great  Prophet,  I  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 

3  My  great  High  Priest,  whose  precious  blood 

Did  once  atone  upon  the  cross  ; 
Who  now  dost  intercede  with  God, 

And  plead  the  friendless  sinner's  cause  : 
In  thee  I  trust ;  thee  I  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 

4  My  King  supreme,  to  thee  I  bow, 

A  willing  subject  at  thy  feet; 
All  other  lords  1  disavow, 

And  to  thy  government  submit: 
My  Saviour  King  this  heart  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 

Qii  (103)     L.  M. 

^  l  *  '  The  Ransom,  Isa.  lxi.  2. 

1  'T  COME,'  the  great  Redeemer  cries, 

-■-  '  A  year  of  freedom  to  declare, 
'From  debts  and  bondage  to  discharge  ; 
1  And  Jews  and  Greeks  the  grace  shall  share. 

2  '  A  day  of  vengeance  I  proclaim, 

1  But  not  on  man  the  storm  shall  fall : 

1  On  me  it?  thunders  shall  descend, 

'  My  strength,  my  love,  sustain  them  all." 

3  Stupendous  favour  !  matchless  grace  ! 
Jesus  has  died,  that  we  might  live : 
Not  worlds  below,  nor  worlds  above. 
Could  so  divine  a  ransom  ?ive: 

3% 


OF  CHRIST.  912. 

4  To  Him,  who  lov'd  our  ruin'd  race, 
And  for  our  Jives  laid  down  his  own, 
Let  songs  of  joyful  praises  rise, 
Sublime,  eternal  as  his  throne. 

q19      (194)     CM.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
J 1*—    Our  Righteousness,  Jer.  xxiii.  6. 

1  ^JAVIOUR  divine!  we  know  thy  name, 
^  And  in  that  name  we  trust ; 

Thou  art  the  Lord  our  righteousness, 
Thou  art  thine  Israel's  boast. 

2  Guilty  we  plead  before  thy  throne, 

And  low  in  dust  we  lie, 
Till  Jesus  stretch  his  gracious  arm 
To  bring  the  guilty  nigh. 

3  The  sins  of  one  most  righteous  day 

Might  plunge  us  in  despair  ; 
Vet  all  the  crimes  of  numerous  years 
Shall  our  great  Surety  clear. 

4  That  spotless  robe,  which  he  hath  wrought. 

Shall  deck  us  all  around ; 
Nor  by  the  piercing  eye  of  God 
One  blemish  shall  be  found. 

5  Pardon,  and  peace,  and  lively  hope, 

To  sinners  now  are  given  ; 
Israel  and  Judah  soon  shall  change 
Their  wilderness  for  heaven. 

6  With  joy  we  taste  that  manna  now. 

Thy  mercy  scatters  down  : 
We  seal  our  humble  vows  to  thee, 
And  wait  the  promis'd  crown. 

Q-«o  (195)     Vs.     Topladv. 

JU»     Rock  smitten;  or,  the  tiock  of  dges, 
Isa.  xxvi.  4. 

1  "O  OCK  of  Ages,  shelter  me  ! 
"  Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ! 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

From  thy  wounded  side  which  flow'd, 

Be  of  sin  the  double  cure  ; 

Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Not  the  labour  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  thy  law's  demands  : 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone  : 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone, 

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914,  915        characters        196,  19r 

S  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cliuLr; 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress; 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace : 

lack,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die  ! 
While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eye-strings  break  in  death. 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne, — 
Rock  of  Ages,  shelter  me  ! 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ! 

qta  (196)    L.  M.     Steele. 

»*•"•  Saviour — the  only  One,  Acts  iv.  12. 

1  TESUS,  the  spring  of  joys  divine, 

*^    Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  flow- 
Jesus,  no  other  name  but  thine 
Can  save  us  from  eternal  wo. 

2  In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  way  to  happiness  and  God  ; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewilder'd  in  a  dubious  road. 

3  No  other  name  will  heaven  approve ; 
Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way, 
Ordain'd  by  everlasting  love, 

To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  Here  let  our  constant  feet  abide, 
Nor  from  the  heavenly  path  depart : 

0  let  thy  Spirit,  gracious  Guide ! 
Direct  our  steps,  and  cheer  our  heart. 

5  Safe  lead  us  through  this  world  of  night, 
And  bring  us  to  the  blissful  plains, — 
The  regions  of  unclouded  light, 
Where  perfect  joy  for  ever  reigns, 

Qlr  (197)     S.  M.     Steele. 

J1''-      Shepherd,   Psalm  xxiii.  1—S. 

1  "IT^HILE  my  Redeemer's  near, 

**    My  shepherd,  and  my  guide, 

1  bid  farewell  to  anxious  fear, 

My  wants  are  all  supply'd. 

2  To  ever  fragrant  meads, 
Where  rich  abundance  grows, 

His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads. 
And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 
5      Along  the  lovely  scene 
Cool  waters  crently  roll. 
598 


198,  199         of  christ.  916,917 

Transparent,  sweet,  and  all  serene, 
To  cheer  my  fainting  soul. 

4  Here  let  my  spirit  rest ; 
How  sweet  a  lot  is  mine  ! 

With  pleasure,  food,  and  safety,  blest; 
Beneficence  divine ! 

5  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 
My  wandering  feet  restore  ; 

To  thy  fair  pastures  guide  my  way. 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

6  Unworthy  as  I  am 

Of  thy  protecting  care, 
Jesus,  I  plead  thy  gracious  name, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 

Qia  (1^8)     104th. 

J1D«    Strong-hold,  Zech.  ix.  12.  Nah.  i.  7. 

1  VE  prisoners  of  hope,  o'erwhelm'd  with  griei . 
•*-    To  Jesus  look  up  for  certain  relief; 

There's  no  condemnation  in  Jesus  the  Lord, 
But  strong  consolation  his  grace  doth  afford. 

2  Should  justice  appear  a  merciless  foe, 

Yet  be  of  good  cheer,  and  soon  shall  you  know 
That  sinners,  confessing  their  wickedness  past. 
A  plentiful  blessing  of  pardon  shall  taste. 

3  Then  dry  up  your  tears,  ye  children  of  grief, 
For  Jesus  appears  to  give  you  relief: 

If  you  are  returning  to  Jesus,  your  friend, 
Your  sighing  and  mourning  in  singing  shall  end, 

4  l  None  will  I  cast  out  who  come,'  saith  the  Lord, 
Why  then  do  you  doubt  ?  lay  hold  of  his  word. : 
Ye  mourners  of  Sion,  be  bold  to  believe, 

For  ever  rely  on  your  Saviour,  and  live. 

Q1  7      (199)    L.  M.     Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
yi  '•  Sun,  Psalm  lxxxiv.  11. 

1  rjREAT  God  !  amid  the  darksome  night, 
^*   Thy  glories  dart  upon  my  sight, 
While,  wrapt  in  wonder,  I  behold 

The  silver  moon  and  stars  of  gold. 

2  But,  when  I  see  the  sun  arise, 
And  pour  his  glories  o'er  the  skies. 
In  more  stupendous  forms  I  view 
Thy  greatness  and  thy  goodness  too. 

3  Thou  Sun  of  suns,  whose  dazzling  ligr.t 
Tries  and  confound?  an  angel's  sight : 


918,919  CHARACTERS  200,201 

How  shall  I  glance  mine  eye  at  thee 
In  all  thy  vast  immensity  ? 

4  Yet  I  may  be  allow'd  to  trace 
The  distant  shadows  of  thy  face ; 
As  in  the  pale  and  sickly  moon, 
We  trace  the  image  of  "the  sun. 

5  In  every  work  thy  hands  have  made, 
Thy  power  and  wisdom  are  display'd  : 
But,  O  !  what  glories  all  divine 

In  my  incarnate  Saviour  shine  ! 

6  He  is  my  Sun :  beneath  his  wings 
My  soul  securely  sits  and  sings  ; 
And  there  enjoys,  like  those  above, 
The  balmy  influence  of  thy  love. 

7  Oh,  may  the  vital  strength  and  heat, 
His  cheering  beams  communicate, 
Enable  me  my  course  to  run 

With  the  same  vigour  as  the  sun ! 

Q-iO  (200)     CM.    Toplady. 

u  1  o.  Vine  and  the  Branches,  John  xv.  1—5. 

1  T  ESUS,  immutably  the  same ! 
**  Thou  true  and  living  Vine  ! 
Around  thy  all-supporting  stem 

My  feeble  arms  I  twine. 

2  Quicken'd  by  thee,  and  kept  alive, 

I  flourish  and  bear  fruit  : 

My  life  I  from  thy  sap  derive, 

My  vigour  from  thy  root. 

3  I  can  do  nothing  without  thee  ; 

My  strength  is  wholly  thine  : 
Wither'd  and  barren  should  I  be, 
If  sever' d  from  the  Vine. 

4  Upon  my  leaf,  when  parch'd  with  heat, 

Refreshing  dew  shall  drop ; 
The  plant,  which  thy  right-hand  hath  set 
Shall  ne'er  be  rooted  up. 

5  Each  moment,  water'd  by  thy  care, 

And  fene'd  with  power  divine, 
Fruit  to  eternal  life  shall  bear 
The  feeblest  branch  of  thine. 

Q1Q  (201)    L.  M.     Cennick. 

VI  J.  jyay  to  Canaan. 

1    T  ESUS,  my  All,  to  heaven  is  gone, 
•*   He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon ! 
600 


202  OF  CHRIST.  920 

His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went— 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment — 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness — 

I'll  go  j  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief  and  burden  long  has  been, 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

4  The  moro  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more ; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

*  Come  lather,  soul,  I  am  the  wayS 

5  Lo  !  glad  I  come  !  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am  ! 

My  sinful  self  to  thee  I  give : 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found  : 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say — Behold  the  way  to  God ! 

GOO  P°9    8'8'6- 

V£U.    wayi  Truth,  and  Life,  John  xiv.  6. 

i  rpHERE  is  no  path  to  heavenly  bliss, 
-*■    Or  solid  jov,  or  lasting  peace, 
But  Christ,  tfi*  appointed  road  : 
O  may  we  tread  the  sacred  way! — 
By  faith  rejoice,  and  praise,  and  pray. 
Till  we  sit  down  with  God? 

3  The  types  and  shadows  of  the  word 
Unite  in  Christ,  the  man,  the  Lord, 

The  Saviour  just  and  true: 
Oh,  may  we  all  his  word  believe ! 
And  all  his  promises  receive, 

And  all  his  precepts  do ! 

3  As  he  above  for  ever  lives, 
And  life  to  dying  sinners  gives, 

Eternal  and  divine  ; 
Oh,  may  his  Spirit  in  me  dwell ! 
Then— sav'd  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell, 
Eternal  life  is  mine. 
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921,922    characters    203,204 

qo  i       (203)     L.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
uZi.     Wisdom,   Righteousness,  iSanctification. 
and  Redemption,  1  Cor.  i.  30, 31. 

!  Tl/f  Y  God  !  assist  me  while  I  raise 
*■*■'-  An  anthem  of  harmonious  praise : 
My  heart  thy  wonders  shall  proclaim, 
And  spread  its  banners  in  thy  name. 

2  In  Christ  I  view  a  store  divine  ; 
My  Father,  all  that  store  is  thine* 
By  thee  prepared,  by  thee  bestow'd ; 
Hail  to  the  Saviour  and  the  God  ! 

3  When  gloomy  shades  my  soul  o'erspread, 
*  Let  there  be  light,'  the  Almighty  said  ! 
And  Christ,  my  Sun,  his  beams  displays, 
And  scatters  round  celestial  rays. 

i  Condemn'd,  thy  criminal  I  stood, 
And  awful  justice  ask'd  my  blood: 
That  welcome  Saviour,  from  thy  throne, 
Brought  righteousness  and  pardon  down. 

5  My  soul  was  all  o'erspread  with  sin  ; 
And  lo  !  his  grace  hath  made  me  clean ! 
He  rescues  from  th'  infernal  foe, 
And  full  redemption  will  bestow. 

8  Ye  saints,  assist  my  grateful  tongue  ! 
Ye  angels,  warble  back  my  song  ! 
For  love  like  this  demands  the  praise 
Of  heavenly  harps  and  endless  days. 

GOO  (204)     CM-     Topladv. 

y^-  AU  in  all. 

1  pOMPAR'D  with  Christ,  in  all  beside 
^  No  comeliness  I  see  ; 

The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord, 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love 

Into  my  soul  convey : 
Thyself  bestow  !  for  thee  alone. 
My  All  in  all  I  pray. 

3  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice 

My  comfort  to  restore  : 
More  than  thyself  I  cannot  crave  j 
And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 

4  Lov'd  of  my  God,  for  him  again 

With  love  intense  I'd  burn  : 
Chosen  of  thee,  ere  time  began. 
I'd  choose  thee  in  return. 
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'205  of  christ.  923 

5  Whate'er  consists  not  with  thy  love, 
ich  me  to  resign  ; 
I'm  rich  to  all  the  intents  of  bliss, 
If  thou,  O  God,  art  mine. 

ooq  (~05)   g,s-    K — ' 

0  — .).    Lqn  (n  an  .  or?  tne  Testimony  concerning 

Jesus,  the  Said  of  Prophecy,  Rev.  xix.  10. 

1  rpHE  Bible  is  justly  esteem'd 

-*-    The  glory  supreme  of  the  land, 
Which  shows  how  a  sinner's  redeemed, 

And  brought  to  Jehovah's  right  hand  ; 
With  pleasure  we  freely  confess 

The  Bible  all  books  doth  outshine  ; 
But  Jesus,  his  person  and  grace, 

Affords  it  that  lustre  divine. 

2  In  everv  prophetical  book, 

Wiiere  God  his  decrees  hath  unseal'd. 
With  joy  we  behold,  as  we  look, 

The  wonderful  Saviour  reveal'd  ; 
His  glories  project  to  the  eye, 

And  prove  it  was  not  his  design 
Those  glories  concealed  should  lie, 

But  there  in  full  majesty  shine. 

3  The  first  gracious  promise  to  man 

A  blessed  prediction  appears  ; 
His  work  is  the  soul  of  the  plan, 

And  gives  it  the  glory  it  wears  : 
How  cheering  the  truth  must  have  been 

That  Jesus,  the  promised  seed, 
Should  triumph  o'er  Satan  and  sin, 

And  hell  in  captivity  lead  ! 
A  The  ancient  Ltviticnl  Law 

Was  prophecy,  after  its  kind  ; 
In  types,  there,  the  faithful  foresaw 

The  Saviour  that  ransonrd  mankind  : 
The  altar,  the  lamb,  and  the  priest, 

The  blood  that  was  sprinkled  of  old, 
Had  life,  when  the  people  could  taste 

The  blessings  those  shadows  foretold. 
S  Review  each  prophetical  sonz 

Which  shines  in  prediction's  rich  train, 
The  sweetest  to  Jesus  belong, 

And  point  out  his  sufferings  and  reign: 
Sure  David  his  harp  never  strung 

With  more  of  true  sacred  delight, 
Than  when  of  the  Saviour  he  sung, — 

And  he  was  reveal'd  to  his  sight. 
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924  INFLUENCES  OF  THE  206 

6  May  Jesus  more  precious  become  ! 

His  word  be  a  lamp  to  our  feet, 
While  we  in  this  wilderness  roam, 

Till  brought  in  his  presence  to  meet! 
Then,  then  we  will  gaze  on  thy  face, — 

Our  Prophet,  our  Priest,  and  our  King!— 
Recount  ail  thy  wonders  of  grace, 

Thy  praises  "eternally  sing. 


THE  INFLUENCES  AND  GRACES 
OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

09/1  (206).    (lstPart0     H2th. 

JA4:,  The  promised  Comforter,  John  xiv.  16—18. 

1  T  ESUS,  we  hang  upon  the  word 

**    Our  longing-  souls  have  heard  from  thee  : 
Be  mindful  of  thy  promise,  Lord, 

Thy  promise  made  to  such  as  me  ; 
To  such  as  Zion's  path  pursue, 
And  would  believe  that  God  is  true. 

2  Thou  say'st,  1 1  will  the  Father  pray, 

*  And  he  the  Comforter  shall  give, 
'  Shall  give  him  in  your  hearts  to  stay, 

1  And  never  more  his  temples  leave  ; 
*  Myself  will  to  my  orphans  come, 
4  And  make  you  mine  eternal  home.' 

3  Come,  then,  dear  Lord  !  thyself  reveal, 

And  let  the  promise  now  take  place  ; 
Be  it  according  to  thy  will, 

According  to  the  word  of  grace  ! 
Thy  sorrowful  disciples  cheer, 
And  send  us  down  the  Comforter. 

4  He  visits  oft  the  troubled  breast, 

And  oft  relieves  our  sad  complaint ; 
But  soon  we  lose  the  transient  guest, 

But  soon  we  droop  again  and  faint,— 
Repeat  the  melancholy  moan, 
'Our  joy  is  fled,  our  comfort  gone.' 

b  Hasten  him,  Lord,  into  each  heart, 
Our  sure,  inseparable  guide: 
Oli  may  we  meet  and  never  part ! 
Oh  may  he  in  our  hearts  abide! 
And  keep  his  house  of  praise  and  prayer, 
And  rest  and  reign  for  ever  there ! 
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206,207        holy  spirit.         924,925 

GO  4  (206)     (2d  Part.)         S's. 

JZ4.       The  Love  of  the  Spirit,  Rom.  xv,  30. 

1  rpHE  love  of  the  Spirit  I  sing, 

-■-    By  whom  is  redemption  apply'd  ; 
Whom  sinners  to  Jesus  can  bring, 
And  make  them  his  mystical  bride, 

2  'Tis  he  circumcises  their  hearts, 
Their  callousness  kindly  removes ; 
Life,  light,  and  affection  imparts, 
To  them  that  so  freely  he  loves. 

■3  He  opens  the  eyes  of  the  blind, 
The  beauty  of  Jesus  to  view  ; 
He  changes  the  bent  of  the  mind, 
The  glory  of  God  to  pursue. 

4  The  stubbornest  will  he  can  bow, 
The  foes  that  dwell  in  us  restrain  ; 
And  none  can  be  trodden  so  low 
But  he  can  revive  them  again. 

5  His  blest  renovation  begun, 

He  dwells  in  the  hearts  of  his  saints  . 
Abandons  his  temple  to  none, 
Nor  e'er  of  his  calling  repents. 

6  Imprest  with  the  imaire  divine. 
The  soul  to  redemption  he  seals  ; 
And  each  witn  the  Saviour  shall  shine. 
When  glory  complete  he  reveals. 

7  How  constant  thy  love  I  believe, 
Which  steadfast  endures  to  the  end  ; 
Then  never,  my  soul,  may  I  grieve 
So  loving — =o  holy  a  Irierid. 

q0r  (207)     (1st  Part.)     L.  M.  B . 

u~U,  The  Leadings  of  the  Spirit,  Rom.  viii.  \4 

1  f^OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. 
^  With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide  ! 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside  ! 

2  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare  ; 
Lead  to  thy  word  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way  ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  O'od  may  ne'er  depart, 
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4  Lead  us  to  holiness,— the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ, — the  living  way  ; 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pasture  stray. 

5  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  blest ; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

nnr  (207)     (2d  Part.)     CM. 

u£0.     The  Work  of  th%  Spirit  represented  by 
the  Wind;  or,  sovereign  saving  Grace. 
John  iii.  8. 

1  rpHE  blessed  Spirit,  like  the  wind, 
-*-    Blows  when  and  where  he  please 
How  happy  are  the  men  who  feel 

The  soul-enlivening  breeze ! 

2  He  forms  the  carnal  mind  afresh, 

Subdues  the  power  of  sin, 
Transforms  the  heart  of  stone  to  flesh, 
And  plants  his  grace  within. 

3  He  sheds  abroad  the  Father's  love, 

Applies  redeeming-  blood, 
Bids  both  our  guilt  and  grief  remove, 
And  brings  us  near  to  God. 

4  Lord,  fill  each  dead  benighted  soul 

With  life,  and  light,  and  joy  ! 
None  can  thy  mighty  power  control, — 
Thy  glorious  work  destroy. 

OOfi         (208)     L.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
o£\j*      The  Spirit1  s  hifluences  compared  to 
living  Water. 

1  "DLESS'D  Jesus !  Source  of  grace  divine, 
-*-*  What  soul-refreshing  streams  are  thine ! 
Oh,  bring  these  healing  waters  nigh, 

Or  we  must  droop,  ancf  fall,  and  die. 

2  No  traveller  through  desert  lands, 
'Midst  scorching  suns,  and  burning  sand*. 
More  needs  the  current  to  obtain, 

Or  to  enjoy  refreshing  rain. 

3  Our  longing  souls  aloud  would  sing, 
Spring  up,  celestial  Fountain,  spring ! 
To  a  redundant  river  flow, 

And  cheer  this  thirsty  land  below. 

4  May  this  blest  torrent  near  my  side, 
Through  all  the  desert,  gentlv  glide  ; 

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£09,  210        holy  spirit.        9x>r?  92b 

Then,  in  Immanuers  land  above, 
Spread  to  a  sea  of  joy  and  love ! 

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Divine  Influences  compared  to  Rain, 
Psalm  lxxii.  b. 
S  showers  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
Jesus  shall  shed  his  blessings  down; 
Crown'd  with  whose  life-infusing  drops, 
Earth  shall  renew  her  blissful  crops. 

2  Lands,  that  beneath  a  burning  sky 
Have  long  been  desolate  and  dry, 
The  effusions  of  his  love  shall  share, 
And  sudden  greens  and  herbage  wear. 

3  The  dews  and  rains,  in  all  their  store, 
Drenching  tiie  pastures  o'er  and  o"er, 
Are  not  so  copious  as  that  grace 
Which  sanctifies  and  saves^our  race. 

4  As,  in  soft  silence,  vernal  showers 
Descend,  and  cheer  the  fainting  flowers  ! 
So,  in  the  secrecy  of  love, 

Falls  the  sweet  influence  from  above. 

5  That  heavenly  influence  let  me  find, 
In  holy  silence  of  the  mind, 

"While  every  erace  maintains  its  bloom, 
Difl'using  wide  its  rich  perfume. 

6  Nor  let  these  blessings  be  confin'd 
To  me,  but  pour'd  on  all  mankind  : 
Till  earth's  wild  wastes  in  verdure  rise, 
And  a  young  Eden  bless  our  eyes. 

goo  (210)     L.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

uAO.  Seeking  to  God  for  the  Commv.nicatwn  of 
his  Spirit. 

\  TTEAR,  gracious  Sovereign,  from  thy  throne. 
■*"*■  And  send  thy  various  blessings  down: 
While  by  thine  Israel  thou  art  sought, 
Attend  the  prayer  thy  word  hath  taught 

2  Come,  sacred  Spirit !  from  above, 
And  fill  the  coldest  hearts  with  love  ; 
Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone, 
And  let  thy  god-like  power  be  known. 

S  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Shall  floods  of  pious  sorrows  rise : 
While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  bome 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 
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4  Oh,  let  a  holy  flock  await 
Numerous  around  thy  temple-^ate! 
Each  pressing  on  with  zeal  to  I»e 

A  living  sacrifice  to  thee. 

5  In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries, 
Give  us  to  see  thy  church  arise ! 
Or,  if  that  blessing  seem  too  great, 
Give  us  to  mourn  its  low  estate. 

QOQ     (211)     (1st  Part.)    President  Davies. 
VAJ.      j>jie  lnjiuenccs  of  the  Spirit  desired. 

1  INTERNAL  Spirit!  Source  of  light ! 
-^  Enliv'ning,  consecrating  fire, 
Descend,  and  with  celestial  neat, 

Our  dull,  our  frozen*  hearts  inspire  : 
Our  souls  refine,  our  dross  consume ! 
Come,  condescending  Spirit !  come. 

2  In  our  cold  breasts,  O  strike  a  spark 

Of  the  pure  flame  which  seraphs  feel ; 
Nor  let  us  wander  in  the  dark, 

Or  lie  benumb'd  and  stupid  still : 
Come,  vivifying  Spirit !  come, 
And  make  our  hearts  thy  constant  home. 

3  Whatever  guilt  and  madness  dare, 

We  would  not  quench  the  heavenly  fire  , 
Our  hearts  as  fuel  we  prepare, 

Though  in  the  flame  we  should  expire  ; 
Our  breasts  expand  to  make  thee  room  : 
Come,  purifying  Spirit !  come  ! 

4  Let  pure  devotion's  fervours  rise  ! 

Let  every  pious  passion  glow  ! 
Oh,  let  the"  raptures  of  theskies 

Kindle  in  our  cold  hearts  below ! 
Come,  condescending  Spirit !  come, 
And  make  our  souls  thy  constant  home. 

noo         (211)     (2d  Part.)    S.  M. 
\)Ay.        Tke  Holy  Spirit  invoked. 

1  pOME,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ! 
^  With  energy  divine  ; 

And  on  this  poor  benighted  soul 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

2  From  the  celestial  hills, 
Life,  light,  and  joy  dispense ; 

And  may  I  daily,  hourly  feel, 
Thy  quickening  influence. 
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212  HOLY  SPIRIT.  930 

3  Melt,  melt,  this  frozen  heart ; 
This  stubborn  will  subdue  ; 

Each  evil  passion  overcome; 
And  form  me  ail  anew. 

4  Mine  will  the  profit  be, 

But  thine  shall  be  the  praise ; 
And  unto  thee  I  will  devote 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 

QQO-        <"212)     (1st Part.)     L.  M. 
JoU.    Entire  Dedication ;  or,  Reasons  for  de- 
siring the  Work  of  the  Spirit. 

1  "PMPTY'D  of  earth,  I  fain  would  be, 
-^  Of  sin,  of  self,  of  all  but  thee  ; 
Reserv'd  for  Christ  that  bled  and  dy?d — 
Surrender'd  to  the  Crucified  ! 

2  Sequesterd  from  the  noise  and  strife. 
The  lust,  the  pomp,  and  pride  of  life ; 
Pr'-par'd  for  heave:;,  my  noblest  care, — 
And  have  my  conversation  there. 

.12,  save  Jesus,  would  I  know! 

My  friend,  and  my  companion  thou: 

Lord,  take  my  h(  thy  right, 

And  put  i 
4  Each  idol  tread  beneath  thy  feet, 

And  to  thyself  the  conq 

Let  sin  no  more  oppose  my  Lord, 

Slain  by  tiie  Spirit's  two-edg'd  sword. 
L  Constrain  my  soul  thy  sway  to  own : 

Self-will,  self-righteousness,  dethrone: 

Let  Dasron  fall  before  thy  face. — 

The  ark  remaining  in  its  place. 

6  Detach  from  sublunary  joys, 

One  that  would  only  hear  thy  voice. 
Thy  beauty  see,  thy  grace  admire, 
Nor  glow  but  with  celestial  fire. 

7  Larger  communion  let  me  prove. 
With  thee,  blest  object  of  my  love; 
But,  oh  !  for  this  no  power  have  I ; 
My  strength  is  at  thy  feet  to  lie. 

QQA  (212)     (2d  Part.)     L.M. 

VkJ\j»      %q  propitious  Gale  longed  fir, 
1     AT  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home, 
-**■  Toiling,  I  cry,  '  Sweet  Spirit,  come! 
*'  Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay, 
:  But  swell  my  sails,  and  speed  my  wav  ! 
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2  *  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 
'And  loose  my  cable  from  below ; 
'  But  I  can  only  spread  my  sail ; 
'  Thouy  Thou  must  breathe  th'  auspicious  . 

qoi  (213)    L.  M.     Steele. 

pOl,  The  Influences  of  the  Spirit  experience 
John  xiv.  16,  17. 

1  "T| EAR  Lord!  and  shall  thy  Spirit  rest 
♦^  In  such  a  wretched  heart  as  mine! 
tJnworthy  dwelling  !  glorious  guest ! 
Favour  astonishing,  divine ! 

2  When  sin  prevails,  and  gloomy  fear, 
And  hope  almost  expires  in  night, 
Lord,  can  thy  Spirit  then  be  here, 
Great  Spring  of  comfort,  life  and  light  ? 

3  Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh  ! 
'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart ; 
Else  would  my  hopes  for  ever  die, 
And  every  cheering  ray  depart. 

4  When  some  kind  promise  glads  my  soul, 
Do  I  not  find  his  healing  voice 

The  tempest  of  my  fears  control, 
And  bid  my  drooping  powers  rejoice  \ 

5  Whene'er  to  call  the  Saviour  mine, 
With  ardent  wish  my  heart  aspires  ; 
Can  it  be  less  than  power  divine 
Which  animates  these  strong  desires  ? 

6  What  less  than  thy  almighty  word 
Can  raise  my  heart  from  earth  and  dus^ 
And  bid  me  cleave  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
My  life,  my  treasure,  and  my  trust  ? 

7  And,  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say 
*  I  love  my  God,  and  taste  his  grace,' 
Lord,  is  it  not  thv  blissful  ray 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace? 

8  Let  thy  kind  Spirit  in  my  heart 
For  ever  dwell,  O  God  of  love  ! 

And  light  and  heavenly  peace  impart, — 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 

q-9  (214)     8's. 

Vij+j.     The  Holy  Spirit  addressed  under  Dark* 

ness. 
I  "TJESCEND,  Holy  Spirit— the  Dove, 
*^*  And  visit  a  sorrowful  breast : 
610 


315  HOLY   SPIRIT. 

My  burden  of  guilt  to  remove, 
And  bring  me  assurance  and  rest : 

Thou  only  hast  power  to  relieve 

A  sinner  o'erwiielmM  with  his  load, — 

The  sense  of  redemption  to  give, 
And  sprinkle  his  conscience  with  blood. 

8  With  me,  if  of  old  thou  hast  strove, 

And  kindly  withheld  me  from  sin  ; 
Resolv'd  by  the  strength  of  thy  love, 

My  worthless  affections  to  win; 
The  "work  of  thy  mercy  revive, 

Invincible  me'rcv  exert, 
And  keep  my  weak  graces  alive, 

And  set  up  thy  rest  in  my  heart. 

3  If,  when  I  have  put  thee  to  grief, 

And  madly  to  folly  return'd, 
Thv  goodness  hath  been  my  relief, 

And  lifted  me  up  as  I  mourn'd  ; 
Oh.  Spirit  o{  pity  and  grace  ! 

Relieve  me  a^rain,  and  restore, 
My  spirit  in  holiness  raise, 

To  fall  and  to  grieve  thee  no  more. 

4  If  now  I  lament  after  God, 

And  pant  for  a  drop  of  his  love. 
If  Jesus  who  pour'd  out  his  blood, 

Obtain'd  me  a  mansion  above  ; 
Come,  heavenly  Comforter,  come  ! 

Sweet  witness  of  mercy  divine  ! 
And  make  me  thy  permanent  home,— 

And  seal  me  eternally  thine. 

q~~  (Clo)     (1st  Part.)     L.M. 

JO  J.      jfa  grieved  Spirit  entreated  not  to  de< 
part,  Psalm  li.  11. 

1  OTAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay  ! 

^  Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite, 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  awav. 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 
Of  all  whoe'er  thy  grace  receiv'd  ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen. 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  griev'd  :— 

3  But,  Oh  !  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 
In  honour  of  my  great  High  Priest  ; 
Nor,  in  thy  righteous  angrer,  swear 

J  shall  not  sep  thv  people's  nasi 
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933  INFLUENCES  OF  THE  215 

4  If  yet  thou  canst  my  sins  forgive, — 
E'en  now,  O  Lord,  relieve  my  woes  , 
Into  thy  rest  of  love  receive, 

And  bless  me  with  the  calm  repose. 

5  E'en  now  my  weary  soul  release, 
And  raise  me  by  thy  gracious  hand ; 
Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promis'd  land. 

Qoo  (215)     (2d  Part.)     CM. 

VOO,     The  grieved  Spirit  desired  to  return , 
1  TV/I  Y  grace  so  weak,  my  sin  so  strong1, 
-«-"■*■  My  heart  is  greatly  pain'd : 
Bless'd  Spirit,  art  thou  griev'd?— and  is 
Thine  influence  restrain'd  ? 

I  Tell  me — Oh,  tell  me,  what  will  please 
And  cause  thee  to  return  ; 
As  doves  the  absence  of  their  mates, 
I  thy  withdrawments  mourn. 

3  Come,  then,  Celestial  Helper !  come. 

With  energy  divine ; 
Ease,  of  its  heavy  load  of  jjuilt, 
This  troubled  heart  of  mine. 

4  Vouchsafe,  in  answer  to  my  prayer, 

Thy  visits  to  renew ; 
Increase  my  faith,  dispel  my  fears  ; 
Oh,  guard  and  save  me  too. 

qoo         (215)     (3d  Part.)    L.  M. 
v  O  O .      Prayer  for  all  the  savi?ig  Influences  of 
Grace. 

1  T'M  in  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears, — 
■*-  A  wilderness  of  toils  and  tears, 
Where  foes  alarm,  and  dangers  threat, 
And  pleasures  kill,  and  glories  cheat. 

2  Shed  down,  O  Lord !  a  heavenly  ray, 
To  guide  me  in  the  doubtful  way  ; " 
And  o'er  me  hold  thy  shield  of  power, 
To  guard  me  in  the  dangerous  hour. 

3  Teach  me  the  flatt'ring  path  to  shun, 
In  which  the  thoughtless  many  run  ; 
Who  for  a  shade  the  substance  miss. 
And  grasp  their  ruin  in  their  bliss. 

4  Each  sacred  principle  impart; — 
The  faith  that  sanctifies  the  heart ; 
Hope,  that  to  heaven's  high  vault  aspires ; 
And  love  that  warms  with  holy  fires. 

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0  Whate'er  is  noble,  pure,  refin'd, 
Just,  gen'rous,  amiable,  and  kind, 
That  may  my  constant  thought  pursue — 
That  may  I  love  and  practise  too. 

6  Let  neither  pleasure,  wealth,  nor  pride, 
Allure  my  wandering  soul  aside  ; 
But,  through  this  maze  of  mortal  ill, 
Safe  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill. — 
There  glories  shine,  and  pleasures  roll, 
That  charm,  delight,  transport — the  soul ; 
And  every  panting  wish  shall  be 
Possest  of  boundless  bliss  in  Thee. 

qo  t    (216)     (1st  Part.)  C.  if.  Dr.  Doddridge. 
"««•   Divine  Drawings  celebrated,  Hosea  xi.  4, 

1  71  TV  God,  what  silken  cords  are  thine  ! 
-L"    How  soft,  and  yet  how  strong  ! 
While  power,  and  truth,  and  love  combine 

To  draw  our  souls  along. 

2  Thousaw'st  us  crush'd  beneath  the  yoke 

Of  Satan  and  of  sin  : 
Thv  hand  the  iron  bondage  broke, 
Our  worthless  hearts  to  win. 

3  The  guilt  of  twice  ten  thousand  sins 

One  moment  takes  away ; 
And  grace,  when  first  the  war  begins, 
Secures  the  crowning  day. 

4  Comfort  through  all  this  vale  of  tears, 

In  rich  profusion  flows, 
And  glory  of  unnumber'd  years 
Eternity  bestows. 

5  Drawn  by  such  cords,  we  onward  move,  * 

Till  round  thy  throne  we  meet : 

And  captives  in  the  chains  of  love, 

Embrace  our  Conqueror's  feet. 

0n  4  (216)     { 2d  Part.)     L.  M. 

•M4'      The  Time  of  Love,  Ezek.  xvi.  6.  £. 
■1   T  ORD,  'twas  a  time  of  wonderous  love, 

-*-*  When  thou  didst  first  draw  near  my  sou!, 

And,  by  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

My  raging  passions  didst  control. 

2  Guilty  and  self-condemn'd  I  stood, 
Nor  dreamt  of  life  and  bliss  so  near ; 
But  he  my  evil  heart  renew'd, 

And  all  his  graces  planted  there. 

3  He  will  complete  the  work  begun ; 
Bv  leading  me  in  all  his  ways : 

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935  GRACES  OF  THE  217 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  equal  praise. 


THE  GRACES  OF  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 


no*      (217)     (1st  Part.)  8.8.6.  S.  Pearce. 
zJOu.     Contentment  encouraged  by  the  Divine 
Promise,  Heb.  xiii.  5. 

1  T  ET  ocean's  waves  tumultuous  rise, 
■■-*  And  strive  in  vain  to  pierce  the  skies, 

And  mingle  with  the  stars ; 
Then  disappointed  backward  roll ! 
And,  wild  with  rage,  disturb  the  pole 

With  their  presumptuous  wars ; 

1  Let  rebel  angels,  doom'd  to  fire, 
Provoke  the  dread  Eternal's  ire, 
And  combat  with  their  God  ; 
Then  headlong  from  the  ethereal  height 
Precipitate  their  downward  flight, 
At  his  effective  nod ; 

3  [Let  murmuring  mortals  too  repine, 
Arraign  the  providence  divine, 

And  blame  the  deeds  of  heaven ; 
While  passions  strong,  without  control, 
Disturb  the  agitated  soul, 

Enrag'd  at  what  is  given ;] 

4  But  shall  the  Christian's  nobler  mind — 
By  grace  renew'd,  by  heaven  refin'd — 

"Indulge  a  murm'ring  thought  ? 
Shall  he  who  claims  Jehovah's  strength, 
WTho  shall  be  brought  to  'heaven  at  length, 

Bemoan  his  present  lot.     - 

5  Forbid  it,  gracious  God !  he  cries, 
Nor  let  the  ungenerous  thought  arise, 

Offspring  of  discontent : 
No !  while  my  God,  my  Saviour,  lives, 
Thankful  I'll  take  whate'er  he  gives, 

And  prize  the  blessings  sent. 

3  Since  he  has  said, ■  I'll  ne'er  depart ;' 
I'll  bind  his  promise  to  my  heart, 

Rejoicing  in  his  care  ; 
This  shall  support,  while  here  I  lire  ; 
And,  when  in  glory  I  arrive, 
I'll  praise  him  for  it  there, 
614 


Sir,  218        holy  spirit.        935,  936 

nnr      (217)     (2d  Port.)  S.  M.     Beddome. 
JoO.        faith,  its  Author  and  FrtciousnesSj 
Epii.  ii.  8. 

1  T^AITH! — 'tis  a  precious  grace, 
-T    Where'er  it  is  .jestow'd ! 

It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God ! 

2  Jesus  it  owns  a  King, — 
An  all-atoning;  Priest  : 

It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  To  him  it  leads  the  soul, 
When  fill'd  with  deep  distress, 

Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

4  Since  'tis  thy  work  alone, 
And  that  divinely  iree  ; 

Lord,  send  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  work  this  faith  in  me  ! 

qofi  (218)     CM. 

JJU.  Th*  Power  of  Faith. 

1  "pAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 
-*•     And  saves  me  from  its  snares ; 
Its  aid  in  every  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  my  cares  : 
I  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 
And  lights  the  s*acrcd  fire 
Of  love  to  God,  and  heavenly  tilings, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign  ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain  : — 

5  Shows  rne  the  precious  promise,  seal'd 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  helps  m\  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

6  There,  there  unshaken,  would  I  rest 

Till  this  vile  body  dies  ; 
And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  wings, 
At  once  to  erlor  v  rise  ! 
615 


937,  938      graces  of  the      £19,  22G 

q~7  (219)    L.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

iJO  i  •        The  struggle  between  Faith  and  Un- 
belief, Mark  ix.  24. 

1  TESUS,  our  souls'  delightful  choice, 
**    In  thee,  believing,  we  rejoice  ; 
Yet  still  our  joy  is  mlx'd  with  grief, 
While  faith  contends  with  unbelief. 

2  Thy  promises  our  hearts  revive, 
And  keep  our  fainting  hopes  alive  : 
But  guilt,  and  fears,  and  sorrows  rise, 
And  hide  the  promise  from  our  eyes. 

3  O  let  not  sin  and  Satan  boast, 
While  saints  lie  mourning  in  the  dust ; 
Nor  see  that  faith  to  ruin  brought, 

Which  thy  own  gracious  hand  hath  wrought 

4  Do  thou  the  dying  spark  inflame; 
Reveal  the  glories  oi  thy  name  ; 
And  put  all  anxious  doubts  to  flight, 
As  shades  dispers'd  by  opening  light. 

qcja  (220)     8's. 

JOO.  Faith  Fainting. 

1  T^NCOMPASS'D  with  clouds  of  distress, 
-"  Just  ready  all  hope  to  resign, 
I  pant  for  the  light  of  thy  face, 

And  fear  it  will  never  be  mine  ; 
Dishearten'd  with  waiting  so  long, 

I  sink  at  thy  feet  with  my  load  • 
All  plaintive  I  pour  out  my  song, 
And  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  God, 

%  Shine,  Lord  !  and  my  terror  shall  cease  ; 

The  blood  of  atonement  apply; 
And  lead  me  to  Jesus  for  peace, — 

The  rock  that  is  higher  than  I : 
Speak,  Saviour  !  for  sweet  is  thy  voice  ; 

Thy  presence  is  fair  to  behold  ; 
Attend  to  my  sorrows  and  cries — 

My  groanings  that  cannot  be  told. 

3  If  sometimes  I  strive,  as  I  mourn, 
My  hold  of  thy  promise  to  keep, 
The  billows  more  fiercely  return, 

And  plunge  me  again  in  the  deep : 
While  harass'd  and  cast  from  thy  sight, 
The  tempter  suggests,  witli  a  roar, — 
'The  Lord  has  forsaken  thee  quite  ; 
*  Thv  God  will  be  gracious  no  more,' 
'616 


222        holy  spirit.        939, 940 

4  Yet  Lord,  if  thy  love  hath  design'd 

ind  for  mc, 
Ah  !  tell  me  how  if  it  I  rind 

Some  pleasure  in  waiting  tor  thee? 
Almighty  to  rescue  thou  art ; 

Thy  grace  is  my  shield  and  my  tow'r  ; 
Come,  succour  and  gladden  my  heart — 

Let  this  be  the  day  of  thy  power. 

Q~Q  (221)     S.S.6. 

J  J  J.  Faith  Reviving. 

1  "C^ROM  whence  this  fear  and  unbelief! — 
*-     Hast  thou,  0  Father,  put  to  grief 

Thy  spotless  Son  for  me  ! 
And  will  the  righteous  Judge  of  men 
Condemn  me  for  that  debt  of  sin, 

Which,  Lord  !  was  charg'd  on  thee  ? 

2  Complete  atonement  thou  hast  made, 
And  to  the  utmost  farthing  paid 

Whate'er  thy  people  ow'd  ; 
How  then  can' wrath  on  me  take  place. 
If  sheltered  in  thy  righteousness, 

And  sprinkled  "with  thy  blood  ? 

3  [If  thou  hast  my  discharge  procur?d. 
And  freely,  in  my  room,  endur'd 

The  whole  of  wrath  divine  ; 
Payment  God  cannot  twice  demand — 
First  at  my  bleedimj  Surety's  hand, 

And  then  again  at  mine.] 
i  Turn  then,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest! 
The  merits  of"  thy  great  High-Priest 

Speak  liberty  and  peace  : 
Trust  in  his  efficacious  blood  ; 
Nor  fear  thy  banishment  from  God. 

Since  Jesus  died  for  thee. 

,>-k\j.  Faith  Conqueri7i°; 

)  HPHE  moment  a  sinner  believes, 
■*-    And  trusts  in  his  crucify'd  God, 
His  pardon  at  once  he  receives, — 

Redemption  in  full  through  his  blood : 
Though  thousands  and  thousands  of  foes 

Against  him  in  malice  unite, 
Their  rage  he,  through  Christ,  can  oppose — 
Led  forth  by  the  Spirit  to  fight. 
2  The  faith  that  unites  to  the  Lamb, 
And  brings  such  salvation  as  this, 
617  52* 


941  GRACES  OF  THE  £23 

Is  more  than  mere  notion  or  name ; 

The  work  of  God's  Spirit  it  is : 
A  principle,  active  and  young, 

That  lives  under  pressure  and  load; 
That  makes  out  of  weakness  more  strong, 

And  draws  the  soul  upward  to  God. 

3  It  treads  on  the  world  and  on  hell ; 

It  vanquishes  deatli  and  despair; 
And,  01) !  let  us  wonder  to  tell, 

It  overcomes  heaven  hy  prayer, — 
Permits  a  vile  worm  of  the  dust, 

With  God  to  commune  as  a  friend  ; 
To  hope  his  forgiveness  as  just, 

And  look  for  his  love  to  the  end. 

4  It  says  to  the  mountains,  *  Depart,' 

That  stand  betwixt  God  and  the  soul ; 
It  binds  up  the  broken  in  heart, 

And  makes  wounded  consciences  whole  ; 
Bids  sins  of  a  crimson-like  dye, 

Be  spotless  as  snow,  and  as  white, 
And  raises  the  sinner  on  high, 

To  dwell  with  the  angels  of  light. 

nii  (223)    S's.    Toplady. 

^"^  *  •  Faith  Triumphing. 

1  A    DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone,— 
-^-   Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing  ; 
Nor  fear,  writh  thy  righteousness  on. 

My  person  and  offering's  to  bring  : 
The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do; 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 

Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began, 

The  arm  of  his  strength  will  complete.; 
His  promise  is  Yea  and  Amen, 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet : 
Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, — 

Not  all  things  below,  nor  above, 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  foresro, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 
-3  Mv  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands 

feternity  will  not  erase  ; 
Impress'd  on  his  heart  it  remains, 

In  marks  of  indelible  grace  : 
Yes !  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given 
618 


224,  225        holy  spirit.         942.  943 

More  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 
The  glorify'd  spirits  in  heaven. 

QA<y  (224)     S.  M. 

J4  — .       Weak  Believers  encouraged. 

1  XTOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 

-*-    Down  from  the  willows  take; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  Christ,  our  Lord, 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 
We  are  not  fur  from  home  ; 

And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  shall  to  the  end 
Stronger  and  brighter  shine  ; 

Nor  present  things,  nor  tilings  to  come. 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 

4  The  time  of  love  will  come, 
When  we  shall  clearly  see, 

Not  only  that  he  shed  his  blood, 
But  each  shall  say,  '  for  me.' 

5  Tarry  his  leisure,  then  ; 
Wait  the  appointed  hour  ; 

Wait  till  the  Bridegroom  of  your  souls 
Reveal  his  love  with  power. 

6  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God ! 
That  stays  himself  on  thee  ! 

Who  waits  for  thy  salvation,  Lord  ! 
Shall  thy  salvation  see. 

qjo     (225)  L.  M,  Dr.  Watts's  Sermons. 
J40.  Faith  connected  with  Sulfation,  Rom.  l 
16.  Keb.  x.  39. 

1  IVfOT  by  the  law  of  innocence 

*^    Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heaven ; 
New  works  can  give  us  no  pretence 
To  have  our  ancient  sins  forgiven : 

2  Not  the  best  deeds  that  we  have  done 
Can  make  a  wounded  conscience  whole  ! 
Faith  is  the  grace, — and  faith  alone, 
That  flies  to  Christ,  and  saves  the  soul. 

3  Lord,  I  believe  thy  heavenly  word ! 
Fain  would  I  have  my  soul  renew'd  : 
I  mourn  for  sin,  and  trust  the  Lord 
To  have  it  pardon'd  and  subdu'd. 

4  O  may  thy  grace  its  power  display! 
Let  guilt  and  de&th  no  longer  reign  • 

619 


944,  945      graces  of  the      £26.  22? 

Save  me  in  thine  appointed  waj, 
Nor  let  my  humble  faith  be  vain  ! 

<\AA  (226)     C*  M-     Dr*  Doddridge. 

J^^k.   Being  m  the  fear  of  God  all  the  day  long, 

Proverbs  xxiii.  17. 
J  rpHRICE  happy  souls,  who,  born  from  heav'n, 
-*-    While  yet  they  sojourn  here, 
Humbly  begin  their  days  with  God, 
And  spend  them  in  his  fear. 

2  So  may  our  eyes  with  holy  zeal 

Prevent  the  dawning  day, 
And  turn  the  sacred  pages  o'er, 
And  praise  thy  name,  and  pray. 

3  'Midst  hourly  cares,  may  love  present 

Its  incense  to  thy  throne — 
And,  while  the  world  our  hands  employ*?. 
Our  hearts  be  thine  alone ! 

4  As  sanctified  to  noblest  ends, 

Be  each  refreshment  sought ; 
And,  by  each  various  providence, 

Some  wise  instruction  brought ! 
a  When  to  laborious  duties  call'd, 

Or  by  temptations  try'd, 
We'll  seek  the  shelter  of  thy  wings. 

And  in  thy  strength  confide. 

5  As  different  scenes  of  life  arise, 

Our  grateful  hearts  would  be 
With  thee,  amidst  the  social  band,— ■ 

In  solitude  with  thee. 
At  night,  we  lean  our  weary  heads 

On  thy  paternal  breast ; 
And,  safely  folded  in  thine  arms, 

Resign  our  pow'rs  to  rest. 
S  In  solid  pure  delights  like  these, 

Let  all  my  days  be  past ; 
Nor  shall  I  then  impatient  wish, 

Nor  shall  I  fear,  the  last. 

O/l^  (227)    CM-    Needham. 

y±3-        Fear  of  God,  Prov.  xiv.  26. 

1  TTAPPY  beyond  description  he 
■"-  Who  fears  the  Lord  his  God  ; 
W7ho  hears  his  threats  with  holy  awe, 

And  trembles  at  his  rod. 

2  Fen.r,  sacred  passion,  ever  dwells 

With  its  fair  partner,  love ; 
620 


228,  229        holy  spirit.        94G,  947 

Blending  their  beauties,  both  proclaim 
Their  source  is  from  above. 

3  Let  terrors  fright  th'  unwilling  slave, 

The  child  with  joy  appears  ; 

Cheerful  he  does  his  father's  will, 

And  loves  as  much  as  fears. 

\  Let  fear  and  love,  most  holy  God  ; 
Possess  this  soul  of  mine  ; 
Then  shall  I  worship  thee  aright, 
And  taste  thy  joys  divine. 

Q  i  n      (288)  C.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Sermon- 
^•±U.        Holy  Fortitude,  1  Cor.  xvi.  13, 

1  4  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 

-^-  A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, — 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease  ; 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 

And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas  ? 
S  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 

To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  ticrht,  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die  : 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

017      (*229^  Tj<  M"  Dr-  Watts's  Sermons. 
*)~±  i  .  Gravity  and  Decency. 

1  T>EHOLD  the  sons,  the  heirs  of  God, 
■"-*  So  dearly  bought  with  Jesus'  blood  ? 
Are  they  not  born  to  heavenly  joys, 
And  shall  they  stoop  to  earthly  toys  ! 

5  Can  laughter  feed  th'  immortal  mind ! 
Were  spirits  of  celestial  kind 
621 


948,  949     'graces  of  the      230,  231 

Made  for  a  jest,  for  sport  and  play — 
To  wear  out  time,  and  waste  the  day  ? 

3  Doth  vain  discourse,  or  empty  mirth, 
Well  suit  the  honours  ol*  their  birth  ? 
Shall  they  be  fond  of  gay  attire, 
Which  children  love,  and  fools  admire  ? 

4  What  if  we  wear  the  richest  vest, 
Peacocks  and  flies  are  better  drest ; 
This  flesh,  with  all  its  gaudy  forms, 
Must  drop  to  dust,  and  feed  the  worms. 

5  Lord,  raise  our  hearts  and  passions  higher, 
Touch  our  vain  souls  with  sacred  fire  ; 
Then  with  a  heav'n-directed  eve, 

We'll  pass  these  glittering  trifles  by. 

6  We'll  look  on  all  the  toys  below 
With  such  disdain  as  angels  do  : 
And  wait  the  call  that  bids  us  rise 
To  mansions  promis'd  in  the  skies. 

qio  (230)     L.  M. 

*j-kij.  Hope  set  before  us. 

1  A  ND  be  it  so— that,  till  this  hour, 

-^-  We  never  knew  what  faith  lias  meant ; 
And,  slaves  to  sin  and  Satan's  power, 
Have  never  felt  these  hearts  relent 

2  What  shall  we  do  ? — shall  we  lie  down, 
Sink  in  despair,  and  groan,  and  die  ? 
And,  sunk  beneath  th'  Almighty's  frown. 
Not  glance  one  cheerful  hope  on  high? 

3  Forbid  it,  Saviour  !  to  thy  grace 

As  sinners,  strangers,  we  will  come  ; 
Among  thy  saints  we  ask  a  place,— 
For  in  thy  mercy  there  is  room. 

4  Lord,  we  believe  !  Oh,  chase  away 
The  gloomy  clouds  of  unbelief: 
Lord,  we  repent !  Oh,  let  thy  ray 
Dissolve  our  hearts  in  sacred  grief! 

5  Now  spread  the  banner  of  thy  love, 
And  let  us  know  that  we  are  thine  ; 
Cheer  us  with  blessings  from  above, — 
With  all  the  joys  of  hope  divine  ! 

qiq         (231)     (1st  Part.)    L.  M. 

J  ±\j.  Hope  in  Darkness. 

1  f\  GOD,  my  sun,  thy  blissful  rays 

^   Can  warm,  rejoice,  and  guide  mv  hear  " 
622 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  94!rJ 

How  dark,  how  mournful  are  my  days. 

If  thy  enlivening  beam?  depa 
2  Scarce  through  the  shades  a  glimpse  of  day 

Appears  to  these  des 

But  shall  my  drooping  spirit  s 

The  cheerful  morn  will  never  rise  ? 
J  Oli,  let  me  not  despairing  mourn  ! 

Though  gloomy  darkness  spreads  the  sky. 

My  glorious  sun  will  yet  return, 

Arid  night  with  all  its  norrors  fly, 
4  Oh,  for  the  bright,  the  joyful  day, 

When  hope  shall  in  fruition  die  ! 

So  tapers  lose  their  feeble  ray 

Beneath  the  sun's  refulgent  eye. 

Q1Q       ":31^     '2d  Part.)     !4S:h.     Beddome. 
J-±v.    Tf/j0  can  ieu  i  or?  hoping  against  II 

Jonah  iii.  9. 
1      p  REAT  God  !  to  thee  I'll  make 
"  My  griefs  and  sorrows  known  ; 
And  with  an  humble  hope 

Approach  thine  awful  throne  : 
Though  by  my  sins  deserving  hell, 
I'll  not  despair  ; — for,  who  can  tell  ! 
To  thee,  who  by  a  word 

My  drooping  soul  canst  cheer. 
And  by  thy  Spirit  form 

Tliy  glorious  image  there — 
My  foes  subdue,  my  fears  dispel— 
I'll  daily  seek  ; — for,  who  can  tell ! 

3  Endanger'd  or  distrest, 

To  thee  alone  I'll  fly, 
Implore  thy  powerful  help, 

And  at  thy  footstool  lie  ; 
My  case  bemoan,  my  wants  reveal. 
Arid  patient  wait ; — for,  who  can  tell . 

4  My  heart  misgives  me  oft, 

And  conscience  storms  within  ; 
One  gracious  look  from  thee 

Will  make  it  all  serene  : 
Satan  suggests  that  I  must  dwell 
In  endless  flames ; — but,  who  can  tell 

5  Vile  unbelief,  begone  ; 

Ye  doubts,  fly  swilt  away  ; 
God  hath  an  ear  to  hear. 
While  I've  an  heart  to  prav  ; 


950,951      graces  of  the      232,  23T 

If  he  be  mine,  all  will  be  well — 
For  ever  so; — and,  who  can  tell  ? 

0r|O  (232)     8.  S.  6. 

*ju\j.    Hoping  and  Longing,   Num.  xiii.  30. 
Deut.  iii.  25. 

1  /^OME,  Lord  !  and  help  us  to  rejoice, 
^  In  hope  that  we  shall  hear  thy  voice, — 

Shall  one  day  see  our  God ; 
Shall  cease  from  all  our  painful  strife* 
Handle  and  taste  the  word  of  Life, 

And  feel  the  sprinkled  blood. 

2  Let  us  not  always  make  our  moan, 
Nor  worship  thee  a  God  unknown  ; 

But  let  us  live  to  prove 
Thy  people's  rest,  thy  saints'  delight, 
The  length  and  breadth,  the  depth  and  height,. 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

3  Rejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope, 

We  stand,  and  from  the  mountain-top 

See  all  the  land  below : 
Rivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise, 
And  all  the  fruits  of  paradise 

In  endless  plenty  grow  : 

4  A  land  of  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil, 
Favour'd  with  God's  peculiar  smile, 

With  every  blessing  blest ; 
There  dwells  the  Lord,  our  Righteousness, 
And  keeps  his  own  in  perfect  peace 

And  everlasting  rest. 
o  Oh,  when  shall  we  at  once  go  up  ! 
Nor  this  side  Jordan  longer  stop, 

But  the  good  land  possess  : 
When  shall  we  end  our  ling'ring  years, 
Our  sorrows,  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears,— 

An  howling  wilderness ! 
6  O  dearest  Joshua !  bring  us  in  ; 
Display  thy  grace,  forgive  our  sin, 

Our  "unbelief  remove : 
The  heavenly  Canaan,  Lord,  divide  ; 
And,  Oh,  with  all  the  sanctify'd, 

Give  us  a  lot  of  love  ! 

qr,i  (233)    L.  M.    Steele. 

Jo  I .    Hope  encouraged  by  a  View  of  the 
Divine  Perfections,  1  Sam.  xxx.  6. 
i  TI^HY  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind  ? 
"  *    Why  heaves  mv  heart  the  anxious  sigh  ? 
624 


234  HOLY  SPIRIT.  952 

Can  sovereign  Goodness  be  unkind  ? 

Am  I  not  safe  if  God  is  nigh  ? 
2  He  holds  all  nature  in  his  hand — 

That  gracious  hand  on  which  I  lire 

Doth  life,  and  time,  and  death  command, 

And  has  immortal  joys  to  give. 
S  'Tis  he  supports  this  fainting  frame ; 

On  him  alone  my  hopes  recline  : 

The  wondrous  glories  of  his  name, 

How  wide  they  spread  !  how  bright  they  shine ! 

4  Infinite  wisdom  !  boundless  power  ! 
Unchanging  faithfulness  and  love  ! 
Here  let  me  trust,  while  I  adore, — 
Nor  from  my  refuge  e'er  remove. 

5  My  God,  if  thou  art  mine  indeed, 
Then  I  have  all  my  heart  can  crave  ; 
A  present  help  in  times  of  need  ; 
Still  kind  to  hear,  and  strong  to  save. 

6  Forgive  my  doubts,  0  gracious  Lord ! 
And  ease  the  sorrows  of  my  breast ; 
Speak  to  my  heart  the  healing  word, 
That  thou  art  mine — and  I  am  blest. 

qko  (334)     L.  M.     Steele. 

J«J^«     Blessed  are  the  Poor  in  Spirit,  Matt.  v.  3 

1  XTE  humble  souls,  complain  no  more ; 
■*-    Let  faith  survey  your  future  store  : 

How  happy,  how  divinely  blest, 
The  sacred  words  of  truth  attest ! 

2  When  conscious  grief  laments  sincere, 
And  pours  the  penitential  tear ; 

Hope  points,  to  your  dejected  eyes, 

The  bright  reversion  in  the  skies. 
5  In  vain  the  sons  of  wealth  and  pride 

Despise  your  lot,  your  hopes  deride  ; 

In  vain  they  boast  their  little  store  ; 

Trifles  are  theirs,  a  kingdom  yours  ! — 
i  A  kingdom  of  immense  delight, 

Where  health,  and  peace,  and  joy  unite: 

Where  undeclining  pleasures  rise, 

And  every  wish  hath  full  supplies  : 
!j  A  kingdom  which  can  ne'er  decay, 

While  time  sweeps  earthly  thrones  awav  ; 

The  state,  which  power  and  truth  sustain, 

Unmov'd  for  ever  must  remain. 
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.953,  954      graces  of  the      235,  236 

6  There  shall  your  eyes  with  raptures  view 
The  glorious  Friend  that  died  for  you ; 
That  died  to  ransom,  died  to  raise 

To  crowns  ol*  joy  and  songs  of  praise. 

7  Jesus,  to  thee  I  breathe  my  prayer  ! 
Reveal,  confirm  my  interest  there : 
Whate'er  my  humble  lot  below, 
This,  this,  my  soul  desires  to  know ! 

3  0  let  me  hear  that  voice  divine 
Pronounce  the  glorious  blessing  mine 
EnrolPd  among  thy  happy  poor, 
My  largest  wishes  ask  no  more. 

Qko  (235)     CM. 

rju,y.        Humble  pleading  far  Mercy. 
1   T  ORD,  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie, 
-■-*  And  knock  at  mercy's  door ; 
With  heavy  heart  and  downcast  eye 
Thy  favour  we  implore. 
I  [On  us  the  vast  extent  display 
Of  thy  forgiving  love  ; 
Take  all  our  heinous  guilt  away, 
This  heavy  load  remove. 

3  We  sink — with  all  this  weight  oppress'd. 

Sink  down  to  death  and  hell ; 

O  srive  our  troubled  spirits  rest, 

Our  numerous  fears  dispel.] 

4  'Tis  mercy,  mercy,  we  implore  ; 

0  may  thy  bowels  move  ! 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaustless  store, 
And  thou  thyself  art  love. 

5  0  for  thy  own,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

Our  many  sins  forgive  ! 
Thy  grace  our  rocky  hearts  can  break  . 
Ana",  breaking,  soon  relieve. 

6  Thus  melt  us  down  ;  thus  make  us  bend. 

And  thy  dominion  own ; 

Nor  let  a  rival  more  pretend 

To  repossess  thy  throne. 

q  r  a  (236)    L.  M.     Beddome. 

JO '*•     The  humble  Publican,  Luke  xviii.  13. 

i  T  ORD,  with  a  eriev'd  and  aching  heart, 

■"  To  thee  I  look — to  thee  I  cry  ; 

Supply  my  wants,  and  ease  mv  smart 

O  help  me  soon,  or  else  I  die.  ' 
(ft 


'237.  238        holy  spirit.         95." - 

2  Here,  on  my  soul,  a  burden  lies ! 
No  human  power  can  it  remove  ; 
Mv  numerous  sins  like  mountains  rise  : 
Do  thou  reveal  thy  pardoning  love. 

>  Break  off  these  adamantine  chains  ; 
From  cruel  bondage  set  me  free  ; 
Rescue  from  everlasting  pains  ; 
And  bring  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 

Qfik      (23?)     rs-     Madan's  Collection. 
J  JO.  J  Prayer  for  Humility. 

1  T  ORD,  if  thou  thy  grace  impart,— 

■"  Poor  in  spirit,  meek  in  heart, 

I  shall,  as  my  Master,  be 

Rooted  in  humility. 

-  Simple,  teachable,  and  mild, 
Chang'd  into  a  iittle  child  ; 
Pleas'd  with  all  the  Lord  provides  ; 
Wean'd  from  all  the  world  besides. 

3  Father,  fix  my  soul  on  thee  ; 
Every  evil  let  me  flee  ; 
Nothing  want,  beneath,  above, — 
Happy  in  thy  precious  love. 

4  Oh,  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Every  good  in  Jesus  join'd  ! 
Him  let  Israel  still  adore, 
Trust  him,  praise  him  evermore. 

q-(?      (235)    L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 
«^u'     Rejoicing  in  God,  Jer.  ix.  23,  24. 

1  npHE  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great, 
-*■    Maintains  his  universal  state  ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  his  power  extends, 

All  heaven  before  his  footstool  bends. 

2  Yet  justice  still  with  power  presides, 
And  mercy  all  his  empire  guides  ; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  his  delight, 
And  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight. 

3  No  more,  ye  wise  !  your  wisdom  boast, 
No  more,  ye  strong!  your  valour  trust; 
No  more,  ye  rich  !  survey  your  store, — 
Elate  with  heaps  of  shining  ore  : 

4  Glory,  ye  saints  !  in  this  alone, — 
That  God,  your  God,  to  you  is  known  ; 
That  you  have  own'd  his  sovereign  sway,— 
That  "vou  have  felt  his  cheering  rav. 

'627 


957,  95S        GRACES  OF  THE        230. 

5  Our  wisdom,  wealth,  and  power,  we  find 
In  one  Jehovah  all  combin'd  ; 
On  him  we  fix  our  roving 

And  all  our  souls  in  raptures  rbe. 

5  All  else,  which  we  our  treasure  call, 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  fall ; 
But  what  their  happiness  can  move, 
Whom  God,  the  blessed,  deigns  to  love ! 

057      l»9)    S.M.    Dr.  Doddridse. 

0  J  /  .    Rejoicing  i  of  God,  Psalm 

cxxxviii.  o. 

1  "iV^O\V  let  our  voices  join 
■*■*    To  form  a  sacred  song- ; 

Ye  Pilgrims,  in  Jehovah's  ways, 

With  music  pass  along. 
J      How  straight  the  path  appears, 

How  open  and  how  fair ! 
No  lurking  gins  V  entrap  our  feet ; 

No  fierce  destroyer  there. 

3  But  flowers  of  paradise 
In  rich  profusion  spring  ; 

The  Sun  of  Glory  gilds  the  path, 
And  dear  companion?  sing. 

4  See  Salem's  golden  spires 
In  beauteous" prospect  r 

And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  wear, 
Whic  .  sparkle  through  the  skies. 
3      All  honour  to  his  name, 

Who  marks  the  shining  way  ! 

To  Him  who  lead-  I  ars  on 

To  realms  of  en 

Q,rn  (-240)     7's.     Cenniek. 

J  JO.    Rejoicing  in  Hope,  Isaiah  m 

Lu!. 
i  pHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
*-    As  ye  journc  ing  ; 

Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

-2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God 

In  t.  '  .ers  trod  ; 

They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 

Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 
3  O  ye  banish'd  seed,  be  glad  ! 
isl  our  Advocate  is  made ; 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  95c. 

Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, — 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest ! 
You  on' Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepard, — 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land : 
Christ,  your  Father's  darling  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

0  Lord !  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee  ! 

q-q         (241)    L.  M.    Cowper. 
J^J*  Return  of  Joy. 

1  "II'HEN  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my  mi 

**    And  smiling  day  once  more  appears. 
Then,  my  Redeemer !  then  I  find 
The  lolly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 

2  I  chide  my  unbeuevins  heart ; 
And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 

Or  harbour  one  hard  thought  of  thee ! 

3  0  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught 
(What  I  am  .still  so  slow  to  learn,) 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not. 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat ! 
But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  try'd. 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet,— 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  0  my  Lord,  one  look  from  thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will ; 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away. 
And  thy  rebellious  worm  i?  still. 

S  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive, 
As  I  am  read)  to  repine ; 
Thou,  therefore,  all  the  praise  receive  ; 
Be  shame,  and  self-abhorrence,  mine. 

QpA      (242)  LM'  Dr.  Watts's  Sermons 

yOU.      Justice  and  Equity,  Matt.  vii.  12, 

!  "DLESSRD  Redeemer!  how  divine, — 

-C*  How  righteous  is  this  rale  of  thine. 

629    " 


961  GRACES  OF  THE 

*  Never  to  deal  with  other.-  worse 

1  Than  we  would  have  them  deal  with  us!' 
1  This  gulden  lesson,  short  and  plain. 

Gives  not  the  mind  nor  memory  pain; 

And  every  conscience  mu>t  approve 

This  universal  law  of  love. 
>  'Tis  written  in  each  mortal  bn 

Where  all  otn 

We  draw  it  from  our  inmost  i 

Where  love  to  S€ 
4  Is  reason  ever  at 

Call  in  self-love  to  judge  the  cause  ; 

Let  our  own  fondest  passions 

How  wc  should  treat  our  neighbour  too. 

-5  How  bless'd  would  every  nation  prove, 
Thus  rul'd  by  equity  ar.'; 
All  would  be  friends  without  a  foe, 
And  form  a  paradise  below. 

0  Jesus,  fonrive  us,  that  we  keep 
Thy  sacred  law  of  love  asleep; 

And  take  our  envy,  wrath,  and  pride. 
Those  savage  passions  for  our  guide. 

qpi       (243)   L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

^Ol.  Cod  shining  in  the  Heart,  2  Cor.  iv.  6 

1  T3RAISE  to  the  Lord  o[  boundless  might* 

*  With  uncreated  glories  bright ; 
His  presence  gilds  the  world  above, — 
Th'  unchanging  source  of  light  and  love. 

2  Our  rising  earth  his  eye  be: 
When,  in  substantial  darkness  veil'd. 
The  shapeless  chaos,  nature's  womb, 
Lay  buried  in  the  horrid  gloom. 

3  ■  Let  there  be  light,'  Jehovah  said  ! 
And  light  o'er  all  its  face  was  spread  ; 
Nature,  array'd  in  charms  unknown, 
Gay  with  its  new-born  lustre  shone. 

4  He  sees  the  mind,  when  lost  it  lies 
In  shades  of  ignorance  and  vice, 
And  darts  from  heav'n  a  vivid  ray, 
And  changes  midnight  into  day. 

5  Shine,  mighty  God  !  with  vigour  sliiae, 
On  this  benighted  heart  of  mine  : 
And  let  thy  glories  stand  reveal'd, 

"Ai  in  the  Saviour's  face  beheld. 
630 


244,  245        holy  spirit.'        962,  9bv> 

6  My  soul,  reviv'd  by  heav'n-born  day, 
Thy  radiant  image  shall  display  ; 
While  all  my  faculties  unite 
To  praise  the  Lord  who  gives  me  light. 

Qfto  (244)     L.  M. 

JV^.Qne  thing  1  know,  John  ix.  25.  Isa.  liv.  IS. 

J  T\EAR  Saviour  !  make  me  wise  to  see 
"  My  sin,  and  guilt,  and  remedy  ; 
'Tis  said,  of  all  thy  blood  has  bought, 
1  They  shall  of  Israel's  God  be  taught.' 

2  Their  plague  of  heart  thy  people  know, 
They  know  thy  name,  and  trust  thee  too  ; 
They  know  the  gospel's  blissful  sound, 
The  paths  where  endless  joys  abound. 

3  They  know  the  Father  and  the  Son  ; — 
Theirs  is  eternal  life  begun : 

Unto  salvation  they  are  wise, — 
Their  grace  shall  into  glory  rise. 

4  But — ignorance  itself  am  I  ; 

Born  blind — estrang'd  from  thee  I  lie  ; 

0  Lord  !  to  thee  I  humbly  own 

1  nothing  know  as  should  be  known. 

5  I  scarce  know  God,  or  Christ,  or  sin,— 
My  foes  without,  or  plague  within  ; 
Know  not  my  interest,  Lord,  in  thee, 
In  pardon,  peace,  or  liberty  ? 

6  But  help  me  to  declare  to-day, 
If  many  things  I  cannot  say,' 

1  One  thing  I  know,'  all  praise  to  thee, 
1  Though  blind  I  was — yet  now  I  see.' 

QfiT        (*245)    CM*    Fawcett- 
vO  J.    Knovjledge  at  present  imperfect, 
xiii.  9. 

1  rpHY  way,  O  God  !  is  in  the  sea, 
-*-    Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace  ; 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 

Of  thy  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround, 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 
My  wandering  thoughts  confound. 

3  When  I  behold  thy  awful  hand 

My  earthly  hopes  destroy  ;— 
In  deep  astonishment  I  stand, 
And  ask  the  reason,  why  ' 
631 


1  Cor. 


964,  9G5      graces  of  the      246,  £47 

4  As  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love  ; 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

5  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will , 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight : 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal 

In  glorv's  eiearer  light  ? 
•*  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace  ; 
And  spend  an  everlasting  day 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

QfU  (246)    L.M. 

JU4:'  Liberality. 

1  AH,  what  stupendous  mercy  shim. 
^  Around  the  majesty  of  Heaven  ! 
Rebels  he  deigns  to  call  his  sons, 
Their  soul's  renew'd,  their  sins  forgiven. 

2  Go,  imitate  the  grace  divine, — 
The  grace  that  blazes  like  a  sun  ; 
Hold  forth  your  fair,  though  feeble  light; 
Through  all  your  lives  let  mercy  run  ! 

3  Upon  your  bounty's  willing  wings 
Swift  let  the  great  salvation  fly  ; 
The  hungry  feed,  the  naked  clothe  : 
To  pain  and  sickness  help  apply. 

4  Pity  the  weeping  widow's  wo, 
And  be  her  counsellor  and  stay  ; 
Adopt  the  fatherless,  and  smooth 
To  useful  happy  life,  his  way. 

5  Let  age,  with  want  and  weakness  bow'd, 
Your  bowels  of  compassion  move  ; 

Let  e'en  your  enemies  be  bless'd, — 
Their  hatred  recompens'd  with  love. 

6  When  all  is  done,  renounce  your  deeds — 
Renounce  self-righteousness  with  scorn ; 
Thus  will  you  glorify  your  God, 

And  thus  the  Christian  name  adorn. 

Qnr  (247;  L.  M.  D.  Turner.  : 

UK)*).     Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God,  $c. 

Deut.  vi.  5. 
I  VES,  I  would  love  thee,  blessed  God ! 
*-    Paternal  goodness  marks  thy  name  f 
Thy  praises,  through  thy  high  abode, 
The  heavenly  hosts  with  ioy~Droclaim. 
632     * 


248,249        holy  spirit.        966, 96r 

2  Freely  thou  gav'st  thy  dearest  Son 
For  man  to  suffer,  bleed,  and  die  ; 
And  bidst  me,  as  a  wretch  undone, 
For  all  I  want  on  Him  rely. 

3  In  Him,  thy  reconciled  face 
With  joy  unspeakable  I  see, 

And  feel  thy  powerful  wondrous  grace 
Draw,  and  unite  my  soul  to  thee. 

4  Whene'er  my  foolish,  wand'ring  heart, 
Attracted  by  a  creature's  power, 
Would  from  this  blissful  centre  start, 
Lord,  fix  it  there  to  stray  no  more  ! 

Qaa         (248)    C.  M.    Dr.  Ryland. 
JUU.    Delight  in  God,  Ps.  xxxvii.  4. 

1  f\  LORD!  I  would  delight  in  thee, 
,    *^   And  on  thy  care  depend  ; 

To  thee  in  every  trouble  flee, — 
My  best,  my  only  Friend. 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  dry'd, 

Thy  fulness  is  the  same  ; 

May  I  with  this  be  satisfy 'd, 

And  glory  in  thy  name  ! 

3  Why  should  the  soul  a  drop  bemoan, 

Who  has  a  fountain  near ; 
A  fountain  which  will  ever  run 
With  waters  sweet  and  clear  ? 

4  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found, 

But  may  be  found  in  thee  ; 
I  must  have  all  things,  and  abound, 
While  God  is  God  to  me. 

5  Oh,  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith, 

To  look  within  the  veil, — 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith, 
Whose  word  can  never  fail ! 

6  He,  that  has  made  my  heaven  secure, 

Will  here  all  good  provide ; 
W7hile  Christ  is  rich,  can  I  be  poor? 
What  can  I  want  beside ! 

7  O  Lord  !  I  cast  my  care  on  thee  ; 

I  triumph  and  adore  ; 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be 
To  love  and  please  thee  more. 

Qfi7      (249)  L.  M.    Dr.  WTatts's  Lyrics. 
*jO  / .      Lwe  i0  Christ  present  or  absent. 
1  fXF  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 
"  Jesus,  thy'love  exceeds  the  rest!— 
633 


968  GRACES  OF  THE  350 

Love,  the  best  blessing  here  below, — 
The  nearest  image  of  the  blest. 

2  While  we  are  held  in  thy  embrace, 
There's  not  a  thought  attempts  to  rove  ; 
Each  smile  upon  thy  beauteous  face 
Fixes,  and  charms,  and  fires  our  love. 

3  While  of  thy  absence  we  complain, 
And  long  or  weep  in  all  we  do, 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pain  • 
And  tears  have  their  own  sweetness  too. 

4  When  round  thy  courts  by  day  we  rove  ; 
Or  ask  the  watchmen  of  "the  night 

For  some  kind  tidings  of  our  Love, 
Thy  very  name  creates  delight. 

5  Jesus,  our  God,  yet  rather  come ! 

Our  eyes  would  dwell  upon  thy  face : — 
'Tis  best  to  see  our  Lord  at  home, 
And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 

qpo  (250)     7's.     Newton. 

,JUO.     Lovest  thou  me  ?  John  xxi.  16. 
J.  'npiS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 

-*-    Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought — 

Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no  ? 

Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not? 

-  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus  ? 
Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame ! 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse, 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name. 

3  [Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain,— 
Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove,— 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain — 

If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love ! 

4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 
All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild ; 
Fill'd  with  unbelief  and  sin, — 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child?] 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 
Sin  is  mix'd  with  all  I  do  ; 
You  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me,  is  it  thus  with  you  ? 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, — 
Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall : 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all? 

634 


-151.252         holy  spirit.         969,970 

7  [Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet ; 

Choose  then-ays  I  once  abhorr'd; 

Find,  at  times,  the  promise  sweet ; 

It  I  did  not  iove  the  Lord  .'] 
S  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case  ! 

Thou,  who  art  thy  people's  Sun, 

Siiine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 

If  it  be  indeed  begun. 
9  Let  me  love  thee  moro  and  more. 

If  I  love  at  all,  J  pray  ! 

If  I  have  nut  Ijv'd  before, 

Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

q^q         (251)    L.  M.     Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics 
'  jJt  Desiring  to  love  Christ. 

1  pOME,  let  me  love  !  or  is  my  mind 
^  Harden'd  to  stone,  or  froze  to  ice  ? 
I  see  the  blessed  fair  one  bend, 

And  stoop  t-  embrace  me  from  the  skies  ' 

2  Oh !  'tis  a  thought  would  melt  a  rock, 
And  make  a  heart  of  iron  move, 

That  those  sweet  lips,  that  heavenly  look, 
Should  seek  and  wisii  a  mortal  love  ! 
1  I  was  a  traitor,  doonrd  to  fire, 
Bound  to  sustain  eternal  pains  ; 
He  flew  on  wings  of  strong  desire, 
Assura'dmy  guilt,  and  took  my  chains  ! 

4  Infinite  grace  !  almighty  charms! — 
Stand  in  amaze,  ye  rolling  skies  ! 
Jesus,  the  God,  extends  his  arms, — 
Hangs  on  a  cross  of  love,  and  dies. 

5  Did  pity  ever  stoop  so  low, 
Dress'd  in  divinity  and  blood  ! 
Was  ever  rebel  courted  so, 

In  groans  of  an  expiring  God  ? 

6  Again  he  lives  !  and  spreads  his  hands, — 
Hands  that  were  nail'd  to  torturing  smart ! 

1  By  these  dear  wounds !'  says  he  f  and  stands, 
And  prays  to  clasp  me  to  his  heart. 

7  Sure  I  must  love  ;  or  are  my  ears 
Still  deaf,  nor  will  my  passions  move  ? 
Lord  !  melt  this  flinty  heart  to  tears  ; — 
This  heart  shall  yield  to  death  or  love. 

QTO         ('252)     C>  M*     Dr'  S'  St€nnett- 
\j  4  U.  Profession  of  Love  to  Christ, 

1     A  ND  have  I,  Christ/no  love  to  thee.— 
-^*-  No  passion  for  thv  charms  ? 
6S5 


971  GRACES  OF  THE 

No  wish  my  Saviour's  face  to  see. 
And  dwell  within  his  arms ! 

2  Is  there  no  spark  of  gratitude 

In  this  cold  keart  of  mine, 
To  him  whose  generous  bosom  glow'd 
With  friendship  all  di\ine  ? 

3  Can  I  pronounce  Ids  charming  name, 

His  acts  of  kindness  tell ; 
And,  while  I  dwell  upon  the  theme, 
>     iweet  emotion  feel  ? 

4  Such  base  ingratitude  as  this 

What  heart  but  must  detest ! 

Christ  deserves  the  noblest  place 
In  every  human  breast. 

5  A  very  wretch,  Lord  !  I  should  prove. 

Hacl  I  no  love  to  thee : 
Rather  than  not  my  Saviour  love, 
0  may  I  cease  to  be ! 

q--|  (C33)     S's.     B.Francis. 

•    '  *  •  if  to  Christ. 

1  71 TY  gracious  Redeemer  I  love  ! 
■**■  His  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim. 
And  join  with  the  armies  above 

To  shoal  his  adorable  name: 
To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine 

And  feel  them  incessantly  shine, 
My  boundless  ineffable  joy. 

2  He  freely  redeem1  lood. 
My  soul  from  the  confines  of  hell, 
To  live  on  the  smiles  of  my  God, 
And  in  his  sweet  | 

To  shine  wil 

saints,  and  with  s^r 
To  view,  with  eternal  dc 
My  -  .viour,  my"  King. 

3  In  B  I  reside, — 
A  darksome  and  restless  abode! 

side. 
And  longing  to  dwell  with  my  God  : 

shall  my  spirit 
This  cell  of  corruptible  clay, 
For  mansions  eel  i inge 

Through  realms  of  ineffable  da 
i  us  Redeemer  !  I  long 
To  see  thee  descend  on  the  c. 


\4  HOLY   SPIRIT. 

Amidst  the  bright  numberless  throng, 
And  mix  with  the  triumphing  crowd: 
Oh,  when  wilt  thou  bid  me  ascend, 
To  join  in  thy  praises  above, 

To  gaze  on  the  world  without  end. 
And  feast  on  thy  ravishing  love  ? 
5  Nor  sorrow,  nor  sickness,  nor  pain, 
Nor  sin,  nor  temptation,  nor  fear, 
Shall  ever  molest  me  again  ; 
Perfection  of  glory  reigns  there  : 
This  soul  and  this  body  shall  shine 
In  robes  of  salvation  and  praise, 
And  banquet  on  pleasures  divine 
Where  God  his  full  beauty  displays, 

5  Ye  palaces,  sceptres,  and  crowns, 
Your  pride  with  disdain  I  survey  ; 

Your  pomps  are  but  shadows  and  sounds. 

And  pass  in  a  moment  away  : 

The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestows. 

Yon  permanent  sun  shall  outshine  ; 

My  joy  everlastingly  flows, — 

My  God,  my  Redeemer,  is  mine. 

Q79  254)     S.  M.     Fawcett. 

*-'  •  —  *  Love  to  the  Brethren. 

i       BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 

■■-*  Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ! 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one,— 

Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 
*      We  share  our  mutual  woes  ; 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear : 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 

The  sympathizing  tear. 

When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  : 
But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 

And  hope  to  meet  again. 

3  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by  the  way ; 

While  each  in  expectation  lives. 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin  we  shall  be  free  ; 

54 


973 — 975     graces  of  the    255 — 257 

And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

070  (255)    S.  M.     Beddome. 

J  '  •*•        Christian  Love,  Gal.  iii.  28. 

1  T  ET  party  names  no  more 

■*-*  The  Christian  world  o'erspread ; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  Head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth, 
Let  mutual  love  be  found  ; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crownM. 

3  Let  envy,  child  of  hell ! 
Be  banish'd  far  away  : 

Those  should  in  strictest  friendship  dwell 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 
Resemble  that  above ; 

"Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

Q7J.         (256)    k-  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

**  '  *•  The  Heart  purified  to  unfeigned  Love  of 

the  Brethren  by  the  Spirit,  1  Pet.  i.  22. 
t  /"J.REAT  Spirit  of  immortal  love ! 

"  Vouchsafe  our  frozen  hearts  to  move  ; 

With  ardour  strong"  these  breasts  inflame, 

To  all  that  own  a  Saviour's  name. 

2  Still  let  the  heavenly  lire  endure, 
Fervent  and  vigorous,  true  and  pure  ; 
Let  every  heart,  and  every  hand, 
Join  in  the  dear  fraternal  band. 

3  Celestial  Dove  !  descend,  and  bring 
The  smiling  blessings  on  thy  wing  ; 
And  make  us  taste  those  sweets  below, 
Which  in  the  blissi'ul  mansions  grow. 

07  n         (257)     C.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
•?**)•     The  good  Samaritan,  Luke  x.  29—37. 

1  X^ATHER  of  mercies  !  send  thy  grace, 
*-     All-powerful  from  above, 

To  form,  in  our  obedient  souls, 
The  image  of  thy  love. 

2  Oh,  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

That  generous  pleasure  know, 
633 


258,  559        holy  spirit.        976,  977 

Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  wo  ! 

3  When  the  most  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  are  laid  ; 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

4  So  Jesus  look'd  on  dying  man, 

When  thron'd  above  the  skies  ; 
And,  'midst  th'  embraces  of  his  God, 
He  felt  compassion  rise. 

5  On  Willis  of  love  the  Saviour  flew 

To  raise  us  from  the  ground, 
And  shed  the  richest  of  his  blood, 
A  balm  for  every  wound. 

QTrt  (25S)    C.M. 

J  '  u#  Love  to  our  Enemies  from  the  Example  oj 
Christ,  Luke  xxiii.  34.    Matt.  v.  44. 

1  \  LOUD  we  sin?  the  wondrous  grace 
-^*-  Christ  to  his  murderers  bare: 
Which  made  the  torfrinix  cross  its  throne. 

And  hung-  its  trophies  there. 

2  i  Father,  forgive !'  his  mercy  cried, 

With  his  expiring  breath, 
And  drew  eternal  blessings  down 
On  those  who  wrought  his  death. 

3  Jesus,  this  wondrous  love  we  sing ! 

And,  whilst  we  sing,  admire  : 
Breathe  on  our  souls,~and  kindle  there 
The  same  celestial  fire. 

4  Sway'd  by  thy  dear  example,  we 

For  enemies  will  pray  ; 
With  love,  their  hatred — and  their  curse 
With  blessings — will  repay. 

077      (259)    C.M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

^  '  '  *  All  Attainments  vain  witiiout  Love,  1  Cor. 

xiii.  1—3. 
J  ^HOULD  bounteous  nature  kindly  pour 
^  Her  richest  gifts  on  me, 
Still,  O  my  God !  I  should  be  poor, 
If  void  of  love  to  thee. 

2  Not  shining  wit,  nor  manly  sense, 
Could  make  me  truly  good  ; 
Not  zeal  itself  could  recompense 
The  want  of  love  to  God. 
639 


1 


078  GRACES  OF  THE  L260 

3  Did  I  possess  the  gift  of  tongues, 

Eut  were  deny'd  thy  grace  ; 
My  loudest  -words — my  loftiest  songs, 
Would  be  but  sounding  brass. 

4  Though  thou  should'st  give  me  heavenly  skill 

Eacli  mystery  to  explain  ; 
If  I'd  no  heart  "to  do  thy  will, 
My  knowledge  would  be  vain. 

5  Had  I  so  strong  a  faith,  my  God  ! 

As  mountains  to  remove  ; 

No  faitli  could  do  me  real  good, 

That  did  not  work  by  love. 

6  [What  though,  to  gratify  my  pride, 

And  make  my  heaven  secure, 
All  my  possessions  I  divide 
Among  the  hungry  poor  ; 

7  What  though  my  body  I  consign 

To  the  devouring  flame, 
In  hope  the  glorious  deed  will  shine 

In  rolls  of  endless  fame  ! 
S  These  splendid  acts  of  vanity, 

Though  all  the  world  applaud, 
If  destitute  of  charity, 

Can  never  please  my  God.] 
9  Oh,  grant  me,  then,  this  one  request, 

And  I'll  he  satisfied, — 
That  love  divine  may  rule  my  breast, 

And  all  my  actions  guide. 

f)78       _(260)    S.M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 


The  Meek  beautified  with  Salvation, 
Psalm  cxlix.  4. 

TTE  humble  souls,  rejoice, 

■*-    And  cheerful  praises  sing  ! 
Wake  all  your  harmony  of  voice  ; 

For  Jesus  is  your  King  ! 

That  meek  and  lowly  Lord, 

Whom  here  your  souls  have  known, 
Pledges  the  honour  of  his  word 

T'  avow  you  for  his  own. 

He  brings  salvation  near, 

For  which  his  blood  was  paid ! 
How  beauteous  shall  your  souls  appear. 

Thus  sumptuously  array'd ! 

Sing  !  for  the  day  is  nigh, 

When,  near  vour  Savioi 
640 


261,  262        holy  spirit.        9r9.  980 

The  tallest  sons  of  pride  shall  Lie 

The  footstool  of  your  feet. 
5      Salvation,  Lord,  is  thine, 

And  all  thy  saints  confess 
The  royal  robes,  in  which  they  shine, 

Were  wrought  by  sovereign  grace. 

q7q  (261)     CM.     Needham. 

v*J*    Moderation;   or,  the  Saint  indeed,  Phil 

iv.  5. 
1  TTAPPY  the  man  whose  cautious  steps 
-"-  Still  keep  the  golden  mean  : 
"Whose  life,  by  wisdom's  rules  were  fornvd. 
Declares  a  conscience  clean. 
■2  Not  of  himself  he  highly  thinks, 
Nor  acts  the  boaster's  part ; 
His  modest  tongue  the  language  speaks 
Of  his  still  humbler  heart. 
J  Not  in  base  scandal's  arts  he  deals, 
For  truth  dwells  in  his  breast : 
With  grief  he  sees  his  neighbour's  faults. 
And"  thinks  and  hopes  the  best. 

4  What  blessings  bounteous  Heaven  bestov 

He  take-  with  thankful  heart : 
With  temperance  he  both  eats  and  drinks. 
And  gives  the  poor  a  part. 

5  To  sect  or  party  his  large  soul 

Disdains  to  be  confin'd  : 
The  good  lie  loves  of  ev'ry  name, 
And  prays  for  all  mankind. 

6  Pure  is  his  zeal,  the  offspring  fair 

Of  truth  and  heavenly  love  : 
The  bigot's  rage  can  never  dwell 
Where  rests  the  peaceful  dove. 

7  His  business  is  to  keep  his  heart, 

Each  passion  to  control  : 
Nobly  ambitious  well  to  rule 

The  empire  of  his  soul. 
i  Not  on  the  world  his  heart  is  set, 

His  treasure  is  above  ; 
Nothing  beneath  the  sovereign  good 

Can  claim  his  highest  love. 

qnn  (-262)     L.  M. 

VOV.      Jgvr's  Wish,  Piov.  xxx.  7,  8,  9. 
I  '"PHUS  Agar  breath'd  his  warm  desire— 
-*-    '  Mv  God.  two  favours  I  require  : 
€41 


981  GRACES  OF  THE  £6$ 

1  In  neither  my  request  deny, 

*  Vouchsafe  them  both  before  I  die  : 

2  *  Far  from  my  heart  and  tents  exclude 
1  Those  enemies  to  all  that's  good  ; 

*  Folly,  whose  pleasures  end  in  death, 

*  And  Falsehood's  pestilential  breath. 

3  '  Be  neither  wealth  nor  want  my  lot, 
1  Below  the  dome,  above  the  cot, 

*  Let  me  my  life  un anxious  lead ; 

1  And  know  not  luxury  nor  need.' 

4  Those  wishes,  Lord,  toe  make  our  own  : 
Oh,  shed  in  moderation  down 

Thy  bounties,  till  this  mortal  breath, 
Expiring,  tunes  thy  praise  in  death  ! 

5  But,  shouldst  thou  large  possessions  give, 
May  we  with  thankfulness  receive 

Th'  exub'rance — still  our  God  adore, 
And  bless  the  needy  from  our  store  ! 

6  Or,  should  we  feel  the  pains  of  want, — 
Submission,  resignation,  grant ; 

Till  thou  shalt  send  the  wish'd  supply, 
Or  call  us  to  the  bliss  on  high. 

qoi  (263)    L.  M. 

£7t>i.     Christian  Patience,  Luke  xxi.  19. 

i  pATIENCE  !— Oh,  what  a  grace  divine ! 
•*    Sent  from  the  God  of  power  and  love, 
Submissive  to  its  Father's  hand, 
As  through  the  wilds  of  life  we  rove. 

2  By  patience  we  serenely  bear 
The  troubles  of  our  mortal  state, 
And  wait  contented  our  discharge, 
Nor  think  our  glory  comes  too  late. 

3  Though  we,  in  full  sensation,  feel 

The  weight,  the  wounds,  our  God  ordains. 
We  smile  amid  our  heaviest  woes, 
And  triumph  in  our  sharpest  pains. 

4  Oh,  for  this  grace  !  to  aid  us  on, 
And  arm  with  fortitude  the  breast, 
Till  life's  tumultuous  voyage  is  o'er,-— 
We  reach  the  shore  of  endless  rest ! 

5  Faith  into  vision  shall  resign  ; 
Hope  shall  in  full  fruition  die  ; 
And  Patience  in  possession  end 

In  the  bright  wends  of  bliss  on  high. 
642' 


—266       holy  spirit.       983—934 

no.)  (264)    L.  M.     Beddorne. 

«J°— •  Patienct. 

1  "F| EAR  Lord  !  though  bitter  is  the  cup 
^-*  Thy  gracious  hand  deals  out  to  me, 
I  cheerfully  would  drink  it  up ; 

That  cannot  hurt  which  comes  from  thee. 

2  Dash  it  with  thy  unchanging  love, 
Let  not  a  drop  of  wrath  be  there! — 
The  saints,  for  ever  bless'd  above, 
Were  often  most  afflicted  here. 

3  From  Jesus,  thy  incarnate  Son, 
I'll  learn  obedience  to  thy  will ; 
And  humbly  kiss  the  chastening  rod, 
When  its  severest  strokes  I  feel. 

qoo        (265)    C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

JO«j.  q01i  fp€aking  peace  to  his  People,  Psalin 

lxXXT.  S. 

1  TTNITE,  my  roving  thoughts!  unite 
U    In  silence  soft  and  sweet ; 

And  thou,  my  soul,  sit  gently  down 
At  thy  great  Sovereign's  feet. 

2  Jehovah'*  awful  voice  is  heard, 

Yet  gladly  I  attend  ; 
For,  lo  !  the  everlasting  God 
Proclaims  himself  my  friend. 

3  Harmonious  accents  to  my  soul 

The  sounds  of  peace  convey; 
The  tempest  at  his  word  subsides, 
And  winds  and  seas  obey. 

4  By  all  its  joys,  I  charge  my  heart 

To  Brieve  his  love  no  more ; 
But,  charnvd  by  melody  divine, 
To  give  its  follies  o'er. 

qp±         (266)     112th.     R.  Hill. 

JO-A.    ^  Prayer  for  the  promised  Rest,  Isa. 

xxv  i.  3. 
\  TTJEAR  Friend  of  friendless  sinners,  hear, 
*-*  And  magnify  thy  grace  divine  ; 
Pardon  a  worm  that  "would  draw  near, 
That  would  his  heart  to  thee  resign  ; 
A  worm,  by  self  and  sin  opprest, 
That  pants  to  reach  thy  promis'd  rest. 
2  With  holy  fear  and  reverend  love, 
I  long  to  lie  beneath  thy  throne  ; 
I  long  in  thee  to  live,  and  mov< . 
And  stay  myself  on  thee  alone: 
643 


985  GRACES  OF  THL  £67 

Teach  me  to  lean  upon  thy  breast, 
To  find  in  thee  the  promis'd  rest. 

3  Thou  say'st  thou  wilt  thy  servants  keep 

In  perfect  peace,  whose  minds  shall  be 
Like  new-born  babes,  or  helpless  sheep, 

Completely  stay'd,  dear  Lord  !  on  thee 
How  calm  their  state,  how  truly  blest, 
Who  trust  on  thee,  the  promis'd  rest. 

4  Take  me,  my  Saviour,  as  thine  own, 

And  vindicate  my  righteous  cause  ; 
Be  thou  my  portion,  Lord,  alone, 

And  bend  nie  to  obey  thy  laws: 
In  thy  dear  arms  of  love  caress'd, 
Give  me  to  find  thy  promis'd  rest. 

5  Bid  the  tempestuous  rage  of  sin, 

With  all  its  wrathful  fury,  die ; 
Let  the  Redeemer  dwell  within, 

And  turn  my  sorrows  into  joy  : 
Oh,  may  my  heart,  by  thee  possess'd, 
Know  thee  to  be  my  promis'd  rest. 

qoc        (267)  CM.  Dr.  Doddridge. 
c70»J.      q0(i  fraih  commanded  all  Men  every 
where  to  repent.  Acts  xvii.  30. 

1  '  T>  EPENT  !'  the  voice  celestial  cries, 

-*-*'  Nor  longer  dare  delay  : 
The  wretch,  that  scorns  the  mandate,  dies, 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

2  No  more  the  sovereign  eye  of  God 

O'erlooks  the  crimes  of  men  ; 
His  heralds  are  despatched  abroad 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  The  summons  reach'd  through  all  the  earth ; 

Let  earth  attend  and  fear  : 

Listen,  ye  men  of  royal  birth, 

And  let  your  vassals  hear ! 

4  Together  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess  ; 
Embrace  the  blessed  Saviour  now, 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

5  Bow,  ere  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 

And  call  you  to  his  bar ; 
For  mercy  knows  the  appointed  bound, 
And  turns  to  vengeance  there. 
"  Amazing  love  !  that  yet  will  call, 
And  yet  prolong  our  davs ! 
644 


268  holy  srmiT.  986 

Our  hearts,  subduM  by  goodness,  fall, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

qcw»    (26S)     (1st  Part.)  C.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 
JoU.        Peter's  Admonition  to  .Union  Magus 
tunied  into  prayer,  Acta  viiL  -1 — 24. 

!   OE ARC  HER  of  hearts  !  before  thy  face 
*^  1  all  my  soul  displaj  : 

And,  conscious  of  its  innate  art:?, 

Entreat  thy  strict  survey. 
2  If  lurking  in  its  inmost  folds 

I  any  sin  conceal, 
Oh,  let  a  ray  of  light  divine 

The  secret  guile  reveal ! 

0  If  tinctur'd  with  that  odious  gall 

Unknowing  I  remain, 
Let  grace,  like  a  pure  silver  stream, 
Wash  ontth'  accursed  stain. 
4  If,  in  these  fatal  fetters  bound, 
A  wretched  slave  1  he, 
Smite  off  mv  chains,  and  wake  mv  soul 
To  light  and  liberty. 
5>  To  humble  penitence  and  prayer 
Be  gentle  pity  riven  : 
Speak  ample  pardon  to  my  heart, 
And  seal  its  ciaim  to  heaven. 

i?OU.        Hardness  of  Heart  lamented. 

1  T  ORD  !  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day 
-■^  To  melt  this  stubborn  stone  away  ; 
Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart — this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend  ;  the  earth  can  quake  ; 
The  seas  can  roar ;  the  mountains  shake  ; 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign, 

But  this  unfeelinglieart  of  mine. 
:l  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
What  but  an  adamant  would  melt  ? 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  move  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

4  But  One  can  yet  perform  the  deed  ; 
That  One  in  all  his  grace  I  need  ; 
Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  reiine, 
And  melt  this  stubborn  heart  of  mine. 

5  Oh,  Breath  of  Life,  breathe  on  my  soul ! 
On  me  let  streajns  of  mercv  roll : 

645 


.  988        GRACES  OF  THE        269,  270 

Now  thaw  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

0ft7  (*269)     LM*     Dr.  Doddridge. 

J°  '  •       Christ  exalted  to  %ive  Repentance, 
Acts  v.  ol. 

1  T7XALTED  Prince  of  Life!  we  own 
-"-*  The  royal  honours  of  thy  throne  ; 
'Tis  fix'd  by  God's  almighty  hand, 
And  seraphs  bow  at  thy  command 

2  Exalted  Saviour  !  we  confess 

The  sovereign  triumphs  of  thy  grace  , 
Where  beams  of  gentle  radiance  shine, 
And  temper  majesty  divine. 

3  Wide  thy  resistless  sceptre  sway, 
Till  all  mine  enemies  obey  ; 

Wide  may  thy  cross  its  virtues  prove. 
And  conquer  millions  by  its  love. — 

4  Mighty  to  vanquish  and  forgive  ; 
Tldne  Israel  shall  repent  and  live  ; 
And  loud  proclaim  thy  healing  breath, 
Which  works  their  life  who  wrought  thy  death. 

OQQ  (270)     T's.     Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

tJOO.  Penitential  Sighs. 

1  "RATHER  !  at  thy  call  I  come  : 
*-'    In  thy  bosom  there  is  room 
For  a  guilty  soul  to  hide, — 
Press'd  with  grief  on  every  side. 

2  Here  I'll  make  my  piteous  moan  !— 
Thou  canst  understand  a  groan  : 
Here  my  sins  and  sorrows  tell ; 
What  1  feel  thou  knowest  well. 

3  Ah  !  how  foolish  I  have  been 
To  obey  the  voice  of  sin — 
To  forget  thy  love  to  me, 
And  to  break  my  vows  to  thee. 

4  Darkness  fills  my  trembling  ^oul ; 
Floods  of  sorrow  o'er  me  roll ; 
Pitv,  Father  !  pity  me  ; 

All  my  hope's  alone  in  thee. 

.3  But  may  such  a  wretch  as  I, — 

Self-condemn'd,  and  doom'd  to  die, — 

Ever  hope  to  be  forgiven, 

Ajid  be  smil'd  upon  by  Heaven  ? 

6  May  I  round  thee  clin£  and  twine- 
Call  myself  a  child  of T 


271,  272        holy  spirit.        989,  990 

And  presume  to  claim  a  part 

In  a  tender  Father's  heart .? 
7  Yes,  I  may !  for  I  espy 

Pity  trickling  from  thine  eye  : 

'Tis  a  Father's  bowels  move, — 

Move  with  pardon  and  with  love. 
S  Well  I  do  remember,  too, 

What  his  love  hath  deign'd  to  do  -} 

How  he  sent  a  Suviour  down, 

All  my  follies  to  atone. 
9  Has  my  elder  brother  died  ? 

And  is  justice  satisfied  1 

Why, — oh,  why — should  I  despair 

Of  my  Father's  tender  care? 

0QO  (471)     C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

JO  J.  The  Penitent. 

1  pROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus!  at  thy  feet, 
-*■     A  guilty  rebel  lies  ; 

And  upwards  to  the  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  Oh  let  not  justice  frown  me  hence : 

Stay,  stay  the  vengeful  storm  : 
Forbul  it  that  Omnipotence 
Should  crush  a  feeble  worm. 

3  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed,— 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord ! 

And  all  my  sins  forgive : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

QQO  (272)     C*  M-     Steele- 

,7  Jv.  Penitence  and  Hope. 

1  "PJEAR  Saviour !  when  my  thoughts  recall 
■*-*  The  wonders  of  thv  grace, 

Low  at  thy  teet  asham'a'  I  fall, 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

2  Shall  love  like  thine  be  thus  repaid  ! 

Ah,  vile  ungrateful  heart ' 

TvIT 


991,99*2         GRACES  OF  THE 

low  cares  detain'd,— betrav'd 
From  Jesus  to  depart. — 

3  Fro 

peace,  ana 
W\  en  absent  from  my  Lord;  I  live 
Unsatisfy'd,  unbh 

4  But  ^ike, 

Mv  wandering  soul  reston 
He  bids  the  mourning  heart  p ... 

5  Oh,  while  I  breathe  to  thee,  my  Lord. 

The  penitential  sig 
Confirm  the  kind  forgiving  word, 
pity  in  thine 

Rejoice  to  sec 

grateful  own  how  kind— how  : 
condescending  grace. 

QQi  k  M-     Beddome. 

JJ1,        Tht  Prodizcd  Son,  Luke  i  ■ 

1  HHHE  mighty  God  will  not  despise 

J.   Tht 

The  deep-'  .  the  secret  groan, 

Rises  accepted  to  the  throne. 

2  He  meets,  with  tokens  of  his  grace, 

-.moling  lip,  I  .  face; 

His  bowels  yearn  when  sinners  pray  ; 
^ins  away. 

9  U  ..en  fill'd  wit.:  g 
He,  pitying,  heals  their  broken  frame; 
I  complaints,  and  • 

His  image  in  their  wet 
4  Thus  what  a  rapt'rous  joy  pc 
The  tender  . 
Tj  see  his  spend  torn, 

And  hear  him  his  past  follies  mourn ! 

QQ9  (-"-'  Beddome. 

-  *  —  •      Wk  I 

]  W'HY. 

**    Ted  me  from  whence  arise 

the  skies 
*  Is  s.  of  thy  comph 


-275,  27b        holy  spirit.        993,  994 

Dost  thou  an  evil  heart  lament, 

And  mourn  an  absent  God  ? 
3  Lord,  let  me  weep  for  nought  but  sin  ! 

And  after  none  but  thee  ! 
And  then  I  would— O,  that  I  might !  — 

A  constant  weeper  be  I 

ftQQ  (275^     C.  M.     Cowper. 

J  J  J.  The  contrite  Heart,  Isa.  Mi.  15, 
}  HHHE  Lord  will  happiness  divine 

-*-    On  contrite  hearts  bestow  ; 

Then  tell  me,  gracious  God !  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart  or  no? 

2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel ; 
If  aught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain 
ToTind  I  cannot  feel. 

3  I  sometimes  think  myself  inclin'd 

To  love  thee,  if  I  could; 

But  often  feel  another  mind, 

Averse  to  all  that's  good. 

4  Mv  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more  ; 
But,  when  I  cry,  '  My  strength  renew,' 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

5  Thy  saints  are  comforted,  I  know, 

And  love  thy  house  of  pray'r ; 
I  sometimes  go  where  others  go, 
But  find  no  comfort  there. 

6  Oh,  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache  ;— 

Decide  this  doubt  for  me  ; 
And,  if  it  be  not  broken,  break — 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 

QQj  (276)     CM.    Beddome. 

v  J4.     Resignation  ;  or,  God  oirr  Portion, 

1  "\TY  times  o£  sorrow  and  of  joy, 
■**»  Great  God  !  are  in  thy  hand  ; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee, 

And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  alt  away, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine  ; 
Before  they  were  possess'd  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine, 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word, 

Though  the  whole  world  were  eone, 
649  55 


995, 996      graces  of  the      277,  278 

•    But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

4  What  is  the  world,  with  all  its  store  ? 

'Tis  but  a  bitter  sweet ; 
When  I  attempt  to  pluck  the  rose, 
A  pricking  thorn  I  meet. 

5  Here  perfect  bliss  can  ne'er  be  found, 

The  honey's  mix'd  with  gall : 
'Midst  changing  scenes,  and  dying  friends. 
Be  thou  my  all  in  all. 

QQ5  (277)    CM-    Cowper. 

vuO.  Submission. 

X  f\  LORD !  my  best  desires  fulfil, 
L   ^-^    And  help  me  to  resign 

Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  No !  let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize  to  thee, 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Nor  wilt  withhold,  from  me. 

4  Thy  fayour  all  my  journey  through 

Thou  art  engag'd  to  grant ; 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

5  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way 

Shall  I  resist  them  both  ? 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crush'd  before  the  moth  ! 

6  But,  ah  !  my  inmost  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway ; 
Else  the  next  cloud,  that  veils  my  skies. 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

V uO.    Filial  Submission,  Heb.  xii.  7. 

1  4  ND  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high, 
-^-  To  say,  »  My  Father,  God !' 
Lord !  at  thy  feet  I  fain  would  lie, 

And  learn  to  kiss  the  rod. 

2  I  would  submit  to  all  thy  will, 

For  thou  art  good  ana  wise; 
650 


279  HOLY  SPIRIT.  997 

Let  every  anxious  thought  be  still, 
Nor  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

3  Tlw  love  can  cheer  the  darksome  gloom, 

And  bid  me  wait  serene, 
Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom, 
And  brighten  all  the  scene. 

4  '  My  Father,' — 0  permit  my  heart 

To  plead  her  humble  claim, 
And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

QQ7  (279)     C.  M.    T.  Greene. 

******    It  is  the  Lord — let  him  do  what  seemetk 
him  goo>l,  1  Sam.  iii.  18. 

1  TT  is  the  Lord — enthron'd  in  light, 
■■■  Whose  claims  are  all  divine  ; 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 

To  govern  me  and  mine. 

2  It  is  the  Lord — should  I  distrust, 

Or  contradict  his  will, 
Who  cannot  do  but  what  is  just, 
And  must  be  righteous  still  ? 

3  It  is  the  Lord — who  gives  me  all 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease ; 
And,  of  his  bounties,  may  recall 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

4  It  is  the  Lord — who  can  sustain 

Beneath  the  heaviest  load— - 
From  whom  assistance  I  obtain 
To  tread  the  thorny  road. 

5  It  is  the  Lord — whose  matchless  skill 

Can,  from  afflictions  raise 
Matter  eternity  to  fill 
With  ever-growing  praise. 

6  It  is  the  Lord — my  covenant  God, 

Thrice  blessed  be  his  name  ! 
Wrhose  gracious  promise,  seal'd  with  blood, 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 

7  His  cov'nant  will  my  soul  defend, 

Should  nature's  self  expire, 
And  the  great  Judge  of  Ail  descend 
In  awful  flames  of  fire ! 

B  And  can  my  soul,  with  hopes  like  these, 
Be  sullen,  or  repine  ? 
No,  gracious  God !  take  what  thou  please/ 
To  thee  I  all  resign. 
651 


998,  999      graces  of  the      280,  281 

QQQ         (28°)    CM-    Needham. 
J  JO.      Self- Denial;  or,  taking  up  the  Cross9 
Mark  viii.  38.   Luke  ix.  26. 

1  \  SHAM'D  of  Christ!— rny  soul,  disdain 
■**-  The  mean,  ungenVous  thought : 
Shall  I  disown  that  Friend,  whose  blood 

To  man  salvation  brought? 

2  With  the  glad  news  of  lore  and  peace, 

From  heaven  to  earth  he  came  ; 
For  us  endur'd  the  painful  cross — 
For  us  despis'd  the  shame. 

3  At  his  command  we  must  take  up 

Our  cross  without  delay; 
Our  lives — and  thousand  lives  of  ours— 
Can  ne'er  his  love  repay. 

4  Each  faithful  sufPrer  Jesus  views 

With  infinite  delight : 
Their  lives  to  him  are  dear ;  their  deaths 
Are  precious  in  his  sight. 

5  To  bear  his  name — his  cross  to  bear — 

Our  highest  honour  this ! 
Who  nobly  suffers  now  for  him 
Shall  reign  with  him  in  bliss. 

6  But  should,  we  in  the  evil  day, 

From  our  profession  fly, — 
Jesus,  the  Judge,  before  the  world. 
The  traitor  will  deny. 

QQQ  <281)     C.M. 

**y^«  Self-Denial,  Mark  viii.  34.  Luke  ix.  23. 

1  A  ND  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 
•**-  My  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  ? — 
It  is  but  right !  since  thou  hast  done 

Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go ! — One  look  from  thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  credit,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  live*— 

How  worthless  they  appear 
Compar'd  with  thee,  Supremely  Good  J 
Divinely  Bright  and  Fair ! 

4  Saviour  of  souls  !  could  I  from  thee 

A  single  smile  obtain, 
652 


282,  285        holy  spirit.    1000,  1001 

Though  destitute  of  all  things  else, 
I'd  glory  in  my  gain. 

,aaa  (282)  CM.  Dr.  Watts's  Sermons. 
LUUV.  Sincerity  and  Tndh,  Phil.  iv.  8. 
I  T  ET  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name, 

•*-*  Their  holy  vows  fulfil ; 

The  saints — the  followers  of  the  Lamb — 
Are  men  of  honour  still. 

3  True  to  the  solemn  oaths  they  take, 

Though  to  their  hurt  they  swear, 
Constant  and  just  to  all  they  speak — 

For  God  and  angels  hear. 
S  Still  with  their  lips  their  hearts  agree, 

Nor  flatt'ring  words  devise  ; 
They  know  the  God  of  truth  can  see 

Through  ev'ry  false  disguise. 

4  They  hate  th'  appearance  of  a  lie, 

In  all  the  shapes  it  wears, 
Firm  to  the  truth  ;  and,  when  they  die, 
Eternal  life  is  their's. 

0  Lo!  from  afar  the  Lord  descends, 

And  brings  the  judgment  down  ; 
He  bids  Ms  saints — his  faithful  friends, 
Rise  and  possess  their  crown. 

5  While  Satan  trembles  at  the  sight, 

And  devils  wish  to  die, 
Where  will  the  faithless  hypocrite 
And  guilty  liar  fly  ? 

1001  <2S3)    St  M*    Beddome- 

1 UU 1 .  Sincerity  desired. 

1  TF  secret  fraud  should  dwell 
■  Within  this  heart  of  mine  ; 

Purge  out,  0  God !  that  cursed  leaven, 
And  make  me  wholly  thine. 

2  If  any  rival  there 

Dares  to  usurp  the  throne, 
Oh,  tear  the  infernal  traitor  thence, 
And  reign  thyself  alone. 
5      Is  any  lust  conceal'd  ? 
Bring  it  to  open  view  ; 
Search,  search,  dear  Lord !  my  inmost  soul, 
And  all  its  powers  renew. 
653  55* 


1002  GRACES  OF  THE  284 

1009      <2S4)  Clstpart.)  CM.  Fawcett. 
1UUZ..    Spiritual  Mindedness ;  or,  Inward  Re- 
lisioTi* 

1  T>  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 

,    -■-*'  Of  mortals  here  below  ; 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know  ! 

2  More  needful  this  than  glittering  wealth, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows  ; 
Not  reputation,  food,  or  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom  ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  Oh,  may  ray  heart,  by  grace  renew'd, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdu'd, 
His  government  to  own ! 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love, 

Be  jom'd  with  godly  fear  : 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

6  Preserve  me  from  the  snares  of  sin, 

Through  my  remaining  days  ; 
And  in  me  let  each  virtue  shine 
To  my  Redeemer's  praise. 
If  Let  lively  hope  my  soul  inspire ; 
Let  warm  affections  rise  ; 
And  may  I  wait  with  strong  desire, 
To  mount  above  the  skies ! 

1009       (284>    (2d  Part.)    CM. 
1UUZ..  Godliness  profitable,  1  Tim.  iv.  8. 

1  TTOW  vast  the  blessings,  how  divine, 
■"-*■  From  godliness  which  flow  ! 

Nor  men,  nor  angels,  should  they  join, 
Can  half  its  value  show. 

2  Ten  thousand  comforts  it  procures 

To  christians,  while  on  earth ; 
It  endless  happiness  secures, 
And  frees  from  endless  death. 

3  God,  for  himself,  hath  set  apart 

The  godly  whom  he  loves  ; 
They  have  a  place  within  his  heart  j 
Their  conduct  he  approves* 
654 


285,  286      holy  spirit.      1003,  1004 

4  [There  is  a  rich  and  free  reward, 

The  eve  of  faith  descries, 
Reserv'd  iov  all,  who  fear  the  Lord, 
Above  the  starry  skies.] 

5  A  glorious  kingdom,  and  a  crown, 

Christ  will  on  such  bestow  ; 
For  them  the  seeds  of  bliss  are  sown, 
The  fruits  of  glory  grow. 

ino^         (':S5)   CM-   Tate' 

i\j\jo»    Encouragement  to  trust  and  love  God, 
Psalm  xxxiv. 

1  rpHROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life,— 
-*-    In  trouble  and  in  joy, 

The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all,  who  arc  distrest, 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  grief  to  rest. 

3  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just; 
Protection  he  affords  to  all 
Who  make  his  name  their  trust. 

4  Oh,  make  but  trial  of  his  love ! — 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide.  " 

5  Fear  him,  ye  saints !  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  : 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, — 

Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 
*>  While  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey, 

The  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  such  as  put  their  trust  in  him, 

And  see  their  need  supply'd. 

lAfH  (-86)     (1st  Part.)    L.  M. 

JUU4.  Trust  mid  Confidence,  Hab.  hi.  17,  IS. 
WAY,  my  unbelieving  fear! 
*-  Let  fear  in  me  no  more  take  place  ; 
My  Saviour  doth  not  yet  appear  ; 
He  hides  the  brightness  of  his  face  : 
But  shall  I  therefore  let  him  go, 
And  basely  to  the  tempter  yield  ? 
No,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus,  no ! 
I  never  will  give  up  my  shield. 
555    " 


A* 


1 004,  1005    graces  of  the    286,  287 

2  Although  the  Tine  its  fruit  deny, 
Although  the  olive  yield  no  oil, 
The  withering  fig-tree  droop  and  die, 
The  field  illude  the  tiller's  toil — 
The  empty  stall  no  herd  afford — 
And  perish  all  the  bleating  race  ; 
Yet,  I  will  triumph  in  the  Lord ! — 
The  God  of  my  salvation  praise ! 

3  Away,  each  unbelieving  fear ! 

Let  fear  to  cheering  hope  give  place  ; 

My  Saviour  will  at  length  appear, 

And  show  the  brightness  of  his  face : 

Though  now  my  prospects  all  be  cross'd — 

My  blooming  hopes  cut  off  I  see ; 

Still  will  I  in  my  Jesus  trust, 

Whose  boundless  love  can  reach  to  me. 

4  In  hope — believing  against  hope — 
His  promis'd  mercy  will  I  claim  ; 
His  gracious  word  shall  bear  me  up 
To  seek  salvation  in  his  name  : 
Soon,  my  dear  Saviour,  bring  it  nigh ! 
My  soul  shall  then  outstrip  the  wind, 
On  wings  of  love  mount  up  on  high, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

100 J.       (286)   (2dPart-)  LM- 

l\j\j<±.    jin  Tilings  working  for  good,  fyc. 

1  rpEMPTATIONS,  trials,  doubts,  and  fears. 

-*-    Wants,  losses,  crosses,  groans,  and  tears, 
Will,  through  the  grace  of  God,  our  friend, 
In  everlasting  triumphs  end ! 

2  To  those  who  him  sincerely  love, 
All  penal  evils  blessings  prove  ; 

Whom  grace  hath  call'd  and  made  his  own, 
Nor  fires  can  burn,  nor  floods  can  drown. 

3  Lord,  let  this  thought  in  deep  distress 
Our  hopes  confirm,  our  spirits  raise; 
'Midst  earth  and  hell's  opposing  pow'ra, 
We  still  are  safe  if  thou  art  ours. 

lOO^        (287>    <lst  Part)    LM- 
hj\ju.  Humble  Trust ;  or,  Despair  prevented, 

1  T  ORD,  didst  thou  die,  but  not  for  me  ? 

"  Am  I  forbid  to  trust  thy  blood  ? 

Hast  thou  not  pardons,  rich  and  free  ? 

And  grace,  an  overwhelming  flood  ? 

Who,  then,  shall  drive  my  trembling  soul 

From  thee,  to  regions  of  despair  ? 

656 


287  HOLY  SPIRIT.  1005 

Who  has  survey' d  the  sacred  roll, 
And  found  my  "name  not  written  there  ? 

3  Presumptuous  thought !  to  fix  the  bound— 
To  limit  mercy's  sovereign  reign  : 

"What  other  happy  souls  have  found, 
I'll  seek  ;  nor  shall  I  seek  in  vain. 

4  I  own  my  guilt ;  my  sins  confess  ; 
Can  men  or  devils  make  them  more  ! 
Of  crimes,  already  numberless, 
Vain  the  attempt  to  swell  the  score. 

5  Were  the  black  list  before  my  sight, 
While  I  remember  thou  hast'dy'll, 
'Twould  only  urge  my  speedier  flight 
To  seek  salvation  at  thy  side. 

6  Low  at  thy  feet  I'll  cast  me  down, 
To  thee  reveal  my  guilt  and  fear  ; 

And — if  thou  spurn  me  from  thy  throne— 
I'll  be  the  first  who  perish'd  there. 

1005      <-sr    wp««J  CM- 

i\j\j<j,     Trust  encouraged  by  the  Promise^ 
I  icill  be  their  God. 

1  TF  God  is  mine,  then  present  things^ 
*  And  things  to  come,  are  mine  ; 
Yea.  Christ,  his  word,  and  Spirit  too, 

Ana  glory  all  divine. 

2  If  he  is  mine,  then  from  his  love, 

He  every  trouble  sends ; 
All  tilings  are  working  for  my  good, 
And  bliss  his  rod  attends. 

3  If  he  is  mine,  I  need  not  fear 

The  rage  of  earth  and  hell ; 
He  will  support  my  feeble  frame, 
Their  utmost  force  repel. 

4  If  he  is  mine,  let  friends  forsake, — 

Let  wealth  and  honours  flee — 
Sure  he,  who  giveth  me  himself, 
Is  more  than  these  to  me. 

5  If  he  is  mine,  I'll  boldly  pass 

Through  death's  tremendous  vale  : 
He  is  a  solid  comfort,  when 
All  other  comforts  fail. 

6  Oh,  tell  me,  Lord!  that  thou  art  mine; 

What  can  I  wish  beside? 
My  soul  shall  at  the  fountain  live, 
When  all  the  streams  are  dry'd. 
&57 


1006  GRACES   OF  THE  £88 

iaap      (288)     (1st  Part.)  C.  M.  Beddome. 
1UUO.  Fear  not. 

1  VE  trembling  souls  !  dismiss  your  fears ; 
-■-    Be  mercy  all  your  theme  ; 

Mercy,  which,  like  a  river,  flows 
In  one  continued  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell ; 

God  will  these  powers  restrain  ; 
His  mighty  arm  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good : 

He  will  for  his  provide ; 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  all  they  need  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone ; 
He's  faithful  to  his  promises, — 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Or  death's  tremendous  sting ; 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve- 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

6  You,  in  his  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 

May  confidently  trust; 
His  wisdom  guides,  his  power  protects, 
His  grace  rewards  the  just. 

1 UUO.       Trust  in  God  promoted  by  grateful 
Recollection. 

1  I^EAR  Lord !  why  should  I  doubt  thy  love, 
-^  Or  disbelieve  thy  grace  ? 

Sure  thy  compassions  ne'er  remove, 
Although  thou  hide  thy  face. 

2  Thy  smiles  have  freed  my  heart  from  pain, 

My  drooping  spirits  cheer 'd ; 
And  wilt  thou  not  appear  again 
Where  thou  hast  once  appear'd  ? 

3  Hast  thou  not  form'd  my  soul  anew, 

And  told  me  I  am  thine  ? 
And  wilt  thou  now  thy  work  undo. 
Or  break  thy  word  divine ! 

4  Dost  thou  repent  ?  wilt  thou  deny 

The  gifts  thou  hast  bestow'd  ? 
Or,  are  those  streams  of  mercy  dry, 
Which  once  so  freely  flow'  - 1 
658 


289, 290         holy  spirit.     lOOr,  100& 

a  Lord  !  let  not  groundless  fears  destroy 
The  mercies  now  posscss'd  : 
I'll  praise  for  blessings  I  enjoy, 
And  trust  for  all  the  rest. 

1  007         (2S9)   S'  8*  6*   Jesse- 

1 W  / .    fears  removed — It  is  J ;  be  not  afraid, 

.John  vi.  20. 

1  TTNCLEAN  !  unclean  !  and  full  of  sin, 
U   From  first  to  last,  O  Lord,  I've  been  ! 

Deceitful  is  my  heart : 
Guilt  presses  down  my  burden'd  soul  ; 
But  Jesus  can  the  waves  control, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart. 

2  When  first  I  heard  his  word  of  grace, 
Ungratefully  I  hid  my  face, — 

Ungratefully  delay'd  : 
At  length  his  voice  more  powerful  came, 
1  'Tis  I,'  he  cried,  '  I,  still  the  same ; 

*  Thou  need'st  not  be  afraid.' 

3  My  heart  was  chansj'd  ;  in  that  same  hour 
My  soul  confess'd  his  mighty  power ; 

Dut  flow'd  the  briny  tear: 
I  listen'd  still  to  hear  his  voice  ; 
Again  he  said,  '  In  me  rejoice  ; 

*  'Tis  I ; — thou  need'st  not  fear.' 

4  '  Un worth v  of  thy  love  !'  I  cried : 
*  Freely  I  love,'  he  soon  reply'd, 

*  On  me  thy  faith  be  staid  : 

{  On  me  for  every  tlnng  depend  ; 
1  I'm  Jesus  still,  the  sinner's  friend, — 
'Thou  need'st  not  be  afraid.' 

lOftft        (29°)    104th#    Newton- 

1UUO.    J  wtfi  trust,  and  not  be  afraid,  Isaiah 

xii.  2. 

1  T3EG0NE,  unbelief!  my  Saviour  is  near, 
■*-*  And  for  my  relief  will  surely  appear  : 

By  prayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  he  will  perform : 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel,  I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  Though  dark  be  my  way,  since  he  is  my  guide.. 
'Tis  mine  to  obey,  'tis  his  to  provide : 

Tho'  cisterns  be  broken,  and  creatures  all  fail, 
The  word  he  has  spoken  shall  surely  prevail. 

3  His  love,  in  time  past,  forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last  in  trouble  to  sink  ; 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in  review,    [thro', 
Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  help  me  quite 

659 


1009,  1010     GRACES  OF  THE     291, 292 

4  Detcrmin'd  to  save,  he  watch'd  o'er  my  path, 
When,  Satan's  blind  slave,  I  sported  with  death; 
And  can  he  have  taught  me  to  trust  in  his  name, 
And  thus   far  have  Drought  me  to  put  me  to 

shame  ? 

5  Why  should  I  complain  of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  ? — he  told  me  no  less  : 
The  heirs  of  salvation,  I  know  from  his  word, 
Thro'  much  tribulation  must  follow  their  Lord. 

6  How  bitter  that  cup  no  heart  can  conceive, 
Which  he  drank  quite  up,  that  sinners  might 

live !  [mine  ; 

His  way  was  much  rougher  and  darker  than 
Did  Christ,  my  Lord,  suffer,  and  shall  1  repine7 

7  Since  all  that  I  meet  shall  work  for  my  good, 
The  bitter  is  sweet,  the  med'cine  is  food  ; 
Tho'  painful  at  present,  'twill  cease  before  long, 
And  then,  O  how  pleasant  the  conqueror's  song  ! 

moo  <291)  LM- 

1UUJ«  True  Wisdom,  Prov.  iii.  13—18. 

1  TTAPPY  the  man  who  finds  the  grace — 
-"-  The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race ; 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above, 

And  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love  ! 

2  Happy,  beyond  description,  he 

Who  knows,  *  the  Saviour  died  for  me' — 
The  gift  unspeakable  obtains, 
And  heavenly  understanding  gains. 

3  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flowery  paths  are  peace  : 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer, 

And  gold  is  dross  compar'd  with  her 

4  He  finds,  who  wisdom  apprehends, 
A  life  begun  that  never  ends ; 
The  tree  of  life  divine  she  is, 

Set  in  the  midst  of  Paradise. 

5  Happy  the  man,  who  wisdom  gains, 
In  whose  obedient  heart  she  reigns  ; 
He  owns,  and  will  for  ever  own, 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  heaven,  are  one. 

iaia      (292)  L.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 

1U1U.  Zeal  for  Christ,  John  xxi.  18—20. 

1  "DLEST  men,  who  stretch  their  willing  hand* 
•"-*  Submissive  to  their  Lord's  commands, 
And  yield  their  liberty  and  breath 
To  him  that  lov'd  their  souls  in  death ! 
660 


293  HOLY  SPIRIT.  1011 

2  Lead  me  to  suffer  and  to  die, 

If  thou,  my  gracious  Lord !  art  nigh  : 
One  smile  from  thee  my  heart  shall  fire, 
And  teach  me,  smiling,  to  expire. 

3  If  nature  at  the  trial  shake, 

And  from  the  cross  or  flames  draw  back, 
Grace  can  its  feeble  courage  raise, 
And  turn  its  tremblings  into  praise. 

4  While  scarce  I  dare  with  Peter  say, — 
*  I'll  boldly  tread  the  bleeding  way  ;' 
Yet,  in  thy  steps,  like  John,  I'd  move 
With  humble  hope  and  silent  love. 

mil       (293)  (1st Part.)  CM.  Beddome. 
1U1 1 .  jjoly  Zed  and  Diligence. 

1  TlfHILE  carnal  men,  with  all  their  might, 

**    Earth's  vanities  pursue, 
How  slow  the  advances  which  I  make, 
With  heaven  itself  in  view ! 

2  Inspire  my  soul  with  holy  zeal ; 

Great  God  !  my  love  inflame  ; 
Religion  without  zeal  and  love, 
Is  but  an  empty  name. 

3  To  gain  the  top  of  Zion's  hill 

May  I  with  fervour  strive  ; 
And  all  those  powers  employ  for  thee 
Which  I  from  thee  derive  ! 

iAi  -i         (293)    (2d  Part.)    CM. 
1U11.  Zeal  for  God. 

1  ¥F  dutv  calls,  and  suffering  too, 
-l  My  Lord  !  I'd  follow  thee  ; 

As  thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do ; 
As  thou  art,  would  I  be. 

2  With  zeal  inflam'd,  'twas  thy  delight 

To  do  thy  Father's  will ; 
May  the  same  zeal  my  soul  excite 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 

3  Meekness,  humility,  and  love, 

Did  through  thy  conduct  shine  ; 
Oh,  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine  ! 

4  Depending  on  thy  sov'reign  grace, 

I'll  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
With  willing  mind  thy  footsteps  traee3 
And  climo  to  thine  abode, 
661  SS 


1012  THE   CHRISTIAN".  294 

PAUSE. 

5  Oh,  let  me  run  the  Christian  race 

With  diligence  and  speed ! 
God's  Word,  his  Spirit,  and  his  Grace, 
Do  all  to  duty  lead. 

6  Did  Jesus  leave  the  realms  of  bliss 

To  save  from  sin  and  hell  ? 
A  love  so  wonderful  as  this 
Calls  for  a  glowing  zeal. 

7  Those  who  to  Christ  for  refuge  flee, 

Should  in  his  footsteps  tread ; 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  should  be 
Both  trusted  and  obey'd. 

THE  CHRISTIAN. 

1019      (294)  (lstPart0  LM-  Fawcett. 
1\JIA.  The  christian  awakened — c  What  must  1 
do  to  be  saved  T  Acts  ix.  6. 

1  "1TTITH  melting  heart  and  weeping  eyes, 

*  *    My  guilty  soul  for  mercv  cries ; 
What  shall  I  do,  or  whither  nee, 
T'  escape  that  vengeance  die  to  me  ? 

2  Till  now,  I  saw  no  danger  nisrh  : 

I  liv'd  at  ease,  nor  fear'd  to  die  ; 
Wrapt  up  in  self-deceit  and  pride, 

I I  shall  have  peace  at  last,'  I  cried, 

3  But  when,  great  God  f  thy  light  divine 
Had  shone  on  this  dark  soul  of  mine, 
Then  I  beheld,  with  trembling  awe, 
The  terrors  of  thy  holy  law. 

4  How  dreadful,  now,  my  guilt  appears, 
In  childhood,  youth,  and  growing  years  ! 
Before  thy  pure  discerning  eye, 

Lord,  what  a  filthy  wretch  am  I ! 

5  Should  vengeance  still  my  soul  pursue, 
Death  and  destruction  are  my  due  ; 
Yet  mercy  can  my  guilt  forgive, 

And  bid  a  dying  sinner  live. 

6  Does  not  thy  sacred  word  proclaim 
Salvation  free  in  Jesus'  name? 

To  him  I  look,  and  humbly  cry, 

1  0  save  a  wretch  condemn'd  to  die !' 

1019      (294)   (2dPart-)   c-  M- 

J'  The  great  Questian  answered. 
ITS  there,  in  heav'n  or  earth,  who  can 
x  A  wretched  mortal  «ave  ? 

m 


295  THE   CHRISTIAN'.  1013 

Make  a  poor  lep'rous  sinner  clean? 
Redeem  an  heJpless  s lav.    — 
i  Who  can  appease  an  angry  God  ?— 
Relieve  a  burden'd  mind  ? 
In  whom  a  soul,  o'erwhelm'd  with  guilt. 
May  ease  and  safety  I 

3  Yes !  there  is  One,  who  dwells  on  high,. 
That  can  do  this  and  more  ; 
A  Being  of  unbounded  love 
And  uncontrolled  power — 

i  Immanvd  is  his  name;  who  once. 
Upon  th'  accursed  tree, 
Bore  the  vast  weight  of  all  their  sins 
Who,  burden'd,  to  him  flee. 

5  But  now  he  lives— he  ever  lives, 

And  pleads  what  he  hath  done  ; 
Whilst  God  ten  thousand  crimes  forgives, 
Through  his  atoning  Son. 

6  Jesus  !  I  to  thy  feet  repair, 

And  there  will  prostrate  lie  ; 
Be  thou  propitious  to  my  prayer, 
And  I  shall  never  die. 

101  ^        (295)    ^  7-    D'  Turner- 

1U1  J.  jesuSj  tknu  Son  of  David,  have  merty  o  l 

me,  Mark  x.  47. 

1  JESUS,  full  of  all  compassion, 

*J    Hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  cry  ; 
Let  me  know  thy  great  salvation  ; 
See  !  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting, 

Overwhelm'd  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting, 
Send,  0  send  me  quick  relief! 

3  [Whither  should  a  wretch  he  flying, 

But  to  him  who  comfort  gives  I 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  dying, 
But  to  him  who  ever  lives  ?"] 

4  [While  I  view  thee,  wounded,  grieving,. 

Breathless,  on  the  cursed  tree, 
Fain  I'd  feel  my  heart  believing 
That  thou  su'ffer'dst  thus  for  me. 

5  With  thy  righteousness  and  Spirit, 

I  am  more  than  angels  blest ; 
Heir  with  thee,  all  tilings  inherit, — 
Pe.ace,  and  joy,  and  endless  rest, 
663 


j 


1014  THE  CHRISTIAN.  296 

6  Without  thee,  the  world  possessing, 

I  should  be  a  wretch  undone  ; 
Search  through  heaven,— the  land  of  blessing, 
Seeking  good,  and  finding  none.] 

7  Hear,  then,  blessed  Saviour,  hear  me  ! 

My  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust ; 
Send  the  Comforter  to  cheer  me ; 
Lo !  in  thee  I  put  my  trust. 

S  On  the  word  thy  blood  hath  sealed, 
Hangs  my  everlasting  all ; 
Let  thine  arm  be  now  revealed  ; 
Stay,  O  stay  me,  lest  I  fall ! 
9  In  the  world  of  endless  ruin, 
Let  it  never.  Lord,  be  said, 
'  Here's  a  soul  that  perish'd  suing 
*  For  the  boasted  Saviour's  aid !' 
10  Sav'd— the  deed  shall  spread  new  glory 
Through  the  shining  realms  above  ! 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story, 
All  enraptur'd  with  thy  love  ! 

I  Oil         <296)     (Fi^t  Part.)    Vs. 

i\ji-t.  Longing  for  an  Interest  in  the  Redeemer. 

1  rj RACIOUS  Lord,  incline  thine  ear ! 
"  My  requests  vouchsafe  to  hear ; 
Hear  my  never-ceasing  cry  ; 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

2  Wealth  and  honour  I  disdain, 
Earthly  comforts,  Lord,  are  vain ; 
These  can  never  satisfy, 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

3  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt. 
Only  ease  me  of  my  guilt : 
Suppliant  at  thy  feet  1  lie, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

i  All  unholy  and  unclean, 

I  am  nothing  else  but  sin  ; 

On  thy  mercy  I  rely, 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 
5  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost : 

In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust : 

With  my  earnest  suit  comply ; 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 
3  Thou  dost  promise  to  forgive 

All  who  in  thy  Son  believe  : 
664 


396  THE  CHRISTIAN.  1014 

Lord,  I  know  thou  canst  not  lie : 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 
7  Father,  dost  thou  seem  to  frown  ? 
Let  me  shelter  in  thy  Son ! 
Jesus !  to  thine  arms  I  fly  ; 
Come  and  save  me,  or  I  die. 

iAii  (296)     (Second  Part. )     C.  M. 

l\Jl^±.ffeip  m6j  my  God—Oh  save  me,  Ps.  cix.  26, 

1  TTELP  and  salvation,  Lord !  I  crave  ; 

•"■  For  both  I  greatly  need  : 
None  else  these  blessings  can  bestow  j 
From  thee  they  must  proceed. 

2  Help  me  thy  glories  to  behold  ; 

Thy  loveliness  to  see : 
Save  from  an  atheistic  heart, 
Which  shuns  the  Deity. 

3  [Help  me  the  turpitude  of  sin 

With  shame  to  realize  : 
Save  from  impenitence ;  and  thaw 
A  breast  as  hard  as  ice.] 

4  Help  me  to  cleave  to  Christ  alone ! 

Where  else  can  sinners  fly  ? 
Save  me  from  all  self- righteousness, 
And  every  idol  nigh. 

5  Help  me  to  live  upon  thy  word, — 

The  Christian's  daily"  food  : 
Save  me  from  unbelief,  that  foe — " 
That  bar  to  every  good. 

6  Help  me  to  do  thy  holy  will ; 

Let  duty  bliss  dispense  : 
Save  from  a  disobedient  heart, 
From  sloth  and  negligence. 

7  Help  me  to  persevere  in  grace  ; 

Still  gladly  following  on  : 
Save  me  from  each  backsliding  path, 
To  which  my  heart  is  prone. 
3  [Help,  in  prosperity,  that  I 
True  gratitude  may  find  : 
Save  me  from  pride  and  carnal  ease, 
And  from  an  earthly  mind. 
9  Help,  in  adversity,  to  bow 
My  neck  to  bear  the  yoke  : 
Save  me  from  wrath  and  discontent, 
Which  would  my  God  provoke.] 
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(015  THE  CHRISTIAN'.  297 

10  Help  me  to  conquer  all  my  foes, 
.    Satan,  the  world,  and  sin  : 

Save  from  temptation's  snares  without, 
And  this  base  heart  within. 

1 1  Help  me  to  wait  the  time  decreed, 

And  then  meet  death  with  joy  : 
Save  me  from  all  the  ills  of  life, — 
The  dread  of  death  destroy. 

1  HI  n  <297)  (First  Part.)  L.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 
1 U 1 0.    Clwosing  the  better  Part,  Luke  x.  42, 
i  T>ESET  with  snares  on  every  hand, 
-*-*  In  life's  uncertain  path  I  stand  : 
Saviour  divine  !  diffuse  thy  light 
To  guide  my  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

2  Engage  this  roving,  treach'rous  heart, 
To  fix  on  Mary's  better  part, 

To  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day, 

For  joys  that  none  can  take  away. 

3  Then  let  the  wildest  storms  arise  ; 
Let  tempests  mingle  earth  and  skies  , 
No  fatal  shipwreck  shall  I  fear, 

But  all  my  treasures  with  me  bear. 

4  If  thou,  my  Jesus!  still  be  nigh, 
Cheerful  I  live,  and  joyful  die ; 
Secure,  when  mortal  comforts  flee, 
To  find  ten  thousand  worlds  in  thee. 

1  01  r>  (297)     (second  Part.)     8.  8.  f>. 

1  \J  1  J.    Jldmiring  the  Love  of  God  in  Chris1. 

1  "jl/f  Y  God  !  thy  boundless  love  we  praise  ; 
■*■*-■■  How  bright  on  high  its  glories  blaze — 

How  sweetly  bloom  below  1 
It  streams  from  thy  eternal  throne  ; 
Through  heaven  its  joys  for  ever  run, 

And  o'er  tire  earth  they  flow. 

2  'Tis  Love  that  gilds  the  vernal  ray- 
Adorns  the  fiowry  robe  of  May — 

Perfumes  the  breathing  gale : 
'Tis  Love  that  loads  the  plenteous  plain 
With  blushing  fruits  and  golden  grain, 

And  smiles  o'er  ev'ry  vale. 

3  But,  in  thy  gospel,  it  appears 
In  sweeter,  fairer  characters, 

And  charms  the  ravish'd  breast ; 
There,  Love  immortal  leaves  the  sky, 
To  wipe  the  drooping  mourner's  eye.       v 

And  give  the  weary  rest. 
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£98  THE  CHRISTIAN.  10l6 

4  There  smiles  a  kind  propitious  God — 
There  flows  a  dying  Saviour's  blood, 

The  pledge  of  sins  forgiv'n  ; 
There  Faith,  bright  cherub,  points  the  way 
To  regions  of  eternal  day, 

And  opens  all  her  heav'n. 

5  Then,  in  redeeming  Love,  rejoice, 
My  soul ! — and  hear  a  Saviour's  voice, 

That  calls  thee  to  the  skies : 
Above  life's  empty  scenes  aspire — 
Its  sordid  cares  and  mean  desire — 

And  seize  th'  eternal  prize. 

mi  a   (298)  (First Part)  S.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge, 
JUIO.    Devoting  himself  to  God,  Rom.  xii.  1. 
X        \  ND  will  th'  eternal  King 

-^*-  So  mean  a  gift  reward? 
That  off 'ring,  Lord,  with  joy  we  bring, 

Which  thine  own  hand  prepar'd. 

2  We  own  thy  various  claim  j 
And  to  thine  altar  move, 

The  willing  victims  of  thy  grace. 
And  bound  with  cords  of  love. 

3  Descend,  celestial  fire ! 
The  sacrifice  inflame : 

So  shall  a  grateful  odour  rise, 
Through  our  Redeemer's  name. 

lU  ID.     Going  forward;  or,  Difficidties  the 
Occasion  of  Prayer  and  Pleading,  Exod.  xiv.  lb. 

1  T  IKE  Israel,  Lord,  am  I ! 
-■-*  My  soul  is  at  a  stand  ; 

A  sea  before,  an  host  behind, 
And  rocks  on  either  hand. 

2  0  Lord !  I  cry  to  thee, 
And  would  thy  word  obey : 

Bid  me  advance  ;  and,  through  the  sea. 
Create  a  new-made  way. 

3  Without  thee,  I  must  sink 
Beneath  the  swelling  flood, 

Or  fall  a  prey  to  those  who  think 
To  glut  them  with  my  blood. 

4  The  time  of  greatest  straits, 
Thy  chosen  time  has  been 

To  manifest  thy  power  is  great, 
And  make  thy  glory  seen. 
667 


1016,1017     THE  CHRISTIAN.      298,299 

5      Thou  wast  by  Abra'm  own'd 
A  God  in  time  of  need  : — 
Thou  art  Jehovah-Jireh  found 
By  all  of  Abra'm's  seed. 
3      Thy  power  is  still  the  same  ; 
On  thee  I  would  rely  ; 
Wilt  thou  not  answer  to  thy  name 
To  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 
7      Oh,  send  deliv'rance  down  ! 
Display  the  arm  divine  ! 
So  shall  the  praise  be  all  thy  own, 
And  I  be  doubly  thine. 

|Aifi  (298)     (3d  Part.)     L.  M. 

1U1U'     Renouncing  the  moral  Lav:  as  a  Covr- 
nant  of  Life,  but  admiring  it  as  a  Rule  of  Conduct 

1  1CTHEN  Jesus  for  his  people  died, 

"    The  holy  law  was  satisfied : 
Its  awful  penalties  he  bore  ; 
It  can  command,  but  curse  no  more. 

2  He  having  suffer'd  in  their  stead, 
The  law  in  cov'nant  form  is  dead, 
But  rules  them  with  a  gentle  sway  ; 
And  they,  with  sweet  delight,  obey. 

i  Amazing  love  ! — how  rich,  how  free ! 
That  Christ  should  die  for  such  as  we  ! 
From  hence,  the  holiest  duties  flow 
Of  saints  above,  and  saints  below. 

infM    (299)   (1st  Part.)  L.  M.  Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
1 U I  /  .0ur  Bodies  the  Temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
1  Cor.  vi.  19.   1  John  r.  SI. 
AND  will  the  offended  God  again 
-^  Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men  ? 
Will  he  within  this  bosom  raise 
A  living  temple  to  his  praise  ? 

2  The  joyful  news  transports  my  breast : 
All  hail !  I  cry,  thou  heavenly  guest! 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  powers  within, 
And  let  the  King  of"  Glory  in. 

3  Enter  with  all  thy  heavenly  train  ! 
Here  live,  and  here  for  ever  reign  ! 
Thy  sceptre  o'er  my  passions  sway  ; 
Let  love  command,  and  I'll  obey. 

i  Reason  and  conscience  shall  submit. 
And  pav  their  homage  at  thy  feet ; 
663 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  1017 

To  thee  I'll  consecrate  my  heart, 
And  bid  each  rival  thence  depart. 
5  No  idol-god  shall  hold  a  place 
Within  tnis  temple  of  thy  orace  : 
Dagon  before  the  ark  shalffall, 
And  God  in  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

mi  7     <2")     (2aPart-)    c-  M. 
lUl  / .  Imploring  the  Presence  of  God. 

1  T  ORD !  let  me  see  thy  beauteous  face ! 
■*-*  It  yields  a  heav'n  below  ; 

And  angels  round  the  throne  will  say 
'Tis  all  the  heaven  they  know. 

2  A  glimpse — a  single  glimpse  of  thee 

Would  more  delight  my  soul 
Than  this  vain  world,  with  all  its  joys, 
Could  I  possess  the  whole. 

ini7         (299)     (3d  Part.)    L.  If. 

1U1  /  .    Happy  in  the  Salvation  of  God,  Psalm 
xlvi.  4. 

1  JNDULGENT  God!  to  Thee  I  raise 

■*-  My  spirit  fraught  with  joy  and  praise  : 
Grateful  I  bow  before  thy  throne, 
My  debt  of  mercy  there  to  own. 

2  Rivers  descending,  Lord !  from  Thee, 
Perpetual  glide  to  solace  me  : 

Their  varied  virtues  to  rehearse, 
Demands  an  everlasting  verse. 

3  And  yet  there  is,  beyond  the  rest, 

One  stream — the  widest  and  the  best — 
Salvation!  Lo,  the  purple  flood 
Rolls  rich  with  my  Redeemer's  blood, 

4  I  taste — delight  succeeds  to  wo  ; 

I  bathe — no  waters  cleanse  me  so  : 

Such  joy  and  purity  to  share, 

I  would' remain  enraptur'd  there. — 

5  Till  death  shall  give  this  soul  to  kno\t 
The  fulness  sought  in  vain  below  ; — 
The  fulness  of  that  boundless  sea 
Whence  flow'd  the  river  down  to  me. 

6  My  soul — with  such  a  scene  in  view — 
Bio's  mortal  joys  a  glad  adieu  ; 

Nor  dreads  a  few  chastising  woes 
Sent  with  such  love— so  soon  to  close. 
669 


1018,  1019    THE  CHRISTIAN.      300,  301 

imp        (300)     8.8.6.     J.  C.W. 
1 U 1 0.       The  Spiritual  Pilgrim. 

1  TTOW  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot, 

■-■-  How  free  from  anxious  care  and  thought. 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear ! 
Confin'd  to  neither  court  nor  cell, 
His  soul  disdains  dn  earth  to  dwell, 

He  only  sojourns  here. 

2  His  happiness  in  part  is  mine  ; 
Already  sav'd  from  self-design, 

From  every  creature- love — 
Bless'd  with  the  scorn  of  finite  good— 
My  soul  is  lighten'd  of  its  load, 

And  seeks  the  things  above. 

3  The  things  eternal  I  pursue, 
And  happiness  beyond  the  view 

Of  those  who  basely  pant 
For  things  by  nature  felt  and  seen : 
Their  honours,  wealth,  and  pleasures  mean, 

I  neither  have  nor  want. 

4  Nothing  on  earth  I  call  my  own  : 
A  stranger,  to  the  world  unknown, 

I  all  their  goods  despise  ! 
I  trample  on  their  whole  delight, 
And  seek  a  country  out  of  sight, — 

A  country  in  the  skies. 
*>  There  is  my  house  and  portion  fair ; 
My  treasure  and  my  heart  are  there, 

And  my  abiding  home  : 
For  me  my  elder  brethren  stay ; 
And  angels  beckon  me  away, 

And  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

6  I  come,  thy  servant,  Lord  !  replies, 

I  come  to  "meet  thee  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  heavenly  rest ; 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end ; 
Now — Oh,  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend! — 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast ! 

iniQ  (301)     7.6. 

IV LV.         rfte  Piigrim's  Song. 

1  t>  ISE,  my  soul !  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
■■■•'  Thy  better  portion  trace : 

Rise,  from  transitory  things, 
Towards  heav'n,  thy  native  place  ! 

2  Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars,  decay ; 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  ; 
670 


302,303     THE  CHRISTIAN.      1020,  1021 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepaid  above  ! 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun  ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source 
Thus  a  soul,  new-born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn  ; 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  the  Saviour  will  return 

Triumphant  in  the  skies  : 
Vet,  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given, — 
All  your  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchang'd  for  heav'n. 

IflOn       (302)  c-  M-  Dr-  Doddridge. 
lU^U.     Runninc-  the  Christian  Race,  Phil,  ili 

12—14. 
i     \  WAKE,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 
-^-  And  press'with  vigour  on  : 
A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high : 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 

Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

4  Bless'd  Saviour !  introduc'd  by  thee. 

Have  we  our  race  begun  ; 
And,  crown'd  with  vict'ry,  at  thy  feet 
We'll  lay  our  laurels  down. 

inOl       (303)    L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

IVZl.  The  Christian  Warfare,  Eph.  vi.  13—17, 
1  ]YTY  Captain  sounds  th'  alarm  of  war  : 

•*•*-■■  '  Awake  !  the  powers  of  hell  are  near  ! 

1  To  arms  !  to  arms  !'  I  hear  him  cry, 

i  'Tis  yours  to  conquer  or  to  die  !' 
2-  Rous'd  by  the  animating  sound. 

I  cast  my  eager  eves  around ; 
671 


1022  THE  CHRISTIAN.  504 

Make  haste  to  gird  my  armour  on, 
And  bid  each  trembling  fear  begone. 

3  Hope  is  my  helmet ;  faith  my  shield ; 
Thy  word,  my  God,  the  sword  I  wield : 
With  sacred  truth  my  loins  are  girt, 
And  holy  zeal  inspires  my  heart. 

4  Thus  arm'd,  I  venture  on  the  fight ; 
Resolv'd  to  put  my  foes  to  flight ; 
While  Jesus  kindly  deigns  to  spread 
His  conqu'ring  banner  o'er  my  head. 

5  In  him  I  hope  ;  in  him  I  trust ; 
His  bleeding  cross  is  all  my  boast : 
Through  troops  of  foes  he'll  lead  me  on 
To  vict'ry,  and  the  victor's  crown. 

1H99  (304>     148th- 

1U^'    The  Christian's  Spiritual  Voyage. 

1  TESUS!  at  thy  command 
•*   I  launch  into  the  deep, 
And  leave  my  native  land, 

Where  sin  lulls  all  asleep  : 
For  thee  I  would  the  world  resign, 
And  sail  to  heaven  with  thee  and  thine. 

2  Thou  art  my  pilot  wise ; 

My  compass  is  thy  word : 
My  soul  each  storm  defies, 

While  I  have  such  a  Lord ! 
I  trust  thy  faithfulness  and  pow'r 
To  save  me  in  the  trying  hour. 

3  Though  rocks  and  quicksands  deep 

Through  all  my  passage  lie  ; 
Yet  Christ  will  safely  keep 
And  guide  me  with  his  eye : 
My  anchor  hope  shall  firm  abide, 
And  I  each  boist'rous  storm  outride. 

4  By  faith  I  see  the  land, — 

The  port  of  endless  rest : 
My  soul,  thy  sails  expand, 

And  fly  to  Jesus'  breast ! 
Oh,  may  I  reach  the  heavenly  shore, 
Where  winds  and  waves  distress  no  more- 

5  Whene'er  becalm'd  I  lie, 

And  storms  forbear  to  toss, 
Be  thou,  dear  Lord !  still  nigh, 
Lest  I  should  suffer  loss  : 
For  more  the  treach'rous  calm  I  dread, 
Than  tempests  bursting  o'er  my  head. 


305,  306   the  christian.    1023, 1024 

6      Come,  Holy  Ghost !  and  blow 
A  prosp'rous  j^ale  of  grace  ; 
Waft  me  from  all  below 
To  heaven — my  destin'd  place  ! 
Then,  in  full  sail,  my  port  I'll  find, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

ia0q  (305)     Vs. 

X  U ZO.  Tempted— but  flying  to  Christ  the  Refuge, 

1  JESUS!  lover  of  my  soul, 
*J  Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll — 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high 1 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour  !  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 

Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, — 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ! 
Leave,  ah!  leave  me  not  alone  ! 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  ! 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring  : 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ !  art  all  I  want ; 

All  in  All  in  thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fanen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness, 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am — 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace, 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found- 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sins  : 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within : 
Thou  of  Life  the  fountain  art ! 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee  ! 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart,— 

Rise  to  all  eternity ! 

1094    (306)  (lstPart-)  LM-  Dr.  Doddridge 
i\)£-k.  The  Christian's  Temptations  moderated^ 

a  Proof  of  God's  Fidelity,  1  Cor.  x.  13. 
1  TVTOW  let  the  feeble  all  be  strong, 
*-~  And  make  Jehovah's  arm  their  song : 
673  57 


1024,  1025    THE  CHRISTIAN.      306,  307 

His  shield  is  spread  o'er  every  saint, 
And  thus  supported  who  shall  faint ! 
J  What  though  the  hosts  of  hell  engage 
With  mingled  cruelty  and  rage ! 
A  faithful  God  restrains  their  hands, 
And  chains  them  down  in  iron  bands. 

3  Bound  by  his  word,  he  will  display 
A  strength  proportion'd  to  our  day : 
And,  when  united  trials  meet, 
Will  show  a  path  of  safe  retreat. 

4  Thus  far  we  prove  that  promise  good, 
Which  Jesus  ratified  with  blood  : 
Still  is  he  gracious,  wise,  and  just ; 
And  still,  in  him,  let  Israel  trust. 

iao|       (306)    (2d  Part.)    Vs.    Cowper, 
IUZ4.  Welcoming  the  Cross. 

1  'HP  IS  my  happiness  below, 

-*-    Not  to  live  without  the  cross  ; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know 

Sanctifying  every  loss  : 
Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 

But — with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscrib'd  upon  them  all — 

This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2  God,  in  Israel,  sows  the  seeds 

Of  affliction,  pain,  and  toil ;    v \ 
These  spring  up,  and  choke  the  weeds 

Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil ; 
Trials  make  the  promise  sweet ; 

Trials  give  new  life  to  pray'r  ; 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, — 

Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here — 

No  chastisement  by  the  way — 
Might  I  not,  with  reason,  fear 

I  should  prove  a  cast-away  ? 
Bastards  may  escape  the  rod,* 

Sunk  in  earthly  vain  delight ; 
But  the  true-born  child  of  God 

Must  not, — would  not,  if  he  might. 

I  HO^      (307)  L-  M-   Dr-  s-  Stennett. 
■  U.4U.         The  j\jinistry  0j  Angels. 


w  In 


REAT  God  !  what  hosts  of  angels  stand, 
shining  ranks  at  thy  right  hand, 

374         *  Heb.  xii.  8. 


308  THE  CHRISTIAN.  102f 

Array'd  in  robes  of  dazzling  light, 
With  pinions  stretchM  for  distant  flight 

2  Immortal  fires  !  seraphic  flames ! 
Who  can  recount  their  various  names? 
In  strength  and  beautv  they  excel ; 
For  near  the  throne  of  God  they  dwell. 

3  How  eagerly  they  wish  to  know 
The  duties  he  would  have  them  do  : 
What  joy  their  active  spirits  feel, 
To  execute  their  Sovereign's  will ! 

4  Hither,  at  his  command,  they  fly 
To  guard  the  beds  on  which  we  lie ; 
To  shield  our  persons  night  and  day, 
And  scatter  all  our  fears  away. 

5  [Aghast  the  hostile  Syrian  band 
Around  the  helpless  prophet  stand, 
While  mighty  Gabriel  downward  flies. 
And  with  his  chariot  fills  the  skies. 

6  Herod  attempts,  but  all  in  vain, 
To  bind  a  Peter  with  his  chain : 
At  one  soft  word  an  angel  speaks, 
The  massy  chain  asunder  breaks.] 

7  Send,  O  my  God,  some  angel  down, 
(Though  to  a  mortal  eye  unknown.) 
To  guide  and  guard  my  doubtful  way 
Up  to  the  realms  of  endless  day. 

109fi  (30S)     C*  M'     Slee,e- 

1UZO.  Walking  in  Darkness,  and  trusting  in 

God,  Isa.  i.  10. 

1  TTEAR,  gracious  God,  my  humble  moan, 
•"-  To  thee  I  breathe  my  sighs  ; 

When  will  the  mournful  night  be  gone  ; 
And  when  my  jays  arise  ! 

2  Mv  God,— O  could  I  make  the  claim— 

My  Father  and  my  Friend — 
And  call  thee  mine,  by  ev'ry  name 
On  which  thy  saints  depend  ! — 

3  By  ev'ry  name  of  power  and  love, 

I  would  thy  grace  entreat ; 
Nor  should  my  humble  hopes  remove, 
Nor  leave  thy  sacred  seat. 

4  Yet  though  my  soul  in  darkness  mourns, 

Thy  word  is  all  mv  stay  ; 
Here  I  would  rest  till  light  returns, 
Thv  presence  makes  my  day. 
*  675 


1027  THE  CHRISTIAN.  309 

6  Speak,  Lord,  and  bid  celestial  peace 
Relieve  my  aching  heart ; 
O  smile,  and  bid  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  all  the  gloom  depart. 

$  Then  shall  my  drooping  spirit  rise, 
And  bless  thy  healing  rays. 
And  change  these  deep  complaining  sighs, 
For  songs  of  sacred  praise. 

1097  t909)    SM* 

j.  \ja  i .  Complaining— The  Good  that  I  would, 

I  do  not,  Rom.  vii.  19. 

1  T  WOULD,  but  cannot  sing, 
-■-  I  would,  but  cannot  pray  ; 

For  Satan  meets  me  when  I  try, 
And  frights  my  soul  away. 

2  I  would,  but  can't  repent, 
Though  I  endeavour  oft ; 

This  stony  heart  can  ne'er  relent, 
Till  Jesus  make  it  soft;. 

3  I  would,  but  cannot  love, 
Though  woo'd  by  love  divine  ; 

No  arguments  have  power  to  move 
A  soul  so  base  as  mine. 

4  I  would,  but  cannot  rest 
In  God's  most  holy  will ; 

I  know  what  he  appoints  is  best, 
Yet  murmur  at  it  still. 

i»      0  could  I  but  believe  ! 
Then  all  would  easy  be  : 
I  would,  but  cannot — Lord,  relieve, 
My  help  must  come  from  thee ! 

6  But  if  indeed  I  icould, 
Though  I  can  nothing  do ; 

Yet  the  desire  is  something  good 
For  which  my  praise  is  due. 

7  By  nature  prone  to  ill, 
Till  thine  appointed  hour, 

I  was  as  destitute  of  will 
As  now  I  am  of  power. 

5  Wilt  thou  not  crown  at  length 
The  work  thou  hast  begun  7 

And  with  a  will  afford  me  strength 
In  all  thy  ways  to  run  ? 
676 


310.311      THE  CHRISTIAN'.      1028.  1029 

ia,-)o  310)    L.  M.     Beddome. 

lU  —  o.       Complaining  of  I, (constancy. 

1  n^HE  wandering  star,  and  tleeting  wind. 
-■-   Both  represent  the  unstable  mind: 
The  morning  cloud  and  early  dew, 
Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view. 

2  Bat  cloud,  and  wind,  and  dew,  and  star. 
Faint  and  impertl-ct  emblems  are  ; 

Nor  can  there  aught  in  nature  be 
So  tickle  and  so  false  as  we. 

3  Our  outward  walk,  and  inward  frame, 
Scarce  through  a  single  hour  the  same  ; 
We  vow,  and  straight  our  vows  forget, 
And  then  these  very  vows  repeat. 

4  We  sin  forsake,  to  sin  return  ; 

Are  hot,  are  cold,  now  freeze,  now  burn 
In  deep  distress,  then  raptures  feel, 
We  soar  to  heaven,  then  sink  to  hell. 

5  With  flowing  tears,  Lord,  we  confess 
Our  folly  and  unsteadfastne-s  ; 
When  shall  these  hearts  more  tixed  be, 
Fix'd  by  thy  grace,  and  rixM  for  thee  ? 

1U*jJ.  Pride  lamented. 

1  OFT  have  I  turn'd  my  eye  within, 

"  And  brought  to  light  ?ome  latent  sin 
But  pride,  the  vice  I  most  detest, 
Still  lurks  securely  in  my  breast. 

2  Here  With  a  thousand  arts  she  tries 
To  dress  me  in  a  fair  disguise. 

To  make  a  guilty,  wretched  worm, 
Put  on  an  angel's  brightest  form. 

5  She  hides  my  follies  from  mine  eyes. 
And  lifts  my  virtues  to  the  skies  ; 
And,  while  the  specious  tale  she  tells. 
Her  own  deformity  conceals. 

4  Rend,  O  my  God,  the  veil  away, 

Bring  forth  the  monster  to  the  da)  ,  v    '" 

Expose  her  hideous  form  to  view, 
And  ail  her  restless  power  subdue. 

5  So  shall  humility  divine 

Again  pos<e-s  tins  'heart  of  mine; 
And  form  a  temple  for  my  God, 
Which  he  will  make  bis  lov'd  abode. 
677 


1030,1031     THE  CHRISTIAN.     312,313 

-.^™      (312)    CM.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

Pleading  with  God  under  Affliction* 


1  TTTHY  should  a  living  man  complain 

*  »    Of  deep  distress  within, 
Since  every  sigh,  and  every  pain, 
Is  but  the  fruit  of  sin  ? 

2  No,  Lord,  I'll  patiently  submit, 

Nor  ever  dare  rebel ; 
Yet  sure  I  may,  here  at  thy  feet, 
My  painful  feelings  tell. 

3  Thou  seest  what  floods  of  sorrow  rise, 

And  beat  upon  my  soul ; 

One  trouble  to  another  cries, 

Billows  on  billows  roll. 

4  From  fear  to  hope,  and  hope  to  fear, 

My  shipwreck'd  soul  is  tost ; 
Till  I  am  tempted,  in  despair, 

To  give  up  all  for  lost. 
i  Yet  through  the  stormy  clouds  I'll  look 

Once  more  to  thee,  my  God : 
O  fix  my  feet  upon  a  rock, 

Beyond  the  gaping  flood. 
6  One  look  of  mercy  from  thy  face 

Will  set  my  heart  at  ease  ; 
One  all-commanding  word  of  grace 

Will  make  the  tempest  cease. 

inqi  (313)    7.6.  S. 

l  uj  l  •Backsliding  and  returning;  or,  the  Back 
slider's  Prayer. 

1  JESUS,  let  thy  pitying  eye, 

*J    Call  back  a  wandering  sheep  ; 
False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  I 

Would  fain  like  Peter  weep ; 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restored, 

On  me  be  all  its  freeness  shown  ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  enthron'd  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Give  me,  through  thy  dying  love, 

The  humble  contrite  heart ; 
Give,  what  I  have  long  implor'd, 

A  portion  of  thy  love  unknown  ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 
678 


314  THE  CHRISTIAN.  1052 

S  See  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  s  ufter  me  to  die  ; 
Life,  ami  happiness,  and  love, 

Smile  in  thy  gracious  eye : 
Speak  the  reconciling  word, 

And  let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down  ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

4  Look,  as  when  thy  pitying  eye 

Was  clos'd  that  we  might  live ; 
*  Father,  (at  the  point  to  die 

My  Saviour  gasp'd,)  forgive!' 
Surely  with  that  dying  word, 

He  turns,  and  looks,  and  cries,  "Tis  done!* 
O  my  loving,  bleeding  Lord, 

This  breaks  my  heart  of  stone. 

lVoA.     Peter's  Fall  and  Recovery,  Luke  xxii. 
54—62. 

1  TTOW  did  the  powers  of  darkness  rage 
-"  Against  the  Son  of  God ! 

While  cruel  men  on  earth  engage 
To  shed  his  precious  blood. 

2  His  friends  forsook  him  with  surprise^ 

When  that  dread  scene  began  ; 
And  one  perfidiously  denies 
He  ever  knew  the  man. 

3  How  feeble  human  efforts  prove 

Against  temptation's  power ! 
E'en  Peter's  flaming  zeal  and  love 
Are  vanquished  in  an  hour. 
•I  His  firmest  purpose  will  not  stand  ; 
Behold  his  guilt  and  shame ! 
Lord,  keep  me  by  thy  mighty  hand, 
Or  I  shall  do  the  same.' 
i  At  length  the  suffering  Saviour  turns, 
And  looks  with  pitying  eyes  ! 
Peter  relents,  withdraws,  and  mourns 
And  loud  for  mercy  cries. 

5  So  boundless  is  Jehovah's  grace, 

He  hears  the  humble  prayer  ; 
If  I  am  found  in  Peter's  case, 
I  would  not  still  despair. 
7  Look  on  me,  Lord,  with  eyes  of  love, 
My  wandering  soul  restore  ; 
My  guilt  forgive,  my  fears  remove, 
And  let  me  sin  no  more. 
679 


1033,1034    THE  CHRISTIAN.     315,316 

ia^        (315)     CM*     Newton. 
L\JoD.     o  umi  j  were  as  fa  months  past !  Job 
xxix.  2. 

1  CWEET  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 
^  The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood, 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 

And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  revcal'd 

His  praises  tun'd  my  tongue  ; 
And,  when  the  evening  shades  prevail'd, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles, 

The  world  no  more  could  charm  ; 
I  liv'd  upon  my  Saviour's  smiles, 
And  lean'd  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine  ; 
And,  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  call'd  each  promise  mine. 

5  Then  to  his  saints  I  often  spoke 

Of  what  his  love  had  done  ; 
But  now  my  heart  is  almost  broke, 
For  all  my  joys  are  gone. 

6  Now  when  the  evening  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns  ; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

7  My  prayers  are  now  a  chattering  noise, 

For  Jesus  hides  his  face  ! 
I  read,  the  promise  meets  my  eyes, 

But  will  not  reach  my  case.  " 
S  Now  Satan  threatens  to  prevail, 

And  make  my  soul  his  pre;  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  fail, 

O,  come  without  delay  ! 

lVo*.     Troubled,  but  making  God  a  Refugt. 
I  y|EAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
"  On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 
S  To  thee,  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 
For  thou  alone  canst  heal; 
Thv  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  everv  pain  I  feel. 
<5SQ" 


317,318    i  he  christian-.    1035,1036 

3  But  O  !  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee ! 

lit  my  only  trust: 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

5  Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  th\  face 

And  k  in  vain  ? 

And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  \  complain  ? 

6  No,  still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 

Attends  tne  mourner's  prayer  ; 
O  may  I  ever  find 
To  breathe  my  sorrows  there ! 

7  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still, 

Here  let  my  soul  netreal ; 
With  will, 

And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 

ir>or;      (317)    CM.    Dr.  Doddridge. 
lUO'J,  Persecution  to  be  txpeeUd  by  every  true 

.  Tim.  hi.  12. 
;   rjREAT  line  Israel's  host, 

Legions  of  foes  beset  thee  round, 
And  legions  lied  with  shame. 

2  A  vict'ry  glorious  and  complete, 

Thou  by  thy  death  didst  g 
So  in  thy  cause  may  we  contend. 
And  death  itself  su 

3  By  our  illustrious  General  fird, 

We  no  extremes  would  fear  ; 
Prepar'd  to  struggle  and  to  bleed, 
U  thou,  our  Lord,  be  near. 

4  We'll  trace  the  footsteps  thou  hast  drawn 

To  triur:  .  n  ; 

Nor  shun  it  and  thy  cros~', 

rown. 

luo  In  God.  Ps.  xliii.  5. 

"  Wherefore  a.  I  sst  down  ? 

Let  thy  griefs  be  I 

Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone ; 
Look  to  J?- 

And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 
681 


1037,1038    THE  CHRISTIAN.     319,320 

2  What  though  Satan's  strong  temptations 

Vox  and  tease  thee,  day  by  day  ; 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 

Often  ftil  thee  with  dismay ; 
Thou  shalt  conquer, 
Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

3  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee 

From  without  and  from  within  ; 
Jesus  saith,  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 

But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin  j 
He  is  faithful 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

4  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road  ; 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee, 

Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God ; 
Therefore  praise  him, 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

5  O  that  I  could  now  adore  him, 

Like  the  heavenly  host  above, 
Who  for  ever  bow  before  him, 

And  unceasing  sing  his  love ! 
Happy  songsters ! 
When  shall  I  your  chorus  join  ? 

10o7  (319)    CM. 

1VJO  I  •  jyie  Request. 

1  "pATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
tt  *-    Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 

Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise  : 

2  '  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

*  From  every  murmur  free ; 

'  The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
'  And  make  me  live  to  thee  : 

3  '  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 

*  My  life  and  death  attend  ; 

'  Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
'And  crown  my  journey's  end.' 

moo  (320)     CM.     Steele. 

^■^ '^^•Watchfulness  and  Prayer,  Matt.  xxvi.  41 
1    A  LAS  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise ! 
•"■  What  snares  beset  my  way  ! 
To  heaven,  O  let  me  lift  my  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 
%  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 
And  melt  in  flowing  tears  ! 
682 


321  1HE   CHRISTIAN.  1039 

Mv  weak  resistance,  ah  !  how  vain  ! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears  ! 

3  0  gracious  God,  in  wlwm  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid  ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  prav,  and  strive) 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  mv  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heaft, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
Mv  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart. 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 

6  0  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee  ; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 

lO^Q       ^'l^    k- M.     Newton. 
I  U.J  J.    prayer  ansicered  by  Crosses. 

1  T  ASIvD  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 
-■-    In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace, 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 
And  seek,  more  earnestly,  his  face. 

2  'Twas  he  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray, 
And  he,  I  trust,  has  answer'd  prayer"; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way 

As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hop'd  that  in  some  favour'd  hour 
At  once  he'd  answer  my  request, 
And  by  his  love's  constraining  power 
Subdue  my  sins  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this  he  made  me  feel 
The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 
And  let  the  angry  powers  of  hell 
Assault  my  soul  in  every  part. 

5  Yea,  more,  with  his  own  hand  he  seem'd 
Intent  to  aggravate  my  wo, 

Cross'd  all  the  fair  designs  I  schem'd, 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 

6  '  Lord,  why  is  this  ?'  I  trembling  cry'd  : 
'  Wilt  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death  ?' 
1  'Tis  in  this  way,'  the  Lord  replied, 

*  I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faith  ! 

7  'These  inward  trials  I  employ, 

1  From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free  ; 
683 


1040,  1041     THE  CHRISTIAN.     322,  325 

'  And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy, 
'  That  thou  may'st  seek  thy  all  in  me.' 

Ifl/lfl      <322)  LM-   Dr.  Doddridge. 
1U4U|  Growing  in  Grace,  2  Peter  ni.  18. 

1  pRAISE  to  thy  name,  eternal  God, 

■■■     For  all  the  grace  thou  shedd'st  abroad ; 
For  all  thy  influence  from  above. 
To  warm  our  souls  with  sacred  love  : 

2  Bless'd  be  thy  hand,  which,  from  the  skies, 
Brought  down  this  plant  of  paradise  ; 
And  gave  its  heavenly  beauties  birth, 

To  deck  this  wilderness  of  earth. 
S  But  why  does  that  celestial  flower 
Open  and  thrive  and  shine  no  more  ? 
Where  are  its  balmy  odours  fled  ? 
And  why  reclines  its  beauteous  head  ? 

4  Too  plain,  alas  !  the  languor  shows 
Th'  unkindly  soil  in  which  it  grows  ; 
Where  the  black  frost  and  beating  storm 
Wither  and  rend  its  tender  form. 

5  Unchanging  Sun,  thy  beams  display 
To  drive  the  frost  and  storms  away  ; 
Make  all  thy  potent  virtues  known 
To  cheer  a  plant  so  much  thy  own. 

6  And  thou,  bless'd  Spirit,  deign  to  blow 
Fresh  gales  of  heaven  on  shrubs  below ; 
So  shall  they  grow,  and  breathe  abroad 
A  fragrance  grateful  to  our  God. 

IfUl         <323)    LM'    G ' 

1U41.  Rising  to  God. 

X  IVrOW  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 

•*- *   Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time, 

Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 

The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys  ? 

3  Shall  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road, 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God  ? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge, 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large, 
Unbinds  our  chains,  breaks  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

684 


■^25    THE  CHRISTIAN.      1042, 1043 

0  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  Lis  love, 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoy'd  above  ; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now 

Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below. 

7  0JO         (324)     L-  M-     Fawcett. 
1  v/-^-*-.  Remembering'  all  the  icay  the  Lord  httS 
led  him,  Deut.  viii.  -2. 

1  T^HUS  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on, 

-*-    And  made  Ins  truth  and  mercy  known  ; 
My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  rise, 
And  comforts  mingle  witli  my  sighs. 

2  Through  this  wide  wilderness  I  roam, 
Far  distant  from  my  blissful  home ; 
Lord,  let  thy  presence  be  my  stay, 
And  guard  me  in  this  dangerous  way. 

3  Temptations  every  where  annoy, 
And  sins  and  snares  my  peace  "destroy ; 
My  earthly  joys  are  from  me  torn, 
And  oft  an  assent  God  I  mourn. 

4  My  soul,  with  various  tempests  toss'd, 
Her  hopes  o'erturn'd,  her  projects  cross'd, 
Sees  every  day  new  straits  attend. 
And  wonders  where  the  scene  will  end. 

5  Is  this,  dear  Lord,  that  thorny  road 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  of  God? 
Are  these  the  toils  thy  people  know, 
While  in  the  wilderness  below  ? 

6  'Tis  even  so  thy  faithful  love 
Doth  all  thy  children's  graces  prove  ; 
'Tis  thus  our  pride  and  self  must  fall, 
That  Jesus  may  be  All  in  All. 

1U4J.  Waiting  f&r  the  coming  of  his  Lord;  0V3 

the  active  Christian,  Luke  xii.  So — 38. 

1  VE  servants  of  the  Lord, 

•*-    Each  in  his  office  wait, 
Observant  of  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  flame  ; 

Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch, 'tis  your  Lord's  command; 
And  while  we  speak  he's  near  : 

Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
Ajid  readv  ail  appear. 

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1044,  1045    THE  christian-.    S2C 

4  O  happy  servant  he 

la  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honour  crown'd. 

5  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 
With  his  own  bounteous  hand, 

And  raise  that  favourite  servant's  head, 
Amidst  th'  angelic  band. 

1011  <326)   L-M- 

■i  u-±*«  Solicitous  of  finishing  his  Course  xcith 

Joy,  Acts  xx.  £4. 
1    \  SSIST  us.  Lord,  thy  name  to  praise 

•**-  For  the  rich  gospel' of  thy  grace  ; 

And,  that  our  hearts  may  love  it  more, 

Teach  them  to  feel  its  vital  power. 
£  With  joy  may  we  our  course  pursue, 

And  keep  the  crown  of  life  in  view ; 

That  crown  which  in  one  hour  repays 

The  labour  of  ten  thousand  days. 

3  Should  bonds  or  death  obstruct  our  way, 
Uninov'd  their  terrors  we'll  survey, 
And  the  last  hour  improve  for  thee, 
The  last  of  life  or  liberty. 

4  Welcome  those  bonds  which  may  unite 
Our  souls  to  their  supreme  delight  : 
Welcome  that  death,  whose  painful  strife 
Bears  us  to  Christ  our  better  life. 

1  0 1  S         (3'2')     L*  M'     Dr-  Doddridge. 
IV) ±u.  fne  Believer  committing  his  departing 
spirit  to  Jesus. 

1  f\  THOU,  that  hast  redemption  wrought, 
^  Patron  of  souls  thy  blood  hath  bought ! 
To  thee  our  spirit  we  commit, 

Mighty  to  rescue  from  the  pit. 

2  Millions  of  blissful  souls  above, 
In  realms  of  purity  and  love, 

With  songs  cm  endless  praise  proclaim 
The  honours  of  thy  faithful  name. 

5  When  all  the  powers  of  nature  fail'd, 
Thy  ever-constant  care  mevail'd  ; 
Courage  and  joy  thy  friendship  spoke, 
W7hen  every  mortal  bond  was  broke. 

4  We  on  that  friendship,  Lord,  repose, 
The  healing  balm  of  all  our  woes  : 
And  we,  when  sinking  in  the  grave. 
Trust  thine  omnipotence  to  save. 
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.  >29  PRIVATE  WORSHIP    1046,1047 

5  0  may  our  spirits,  by  thy  hand, 
Br  _  bat  happy  band, 
Who 

Lose  all  rememb.v.  pain. 

6  In  rapture  elv  sweet, 
Give  us  our  kind  - 

And  wait  with  them  r  day, 

Which  all  thy  triumph  shall  display  ! 

|01(?  C.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

lU-iO.    j  : or  animated  and 

crowjutL  Rev.  ii.  10. 

1  TTARK!  'tis  oar  bf  la's  voice, 
-"-  From  lus  triumphant  seat ; 

'Midst  all  the  war's  tumultuous  noise, 
How  powerful  and 

2  'Fight  on,  rn v  faithful  band,-  he  cries, 

1  Nor  fear  the  mortal  blow  : 
Who  first  in  such  a  warfare  dies 
ctory  know. 

3  CI  have  my  days  of  combat  known, 

•  And  in  the  dust  was  laid ; 

1  But  thence  I  mounted  to  my  throne, 
'And  glory  crowns  my  head. 
i  'Thai  shall  share* 

•  My  hands  r..e  crown  shall  iive  ; 
'And  you  the  sparkling  honours  wear, 

'While  G  shall  live.' 

i  Lor-.:,  'n-  iir'd 

courage  and  with  love  : 
Vain  are  the  assaults  of  earth  and  hell, 
Our  fix'd  above. 


WORSHIP. 


PRIt'ATE   WORSHIP. 

IV-k  / .  r-  Psalm  it.  4. 

1  ¥> ETUHN,  Bog  rT,  return. 

-*■*  And  c  aadowy  forms  no  more  : 

•Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn, 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  O  t:  ose  piercinar  eye 
Distinctly  i  leep  recess  ; 

In  these  sequester' d  hours  draw  nigh, 
And  with  thy  presence  nil  the  place,  ' 


1043,1049  private  330,331 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart, 
My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide, 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
Till  all  be  search'd  and  purified. 

4  Then,  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 
Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer ; 
Till  every  grace  shall  join  to  prove 
That  God  has  fix'd  his  dwelling  there. 

10 1R        (33°)    L-  M*    Beddome. 
IUtcO.  Reading  the  Scriptures. 

1  /^.REAT  God,  oppre3sM  with  grief  and  feai\ 
"  I  take  thy  book,  and  hope  to  find 

Some  gracious  word  of  promise  there, 
To  soothe  the  sorrows  of  my  mind : 

2  I  turn  the  sacred  volume  o'er, 

And  search  with  care  from  page  to  page  ; 
Of  threatenings  find  an  ample  store, 
But  naught  that  can  my  grief  assuage. 

3  And  is  there  naught?     Forbid,  dear  Lord, 
So  base  a  thought  should  e'er  arise : 

I'll  search  again  ;  and,  while  I  search, 

0  may  the  scales  fall  off  mine  eyes  ! 

4  'Tis  done  :  and,  with  transporting  joy, 

1  read  the  heaven-inspired  lines  ; 
There  mercy  spreads  its  brightest  beams, 
And  truth  with  dazzling  lustre  shines. 

5  Here's  heavenly  food  for  hungry  souls, 
And  mines  of  gold  t'  enrich„the  poor  ; 
Here's  healing  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  salve  for  every  fettering  sore. 

■jAiA      (331)     L.  M.     President  Davies. 
J.U4iJ.     Self-examination.,  Gal.  iv.  19,  20. 

1  VTTHAT  strange  perplexities  arise! 

**    What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies  * 
What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  appear! 
How  few,  alas !  approval  and  clear  ! 

2  And  what  am  I  ?— My  soul,  awake, 
And  an  impartial  survey  take : 
Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear, 
In  practice  or  in  heart,  appear  ? 

3  What  image  does  mv  spirit  bear? 
Is  Jesus  form'd,  and  living  there  ? 
Sav,  do  his  lineaments  divine, 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  action  shine? 

4  Searcher  of  hearts,  O  search  me  still ; 
The  secrets  of  rny  soul  reveal ; 

ess 


355,333    FAMILY  WORSHIP.    1050,1051 

My  fears  remove ;  let  me  appear 

To  God,  and  my  own  conscience,  clear. 

5  Scatter  the  clouds  which  o'er  my  head 
Thick  glooms  of  dubious  terror  spread : 
Lead  me  into  celestial  day, 

And  to  myself,  myself  display. 

6  May  I  at  that  bless'd  world  arrive, 
Where  Christ  through  all  my  soul  shall  live, 
And  give  full  proof  that  he  is  there, 
Without  one  gloomy  doubt  or  fear. 

1050  <332>  CM- 

1UJU.      Secret  prayeTi  Matt.  vi.  6. 

1  "EWTHER  divine,  thy  piercing  eye 
-*-  Sees  through  the  darkest  night ; 
In  deep  retirement  thou  art  nigh, 

With  heart-discerning  sight. 

2  There  may  that  piercing  eye  survey 

My  duteous  homage  paid, 
With  every  morning's  dawning  ray, 
And  every  evening's  shade. 

3  O  let  thy  own  celestial  fire 

The  incense  still  inflame  ; 
While  my  warm  vows  to  thee  aspire, 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 
i  So  shall  the  visits  of  thy  love 
My  soul  in  secret  bless : 
So  shalt  thou  deign  in  worlds  above 
Thy  suppliant  to  confess. 
PAUSE. 
5  Mercy,  good  Lord,  mercy  I  ask, 
This  is  the  total  sum  ; 
Mercy,  through  Christ,  is  all  my  suit ; 
Lord,  let  thy  mercy  come. 

FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

mr1  (333)     CM. 

j.  \ju  i .        Going  to  a  new  Habitation. 
1  |^}.REAT  God,  where'er  we  pitch  our  tent, 
*~*    Let  us  an  altar  raise  ; 
And  there  with  humble  frame  present 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 
£  To  thee  we  give  our  health  and  strength, 
While  health  and  strength  shall  last  ; 
For  future  mercies  humbly  trust, 
Nor  e'er  forget  the  past. 
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lnr0         (334)     L.  M.     Steele. 
1UJZ.     The  Christian's  noblest  Resolution, 
Joshua  xxiv.  15. 

1  A  H,  wretched  souls,  who  strive  in  vain, 
-^*-  Slaves  to  the  world,  and  slaves  to  sin  r 
A  nobler  toil  may  I  sustain, 

A  nobler  satisfaction  win. 

2  May  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart. 
With  all  my  powers  to  serve  the  Lord, 
Nor  from  his  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

3  0  be  his  service  all  my  joy, 
Around  let  my  example  shine, 
Till  others  love  the  bless'd  employ, 
And  join  in  labours  so  divine. 

4  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 
My  solemn,  my  determiird  choice, 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control, 
And  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice. 

5  0  may  I  never  faint  or  tire, 

Nor  wandering  leave  his  sacred  ways  : 
Great  God,  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise, 

inro      (335)    L.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

LKJUO.    Family  Religion,  Gen.  xviii.  19. 

1  XjlATHER  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless, 

-■-     Which  crowns  our  families  with  peace  ; 
From  thee  they  spring,  and  by  thy  hand 
They  have  been,  and  are  stilf  sustain'd. 

2  To  God,  most  worthy  to  be  prais'd, 
Be  our  domestic  altars  i  ais'd  ; 

Who,  Lord  of  heaven,  scorns  not  to  dwell 
With  saints  in  their  obscurest  cell. 

3  To  thee  may  each  united  ho;: 
Morning  and  night,  present  its  vows  ; 
Our  servants  there,  and  rising  race, 
Be  taught  thy  precepts,  and  thy  grace. 

4  0  may  each  future  age  proclaim 
The  honours  of  thy  glorious  name  ! 
While  pleas'd  and  thankful  we  remove 
To  join  the  family  above. 

x\ju~t.  Prayer  for  Infants;  or,  Children,  day  by 

day,  given  to  God. 
I      {JREAT  God,  now  condescend 
*-*  To  bless 


.  338  worship.        1055, 1056 

Soon  may  t-.eir  willing  spirits  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace  ! 

2  O  what  a  fast  delight 
Their  happiness  to  see! 

Our  wannest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Dear  Lord,  thy  Spirit  pour 
Upon  our  infant  seed  ; 

0  bring  the  longed-for  happy  houi 
That  makes  (hem  thine  indeed. 

i      May  they  receive  thy  word, 
Confess  the  Saviour's  name, 
Then  follow  their  despised  Lord 
Through  the  baptismal  stream. 
5      Thus  let  our  favour'd  race 
Surround  thy  sacred  board, 
There  to  adore  thy  sovereign  grace, 
And  sing  their  dying  Lord. 
tAe'e      (337)     C.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
IKJuO.  CkrisPs  condescending  Regard  to  liith 
Children,  Mark  x.  14. 

1  CEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
^  With  all  .arms  ; 
Hark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 

And  folds  them  in  his  arms  ! 

2  '  Permit  them  to  approach,'  he  cries, 

'  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 

1  For  "twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 

'  The  Lord  o(  angels  came.' 

3  Wc  bring  thf  m.  Lord,  by  fervent  prayer, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee  ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be  ! 

4  [Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear  ; 

Ye  chile !  en  seek  his  fa* 
And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 
The  blessings  of  his  grace.] 

5  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 

Thy  guardian  care  we  trust ; 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  heart--. 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust 

PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 
10^      rS38)     l4Bth.     B.Francis. 
1U-JI/.     q1}  opgnuqr  a  Place  of  IVcrship. 
I      TN  sweet  exalted  strains 
*  The  Kin<j  of  Glorv  praise  ; 
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O'er  heaven  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
He,  with  a  nod,  the  world  controls, 
Sustains  or  sinks  the  distant  poles. 

2  To  earth  he  bends  his  throne, 
His  throne  of  grace  divine ; 
Wide  is  his  bounty  known, 
And  wide  his  glories  shine  ; 

Fair  Salem,  still  his  chosen  rest, 

Is  with  his  smiles  and  presence  blest. 

3  Then,  Kinsr  of  Glory,  come, 
And  with  thy  favour  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome, 
This  people  as  thy  own  ; 

Beneath  this  roof,  O  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below, 
i      Here,  may  thine  ears  attend 

Our  interceding  cries, 

And  grateful  praise  ascend 

All  fragrant  to  the  skies : 
Here,  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around  ! 

j      Here,  may  th'  attentive  throng 
Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love, 
And  converts  join  the  song 
Of  seraphim  above ; 
And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board, 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord  ! 
S      Here,  may  our  unborn  sons 
And  daughter*  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine,  like  polish'd  stones, 
Through  long  succeeding  days  ; 
Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  power, 
While  temples  stand,  and  men  adore. 

10r>7      (339)    L,M-    Dr.  Doddridge. 
l\Ju  4 .    Qn  Qpening  a  place  of  Worship. 

1  r^REAT  God,  thy  watchful  care  we  bless, 
^  Which  guards  our  synagogues  in  peace , 
Nor  dare  tumultuous  foes  invade 

To  fill  our  worshippers  with  dread. 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise  ; 
Long  may  they  echo  to  thy  praise  ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

8  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign 
WTith  all  the  graces  of  his  train  : 
682     ' 


340,  341         worship.  1058,  1059 

While  power  divine  his  word  attends 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  his  friends. 
4  And,  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 

l^-o         (340)    CM.    Newton. 

lUDo.  Qn  opening  a  Place  for  social  Prayer, 

1  T"|EAR  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear, 
■U  Thy  presence  now  display; 

As  thou  hast  given  a  place  for  prayer, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love  and  concord  dwell  ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The" wounded  spirit  heal. 

3  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise  ; 
And  pour  thy  Messings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

4  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 

Awaken  many  sinners  round 

To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

IUoJ*  Tjie  pleasure  of  social  Worship. 

1  TTOW  charming  is  the  place, 
■*-■-  Where  my  Redeemer  uod 

Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad  ? 

2  Not  the  fair  palaces, 
To  which  the  great  resort, 

Are  once  to  be  compar'd  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

3  Here,  on  the  mercy-seat, 
With  radiant  glory  crown'd, 

Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit, 
And  smile* on  all  around. 

4  To  him  their  prayers  and  cries 
Each  humble  soul  presents  ; 

He  listens  to  their  broken  sighs, 
And  grants  them  all  their  wants. 

5  To  them  his  sovereign  will 
He  graciously  imparts ; 

And  in  return  accepts,  with  smiles, 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 
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5      Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 
Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 

I  ^/?ft         (342)    7's.     D.  Turner. 
JUOU.  The  Excellency  of  public  Worship. 

1  T  ORD  of  hosts,  how  lovely  fair, 
-"  E'en  on  earth,  thy  temples  are ! 
Here  thy  waiting  people  see 
Much  of  heaven  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes  ; 
While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne, 
Here  thou  mak'st  thy  glories  known  ; 
Here  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways, 
Taste  thy  love,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus  with  festive  songs  of  joy 
We  our  happy  lives  employ  ; 
Love,  and  long  to  love  thee  more, 
Till  from  earth  to  heaven  we  soar. 

jOfil  (343)    L.  M.     Steele. 

I UO 1  •     The  Happiness  of  humble  Worship, 
Psalm  lxxxiv. 

1  TTOW  lovely,  how  divinely  sweet, 
-"■  O  Lord,  thy  sacred  courts  appear ! 
Fain  would  my  longing  passions  meet 
The  glories  of  thy  presence  there. 

2  O,  blest  the  men,  blest  their  employ, 
Whom  thy  indulgent  favours  raise 
To  dwell  in  those  abodes  of  joy, 
And  sing  thy  never-ceasing  praise. 

3  Happy  the  men,  whom  strength  divine, 
With  ardent  love  and  zeal  inspires  ; 
Whose  steps  to  thy  blest  way  incline, 
With  willing  hearts  and  warm  desires. 

4  One  day  within  thy  sacred  gate 
Affords  more  real  joy  to  me, 

Than  thousands  in  the  tents  of  state ; 
The  meanest  place  is  bliss  with  thee. 

5  God  is  a  sun  ;  our  brightest  day 
From  his  reviving  presence  flows; 
God  is  a  shield,  through  all  the  way, 
To  guard  us  from  surrounding  foek 

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345         woRSHir.  1062,  1065 

6  He  pours  his  kindest  blessings  down, 
Profusely  down  on  souls  sincere  ; 

And  grace  shall  guide,  and  glory  crown. 
The  happy  fav'rites  of  his  care. 

7  O  Lord  of  hosts,  thou  God  of  grace, 
How  blest,  divinely  blest,  is  he, 

Who  trusts  thy  love,  and  seeks  thy  face, 
And  fixes  all  his  hopes  on  thee  ! 

Iftfi9  (S44>    LM' 

i  vu^.DeHghi  jn  Go(ps  House,  and  confidence  in 

him,  Psalm  xxvii. 

1  rjlHOU,  Lord,  my  safety,  thou  mv  light, 
-*-    What  danger  shall  my  soul  affright ! 

Strength  of  ray  life  !  what  arm  shall  dare 
To  hurt  whom  thou  hast  own'd  thy  care  ? 

2  One  wish,  with  holy  transport  warm, 
My  heart  has  form'd,  and  yet  shall  form ; 
One  gift  I  ask,  that  to  my  end 

Fair  Sion's  dome  I  may  attend  ; 

3  There  joyful  find  a  sure  abode, 
And  view  the  beauty  of  my  God ; 
For  he  within  his  hallow'd  shrine 
My  secret  refuge  shall  assign . 

4  WThen  thou,  with  condescending  grace,. 
Hast  bid  me  seek  thy  shining  face, 
My  heart  replied  to  thy  kind  word, 
Thee  will  I  seek,  all-gracious  Lord. 

i  Should  every  earthly  friend  depart, 

And  nature  leave  a  parent's  heart ; 

My  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend. 

W' ill  be  my  father  and  my  friend. 
6  Ye  humble  souls,  in  every  strait, 

On  God  with  sacred  courage  wait : 

His  hand  shall  life  and  strength  afford, 

O,  ever  wait  upon  the  Lord  ! 

lOfi^         (%4o)    Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics. 
1 U O  j .        Forms  vain  10 ithcut  Religion-, 

1  \  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God  ! 
•**■  How  wondrous  is  thy  name ! 
Thy  glories  how  diffus'd  abroad 

Through  the  creation's  frame ! 

2  Nature  in  every-  dress 
Her  humble  homage  pays, 

And  finds  a  thousand  ways  t'  express 
Thine  undisserabled  praise. 
695 


1064  lord's  day.  346 

3  My  soul  would  rise  and  sing 
To  her  Creator  too ; 

Fain  would  my  toneue  adore  my  King, 
And  pay  the  worship  due. 

4  [But  pride,  that  busv  sin, 
Spoils  all  that  I  perform, 

Curs'd  pride,  that  creeps  securely  in, 
And  swells  a  haughty  worm.] 

5  Create  my  soul  anew, 
Else  all  my  worship's  vain ; 

This  wretched  heart  will  ne'er  be  true. 
Until  'tis  form'd  again. 

6  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 
The  remnant  of  my  days, 

And  to  my  God,  my  soul  ascend 
In  sweet  perfumes  of  praise. 

THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

M\a\  (346)     8.8.6.     Merrick. 

l}JV±.Zealfor  the  House  of  God,  and  Delight  in 
Worship,  Psalm  cxxii. 

1  npHE  joyful  morn,  my  God,  is  come, 
-■-    That  calls  me  to  thy  honour'd  dome, 

Thy  presence  to  adore  ; 
My  feet  the  summons  shall  attend, 
With  willing  steps  thy  courts  ascend, 

And  tread  the  hallow'd  floor. 

2  Hither  from  Judah's  utmost  end, 
The  heaven-protected  tribes  ascend ; 

Their  offerings  hither  bring  : 
Here,  eager  to  attest  their  joy, 
In  hymns  of  praise  their  tongues  employ, 

And  hail  the  immortal  King. 

3  Be  peace  implor'd  by  eacli  on  thee, 
O  Sion,  while  with  bended  knee 

To  Jacob's  God  we  prav  ; 
How  bless'd,  who  calls  himself  thy  friend  ! 
Success  his  labour  shall  attend, 

And  safety  guard  his  way. 

4  O  may'st  thou,  free  from  hostile  fear, 
Nor  the  loud  voice  of  tumult  hear, 

Nor  war's  wild  wastes  deplore  : 
May  plenty  nigh  thee  take  her  stand, 
And  in  thy  courts,  with  lavish  hand, 

Distribute  all  her  store ! 

5  Seat  of  my  friends  and  brethrent  hail ! 
How  can  my  tongue,  0  Sion,  fail 

To  bless  thy  lor'd  abode ! 

m 


347  lord's  day.  1065 

How  cease  the  zeal  that  in  me  glows, 
Thy  good  to  seek,  whose  walls  enclose 
The  mansions  of  my  God  ? 

1(\a^  (347)     Vs.     D.Turner. 

I UOJ.    £  song  of  praise  to  the  Redeemer, 
Psalm  xl.  7,  8. 

1  XJOLY  wonder,  heavenly  grace, 
-»-*■  Come,  inspire  our  humble  lays, 
While  the  Saviours  love  we  sing, 
Whence  our  hopes  and  comfort3  spring. 

2  Man,  involv'd  in  guilt  and  wo, 
Touch'd  his  tender  bo?om  so, 
That  when  justice  death  demands, 
Forth  the  great  Deliverer  stands  ; 

3  Cries  to  God,  'Thy  mercy  show  ; 
4  Lo  !  I  come,  thy  will  to  do  ! 

'I  the  sacrifice  will  be, 

'Death  shall  plunge  his  dart  in  me.' 

4  Though  the  form  of  God  he  bore, 
Great  in  glory,  great  in  power, 
See  him  in  our  flesh  array' d, 
Lower  than  his  angels  made. 

b  [He  that  heaven  itself  possess'd, 
Now  an  infant  at  the  breast ! 
Angels,  from  the  world  above, 
See  and  sing  th'  amazing  love  ! 

6  Through  the  shining  hours  of  day. 
Toil  and  danger  mark  his  way  ;  ' 
Lonely  mounts,  and  chilling  air, 
Witness  oft  his  midnight  prayer.] 

7  Now  the  heavenly  Lover  dies  ! 
Darkness  veils  the  mid-day  skies  ! 
Angels  round  the  bloody  tree 
Throng,  and  gaze  in  ecstasy  ! 

3  [Powers  unseen  earth's  bosom  heave, 

Rocks  and  tombs  asunder  cleave  ; 

While  the  Temple's  rending  veil 

Tells  the  priest  the  awful  tale.] 
9  But,  the  third  dav's  dawning  come, 

Lo!  the  Saviour  leaves  the  tomb  ! 

Reascends  his  native  sky, 

Where  he  lives,  no  more  to  die. 
10  On  his  cross  he  builds  his  throne, 

Whence  he  makes  his  glories  known, 

Sends  his  Spirit  down  to  give 

Dying  sinners  grace  to  live. 
W7  ^59 


1066, 1067      lord's  day.       348,  349 

ia^p         (348)    L.  M.    J.  Stennett, 
WOK).  The  Sabbath. 

1  A  NOTHER  six  days1  work  is  done, 
-**-  Another  Sabbath  is  begun  ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  bless'd. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds  ; 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heaven, 

And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 

3  0  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise. 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies  ; 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

4  This  heavenly  calm,  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remain?, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

5  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view. 
In  various  scenes,  both  old  and  new  : 
With  praise,  we  think  on  mercies  past ; 
With  hope,  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

6  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 

In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away  ; 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend. 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

70fi7  (349>   ,48th- 

x  kjv  t .    j±  Hymn  for  Lord's  Day  Morning, 

1  A  WAKE,  our  droivsy  souls, 
-^*-  Shake  off  each  slothful  band ; 
The  wonders  of  this  day 

Our  noblest  songs  demand  : 
Auspicious  morn !  thy  blissful  rays, 
Bright  seraphs  hail  in  songs  of  praise. 

2  At  thy  approaching  dawn, 
Reluctant  death  resign'd 
The  glorious  Prince  of  Life, 
In  dark  domains  confin'd : 

Th'  angelic  host  around  him  bends, 
And  'midst  their  shouts  the  God  ascends, 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 
Heaven  with  hosannas  rings  ; 
While  earth  in  humbler  strains, 
Thy  praise  responsive  sings  ; 

'Worthy  art  Thou,  who  once  wast  slain, 
c  Through  endless  vears  to  liye  and  reign. ' 
695  j 


350,  351         lord's  day.     1068, 1069 

4  Gird  on,  great  God,  thy  sword, 
Ascend  thy  conquering  car, 
While  justice,  truth  and  love, 
Maintain  the  glorious  war  ; 

Victorious,  thou  thy  foes  shalt  tread, 
And  sin  and  hell  in  triumph  lead. 

Make  bare  thy  potent  arm, 

And  wing  th'  unerring  dart. 

With  salutary  pan^s, 

To  each  rebellious  heart ; 
Then  dying  souls  for  life  shall  sue, 
Numerous  as  drops  of  morning  dew 

infta         (350>   CM-   B — ■ 

luuo'ifpi)i  for  the  Evening  oftht  Lord's  l*iv- 
!  l^REQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns 
,    ■*-     To  shed  its  quickening  beams ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns  ! 
How  languid  are  its  flames  ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive  ; 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hopej 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 

The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end ; 
i  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air. 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine  ; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 

And  feast  on  love  divine  ; 

5  Where  we,  in  high  seraphic  strains, 

Shall  all  our  powers  employ  ; 
Delighted  range  th'  ethereal  plains, 
And  take  our  fill  of  joy. 

IHfiQ    ^351)   (lstPart-)    CM.  Cenmck 
1 UOJ.  Lord's  Day  Evening. 

1  ly  HEN,  0  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I 

*  *    Behold  thee  all  serene  ; 
Blest  in  perpetual  sabbath-day, 
Without  a  veil  between  ! 

2  Assist  me,  while  I  wander  here, 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares : 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love, 
And  then  accept  my  prayers. 

3  [Release  my  soul  from  every  chain. 

No  more  "hell's  captive  led  : 
699 


1069, 1070     lord's  day.         351,  So£ 

And  pardon  a  repenting  child, 
For  whom  the  Saviour  bled. 

4  Spare  me,  my  God,  O  spare  the  soul 

That  aires'  itself  to  thee  ; 

Take  all  that  I  possess  below, 

And  give  thyself  to  me.] 

5  Thy  Spirit,  0  my  Father,  give, 

To  be  my  guide  and  friend, 
To  light  my  patli  to  ceaseless  joys, 
To  sabbaths  without  end. 

lOfiO      <351)  (2dPart-)  LM-  Dr.  Watts. 
1\J\JJ.  Lord's  Day  Evening. 

1  T  ORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
■*-^  A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  ! 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray  ! 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go  ; 
'Tis  like  a  little  heaven  below  : 

Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say, 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  "day. 

3  0  write  upon  my  mem'rv,  Lord, 
The  text  and  doctrine  of  thy  word  ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine  ; 

That,  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God. 

1070  <352)    LM* 

1 U  /  U.     The  eternai  Sabbatk,  Heb.  iv.  9. 

1  rpHINE  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 

-■-    But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above  ; 
To  that  our  labouring  souls  aspire, 
With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes, 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred",  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  Thine  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above  j 

To  that  our  labouring  souls  aspire, 
With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 
700 


j5S,  354    BEFORE  PRAYER.    1071,  1071' 
HYMJfS  BEFORE  PRAYER. 

IH71  (353)     L.  M.     Cowper. 

1  \J  I  1 .  Exhortation  to  Prayer, 

1  1 1"  HAT  various  hindrances  we  meet, 

**    In  coming  to  a  mercy-scat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ! 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 

Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  mates  toe  Christian's  armour  bn_ 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  While  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread  wide. 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side  ; 

But  when  through  weariness  they  fail'd, 
That  moment  Araalek  prevail'd. 

5  Have  you  no  words,  all !  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain. 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent, 

Your  cheerful  songs  would  offner  be, 
1  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  n 

1079  [&*)     ~'s- 

1U  /  .£./  mjQ  noi  fa  f}iee  g^  except  thou  bUi 

Gen,  xxxii.  26. 

1  T  OPiD,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
■"  Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow  i 
Do  not  turn  away  "thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  thou  ask  me  who  I  am  1 

Ah!  my  Lord,  thou  know'st  rny  name 

Yet  the"  question  gives  a  plea 

To  support  my  suit  with  thee. 
S  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold, 

In  rebellion  blindly  bold, 

Scorn  thy  gTace,  thy  power  defy ; 

That  poor  rebel,  Lord,  was  I. 
\  Once  a  sinner  near  despair 

Sought  thy  mercy-seat  by  prayer  j 

Mercy  heard,  and  set  him  free  ; 

Lord,  that  mercv  came  to  me. 
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1073,  1074         before  355,  35b 

5  Many  days  have  pass'd  since  then, 
Many  changes  I  nave  seen  ; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now  ; 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou  ? 

6  Thou  hast  help'd  in  every  need  ; 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead  : 
After  so  much  mercy  past, 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last  ? 

7  No — I  must  maintain  my  hold, 
?Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold  ; 

I  can  no  denial  take, 
When  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 

7fl7*3      ^355)    C.  M.    Edmund  Jones. 

IU  /  o.  jfte  successjul  Resolve.  Esther  iv.  16. 

1  f^OME,  humble  sinner,  in  wnose  breast 
^  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve, 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  opprest, 

And  make  this  last  resolve  : 

2  *  I'll  £o  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

*  Hath  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 

I I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 

*  Whatever  may  oppose  : 

3  '  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

1  And  there  my  guilt  confess  ; 

1  I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 

1  Without  his  sovereign  grace : 

4  '  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

1  Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives  ; 
'  Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch, 

*  And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  <  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

'  Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer ; 
*  But  if  I  perish  I  will  pray, 

*  And  perish  only  there. 

6  '  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

*  I  am  resolv'd  to  try  ; 

i  For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 

*  I  must  for  ever  die.' 

7  But  if  I  die  with  mercy  sought, 

When  I  the  King  have  tried, 
This  were  to  die  (delightful  thought!) 
As  sinner  never  died. 

107/1  <356)    S-M- 

1U'  *•  A  broken  Heart,  and  a  bleeding  Saviour, 

1      TTNTO  thine  altar,  Lord, 

^   A  broken  heart  I  brio?  ; 

702 


357, 358  prayer;         1075, 1076 

And  wilt  thou  graciously  accept 
Of  such  a  worthless  tiling  ? 

2  To  Christ,  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
My  faith  directs  its  eyes  ; 

Thou  may'st  reject  that  worthless  thing, 
But  not  his  sacrifice. 

3  When  he  gave  up  the  ghost, 
The  law  was  satisfied  ; 

And  now  to  its  most  rigorous  claims, 
I  answer,  '  Jesus  dieaV 

in^c         (357)    L.  M.    Beddome, 
1U/0.  Holy  Boldness. 

1  OPRINKLED  with  reconciling  blood, 
•^  I  dare  approach  thy  throne,  O  God  ! 
Thy  face  no  frowning  aspect  wears, 
Thy  hand  no  vengeful  thunder  bears  ! 

2  Th'  encircling  rainbow,  peaceful  sign  I 
Doth  with  refulgent  brightness  shine  ; 
And  while  my  faith  beholds  it  near, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 

3  Let  me  my  grateful  homage  pay  ; 
With  courage  sing,  with  fervour  pray  ; 
And,  though  myself  a  wretch  undone, 
Hope  for  acceptance  through  thy  Son— 

1  Thy  Son,  who  on  the  accursed  tree 
Expird  to  set  the  vilest  free  ; 
On  this  I  build  my  only  claim, 
And  all  I  ask  is  in  his  name. 

mTft       (358)    8-8-6-    J- Straphan. 
1U/D.  The  Lord's  Prayer,  Matt.  vi.  9— 12. 

1  |"|l^R  Father,  whose  eternal  sway 
"  The  bright  angelic  hosts  obey, 

0  lend  a  pitying  ear  ; 
When  on  thy  awful  name  we  call, 
And  at  thy  feet  submissive  fall, 

Oh!  condescend  to  hear. 

2  Far  may  thy  glorious  reign  extend, 
May  rebels  to  thy  sceptre  bend, 

And  yield  to  sovereign  love  : 
May  we  take  pleasure  to  fulfil 
The'  sacred  dictates  of  thy  will, 

As  angels  do  above. 

5  From  thy  kind  hand  each  temporal  good, 
Our  raiment  and  our  daily  food, 
In  rich  abundance  come  : 
703 


1077,  1078    before     359,360 

Lord,  give  us  still  a  fresh  supply. 
If  thou  withhold  thy  hand,  we  die, 
And  fill  the  silent  tomb. 

4  Pardon  our  sins,  0  God  !  that  rise, 
And  call  for  vengeance  from  the  skies ; 

And,  while  we  are  forgiven, 
Grant  that  revenge  may  never  rest, 
And  malice  harbour  in  that  breast 

That  feels  the  love  of  heaven. 

5  Protect  us  in  the  dangerous  hour, 
And  from  the  wily  tempter's  power, 

Oh  !  set  our  spirits  free  : 
And  if  temptation  should  assail, 
May  mighty  grace  o'er  all  prevail, 

And  lead  our  hearts  to  thee. 

6  Thine  is  the  power,  to  thee  belongs 
The  constant  tribute  of  our  songs, 

All  glory  to  thy  name  ; 
Let  every  creature  join  our  lays, 
In  one  resounding  act  of  praise, 

Thy  wonders  to  proclaim. 

HYMNS  BEFORE  SERMON 
~~~      (359)  L.  M.  Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
ID  I  *  •  To  be  sung  between  Prayer  and  Sermon, 

1  TT7"HERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 

*  *    Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise ; 

2  'There,'  says  the  Saviour,  'will  I  be, 
'  Amid  this  little  company ; 

'  To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 

*  And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place.' 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  : 

Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love 

,a7o  (360)     CM. 

10/B.  1  Cor.  hi.  6,  7. 

1  IN  vain  Apollo's  silver  tongue, 

■*•  And  Paul's,  with  strains  profound. 
Diffuse  among  the  listening  throng 
The  gospel's  gladdening  sound. 

2  Jesus,  the  work  is  wholly  thine 

To  form  the  heart  anew  ; 
Now  let  thy  sovereign  grace  divine 
Each  stubborn  soul  subdue, 
704 


361,  362  sermon.  1079,  1080 

1H7Q         (361)    112th*    FawCEtfc- 
\\J i  rr.  Before  Sermon. 

1  rpHY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 
■*■    Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word  : 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mixt  with  what  we  hear : 

Chor.  Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  bless. 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above : 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 

And  satisfied  with  living  bread : 
Chor.  Thus,  &c. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply, 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy ; 
And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear : 

Chor.  Thus,  &c. 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will : 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display  ; 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day  ; 

Chor.  Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  bless, 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

1H7Q         <361)     (2dPart-)    LM- 
l\f  tv.  Longing  for  the  presence  and  blessing  oj 
God,  1  Sam.  vii.  2. 

1  T  OOK  from  on  high,  great  God,  and  see 
■"  Thy  saints  lamenting  after  thee  : 
We  sigh,  we  languish,  and  complain ; 
Revive  thy  gracious  work  again. 

2  To-day  thy  cheering  grace  impart, 
Bind  up  and  heal  the  broken  heart ; 
Our  sins  subdue,  our  souls  restore, 
And  let  our  foes  prevail  no  more. 

3  Thy  presence  in  thy  house  afford, 
To  every  heart  apply  thy  word  ; 
That  sinners  may  their  danger  see, 
And  now  begin  to  mourn  for  thee. 

1  n«fl         (362)    C.  M.    Beddome. 
iuou.     The  Freeness  Qj  the  Gospeim 

1  TTOW  free  and  boundless  is  the  grace 
-"-  Of  our  redeeming  God, 
Extending  to  the  Greek  and  Jew, 

And  men  of  every  blood ! 

2  The  mightiest  king,  and  meanest  slave, 

May  his  rich  mercy  taste  ; 
705 


1081,1082    before    363,364 

He  bids  the  beggar  and  the  prince 
Unto  the  gospel  feast. 

3  None  are  excluded  thence,  but  those 

Who  do  themselves  exclude  ; 
Welcome  the  learned  and  polite, 
The  ignorant  and  rude. 

4  Come  then,  ye  men  of  every  name, 

Of  every  rank  and  tongue ; 
What  you  are  willing  to  receive, 
Doth  unto  you  belong. 

mai  <363>    7'8/ 

1U01'        A  Blessing  humbly  requested. 

1  T  ORD,  we  come  before  thee  now, 
-*-*  At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 
Oh  !  do  not  our  suit  disdain, 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain? 

2  In  thy  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay ; 
Lord,  from  hence  we  would  not  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow, 

3  Send  some  message  from  thy  word. 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford ; 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

4  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind  ; 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free, 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

IVOZ.  The  Pooi  0f  Bethesda,  John  v.  2-4. 

1  TJ  OW  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I 
•"-  Here  in  thy  ways  forgotten  lie  ? 
When  shall  the  means  of  healing  be 
The  channels  of  thy  grace  to  me  ? 

2  Sinners  on  every  side  step  in, 

And  wash  away  their  pain  and  sin  ; 
But  I,  an  helpless,  sin-sick  soul, 
Still  lie  expiring  at  the  pool. 

3  Thou  covenant  angel,  swift  come  down* 
To-day  thine  own  appointments  crown  ; 
Thy  power  into  the  means  infuse, 

And  give  them  now  their  sacred  use. 

4  Thou  seest  me  lying  at  the  pool, 

I  would,  thou  know'st  I  would,  be  whole  ; 
O  let  the  troubled  waters  move, 
And  minister  thy  healing  love. 
706 


365 — 367        6ERM0N.         1083 — 1 

ifiOo    (565)     S.  7.  4.  Topladj's  Collection. 
lUoJ.      Prayer  for  Minister  and  PeopU, 

DEAREST-  errant 

To  proela  re ! 


Pour  thy  grace  upon  this  people, 

I  thy  truth  they  may  approve  : 
Bless,  O  bless  them, 
From  thy  irta  above. 

:  Now  thy  gracious  word  invites  them 

To  pas 
Let  thy  Spirit  sir  «  em  ; 

Every  soul  be  J-.. 
0  receive 
Let  us  find  thy  promisM  rest. 

1  no  1  "■ 

lUo4.  ■  '-.:.  Luke  v.  5 

John  xxi.  6. 

I  VOW,  vrhile  the  go%ei  net  is  cast, 

W    Do  :  Bbrt  own; 

Fn:  ist, 

us  to  hope  in  thee  alone. 

1  Maj  Qua  be  a  much-favour  d  hour, 
To  souls  in  Satan  ed  ; 

0  clothe  thy  wc:  .  wer 

To  .  ead! 

S  To  mourner- 
On  sec 

And  3in. 

s  hope 
That. 
The  ] 

To  love  and  .  :om.] 

i  nqr  5.  M.     Beddome. 

IUGJ.     H.  d  wept  over  ii, 

John  xis.  41. 
"PJID  Christ  o'er  sinners  wm 
"  And  bo 
Let  f. .  grief 

Burst  forth  from 

2  T  din  tears, 

s  with  made 
Be  tl  c  . 
He  shed  the 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  vv . 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear ; 

791 


1086—1088        before         368— 370 

In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

iaoc  (368)     8.7.4. 

1 UOO.  A  Blessing  requested. 

1  /^OME,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit, 
^  Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed ; 

Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit, 

Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed  : 
From  the  gospel 
Now  supply  thy  people's  need, 

2  O  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing, 

Which  thy  word's  design'd  to  gire 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 

Joyfully  the  truth  receive ; 
And  for  ever 
To  thy  praise  and  glory  live  ! 

•j/^07  (369)     145th. 

1  uo  / .    Blind  Bartimeus,  Luke  xviii.  35—38. 

1  ^INFUL,  and  blind,  and  poor, 
^  And  lost  without  thy  grace, 
Thy  mercy  I  implore, 

And  wait  to  see  thy  face  : 
Begging  I  sit  by  the  way-side, 
And  long  to  know  the  Crucified. 

2  Jesus,  attend  my  cry, 
Thou  Son  of  David,  hear, 
If  now  thou  passest  by, 
Stand  still  and  call  me  near ; 

The  darkness  from  my  heart  remove, 
And  show  me  now  thy  pardoning  love. 

inno         (370)    L.  M.    Beddome. 
lUOO.     77^  Kingdom  come,  Matt.  vi.  10. 

1  A  SCEND  thy  throne,  almighty  King, 
-**■  And  spread  thy  glories  ail  abroad; 
Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 
And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  God. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat, 
Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  face, 
Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet, 
Subdu'd  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

3  O  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 
Become  tiie  kingdoms  of  the  Lord ; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name, 
Be  thou  through  heaven  and  earth  ador'd. 

708 


3T1 — 373  AFTER  SERMON'.  1089 — 109t 

iaOQ  (371)     L.  M. 

1UO  J.      EzekiePs  Vision  of  the  dry  Bones, 
Ezek.  xxxvii.  3. 

1  T  OOK  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye ; 
■"  See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie  ; 

Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughter'd  heaps  around. 

2  And  can  these  mouldering  corpses  live 
And  can  these  perish'd  bones  revive  ? 
That,  mighty  God,  to  thee  is  known  ; 
That  wondrous  work  is  all  thy  own. 

3  Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain  ; 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  err, 
Till  thine  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

4  But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe, 

Life  spreads  through  all  the  realms  of  death  • 
Dry  bones  obey  thy  powerful  voice  ; 
They  move,  they  waken,  they  rejoice. 
3  So  when  thy  trumpet's  awful  sound 
Shall  shake  the  heavens  and  rend  the  ground. 
Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 
And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies, 

HYMXS  AFTER  SERMON. 

10QO  (372>    CM- 

1 U  JU.  The  Parable  of  the  Sower,  Matt.  xiii.3~2S- 

1  ]V"OW,  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown, 
*^    Be  it  thy  servants'  care 

Thy  heavenly  blessing  to  bring  down, 
By  humble,  fervent" prayer. 

2  In  rain  we  plant  without  thine  aid. 

And  water  too  in  vain  ; 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace, 
Send  down  thy  heavenly  rain. 

3  Then  shall  our  cheerful  hearts  and  tongues 

Begin  this  song  divine  ; 
1  Thou,  Lord,  hast  given  the  rich  increase, 
1  And  be  the  glory  thine.' 

1091.        (373)     148th.    Newton, 
i~)N  what  has  now  been  sown, 

"  Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow: 
The  power  is  thine  alone 
To  make  it  spring  and  grow : 

709  eo 


1092—1094        after  374— 376 

Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 

10Q9  <374)    LM- 

IV  J  A.  The  Spread  of  the  Gospel,  Matt.  vi.  10. 

1  P~PO  distant  lands  thy  gospel  send, 

-*-    And  thus  thy  empire  wide  extend; 
To  Gentile,  Turk,  and  stubborn  Jew, 
Thou  King  of  grace  !  salvation  show. 

2  Where'er  thy  sun  or  light  arise, 
Thy  name,  O  God  !  immortalize  ; 
May  nations  yet  unborn  confess 

Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousness. 

■lUJ °m  Duties  and  Privileges,  Jude  20,  21. 

1  YITTHILE  sinners,  who  presume  to  bear 

* '    The  Christian's  sacred  name, 
Throw  up  the  reins  to  every  lust, 
And  glory  in  their  shame  : 

2  Ye  saints  preserv'd  in  Christ  and  call'd, 

Detest  their  impious  ways, 

And  on  the  basis  of  your  faith 

An  heavenly  temple  raise. 

3  Upon  the  Spirit's  promis'd  aid 

Depend  from  day  to  day, 
And,  while  lie  breathes  his  quickening  gale, 
Adore,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

4  Preserve  unquench'd  your  love  to  God, 

And  let  the  flame  arise, 
And  higher  and  still  higher  blaze, 
Till  it  ascend  the  skies. 

5  With  a  transporting  joy  expect 

The  grace  your  Lord  shall  give, 
When  all  his  saints  shall  from  his  hands 
Their  crowns  of  life  receive. 

I  AQi      (376)  C.  M.  Toplady's  Collection. 
1U  J4.        Now  is  the  accepted  Time. 

1  /^OME,  guilty  souls,  and  flee  away 
^  To  Christ  and  heal  your  wounds; 
This  is  the  welcome  gospel-day, 

Wherein  free  grace  abounds. 

2  God  lov'd  the  church,  and  gave  his  Son 

To  drink  the  cup  of  wrath  ; 
And  Jesus  says,  he'll  cast  out  none 
That  come  to  him  by  faith. 
710 


Sr6—  378         sermon-.       1094— 109G 

10Q1         376)    (2dParL)    L- M- 
i\j%j-M:,  The  convinced  Sinner  encouraged. 

1  TTTHO  is  the  trembling  sinner,  who 

*  *    That  owns  eternal  death  his  due  ? 
Who  mourns  his  sin,  his  guilt,  his  thrall, 
And  does  on  God  for  mercy  call  ? 

2  Peace,  troubled  soul,  dismiss  thy  fear, 
Hear,  Jesus  speaks,  Be  of  good  cheer , 
Upon  his  cleansing  grace  rely, 

And  thou  shalt  never,  never  die. 

I  r\q  r      (377)    L.  If.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
lKJJu.  Acceptance  through.  Christ  alone,  Johx 
xiv.  6. 

1  TT^W  shall  the  sons  of  men  appear, 
-"-  Great  God,  before  thine  awful  bar  ; 
How  may  the  guilty  hope  to  find 
Acceptance  with  th'  eternal  Mind  ? 

2  Not  vows,  nor  groans,  nor  broken  cries. 
Not  the  most  costly  sacrifice, 

Not  infant  blood,  profusely  spilt, 
Will  expiate  a  sinners  guilt 

3  Thy  blood,  dear  Jesus,  thine  alone, 
Hath  sovereign  virtue  to  atone: 
Here  we  will  rest  our  only  plea 
When  we  approach,  great  God,  to  thee. 

lOOn  (37?)     (2d  Part.)     7's. 

1UJ,J-      The  Pleasures  of  Religion. 

1  "TMS  religion  that  can  give 

-*     Sweetest  pleasures  while  we  live  ; 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 
Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 

2  After  death,  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity  ! 

Be  tne  living  God  my  friend, 
Then  my  bliss  shall  "never  end. 

lU^O.  Habakkukiii.  17,  18. 

TS  Jesus  mine  !  I'm  now  prepar'd 
-■■  To  meet  with  what  I  thought  most  hard 
Yes,  let  the  winds  of  trouble  blow, 
And  comforts  melt  away  like  snow  ; 
No  blasted  trees  or  failing  crops 
Can  hinder  my  eternal  hopes  ; 
Though  creatures  change,  the  Lord's  the  same; 
Then  let  me  triumph  in  his  name. 
711 


,097—1100         after  379—382 

1UVJ.         Hdpf  Hoseaxiii.9. 
^ELF-destroy'd,  for  help  I  pray  : 
*^  Help  me,  Saviour,  from  above  ; 
Help  me  to  believe,  obey, 
Help  me  to  repent,  and  love  ; 
Help  to  keep  the  graces  given  ; 
Help  me  quite  from  hell  to  heaven. 

jaqq  (380)     CM. 

luJO'  Felix  trtmblinz,  Acts  xxiv.  24,  25. 

1  ^EE  Felix,  cloth'd  with  pomp  and  power, 
*^  See  his  resplendent  bride, 

Attend  to  hear  a  prisoner  preach 
The  Saviour  crucify'd. 

2  He  well  describes  who  Jesus  was, 

His  glories  and  his  love, 
How  he  obey'd  and  bled  below, 
And  reigns  and  pleads  above. 

3  Felix  up  starts,  and  trembling  cries, 

*  Go,  for  this  time,  away, 

*  I'll  hear  thee  on  these  points  again 

4  On  some  convenient  day.' 
i  Attention  to  the  words  of  life 

Let  Felix  thus  adjourn  ; 
Lord,  let  us  make  these  solemn  truths 

Our  first  and  last  concern. 

mqQ  (381)     S.  M. 

i\tVJ.  jaoez^s  Prayer,  1  Chron.  iv.  9,  10 

1  ■  f\  THAT  the  Lord  indeed 

"  '  Would  me.  his  servant,  bless, 
i  From  every  evil  shield  my  head, 

*  And  crown  my  paths  with  peace  ! 

2  *  Be  his  Almighty  hand 

1  My  helper  and  my  guide, 
i  Till  with  his  saints  in  Canaan's  land 
1  My  portion  he  divide.' 

1100       (.382-     (lstPart-)    C.M. 
1  1W* Desiring  to  walk  in  the  Way  of  Holiness 
to  Happiness,  Psa.  lxxxiv.  8. 

1  T  ORD  God,  omnipotent  to  bless, 
■"  My  supplication  hear ; 
Guardian  of  Jacob,  to  my  voice 

Incline  thy  gracious  ear  : 

2  If  I  have  never  yet  begun 

To  tread  the  sacred  road, 
712 


582, 384  sermon.  1100,  1101 

O  teach  my  wandering  feet  the  way 
To  Zion's  blest  abode  ! 

3  Or,  if  I'm  travelling  in  the  path, 

Assist  me  with  thy  strength, 
And  let  me  swift  advances  make, 
And  reach  thine  heaven  at  length  ! 

4  My  care,  my  hope,  my  first  request, 

Are  all  compris'd  in  this, 
To  follow  where  thy  saints  have  led, 
And  then  partake  their  bliss. 

1100  (38:)     (***«*•)    C-  M- 

1 1UU.     Good  Hope  of  Interest  united  witU 
Gratitude. 

1  TF,  Lord,  in  thy  fair  book  of  life 
"   My  worthless  name  doth  stand  - 
And  in  my  heart  the  law  is  writ 

By  thine  unerring  hand  ; 

2  I  am  secure,  by  grace  divine, 

Off  crowns  above  the  skies  ; 
And  on  the  road,  from  thy  rich  stores, 
Shall  meet  with  fresh  supplies. 

3  To  thee  in  sweet  melodious  strains 

My  grateful  voice  111  raise  : 
But  fife's  too  short,  my  power's  too  weak, 
To  show  forth  half  thy  praise. 

4  [Had  I  ten  thousand  thousand  tongues, 

Not  one  should  silent  be  ; 
Had  I  ten  thousand  thousand  hearts, 
I'd  give  them  all  to  thee.] 

1101  ^3S3)     (lstPart-     IWth. 
1  1 U  1 .  Praise  for  Salvation. 

1  f^kUR  Saviour  alone,  the  Lord  let  us  bless, 
"  Who  reigns  on  his  throne,  the  Prince  of  our 

Peace  ; 
Who  evermore  saves  us  by  shedding  his  blood ; 
All  hail,  holy  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  our  God  ! 

2  We  thankfully  sing  thy  glory  and  praise, 
Thou  merciful  spring  of  pity  and  grace  : 
Thy  kindness  for  ever  to  men  we  will  tell, 
And  say  our  dear  Saviour  redeems  us  from  hell. 

3  Preserve  us  in  love,  while  here  we  abide ; 
O  never  remove  thy  presence,  nor  hide 
Thy  glorious  salvation,  till  each  of  us  see 
With  jov  the  bless'd  vision  completed  in  thee 

718  60* 


1101,1102  after  383,384 

nni         (383)     (2d  Part.)     L.M. 
1  1 U 1 .  Gratitude  to  Christ. 

1  rpo  Him  who  on  the  fatal  tree 

-*-    Pour'd  out  his  blood,  his  life  for  me, 

In  grateful  strains  my  voice  I'll  raise, 

And  in  his  service  spend  my  days. 
>  To  listening  multitudes  I'll  tell 

How  he  redeem'd  my  soul  from  hell  ; 

And  how,  reposing  on  his  breast, 

I  lost  my  cares  and  found  my  rest. 
3  Through  him  my  sins  are  all  forgiven, 

He  ever  pleads  my  cause  in  heaven, 

I'll  build  an  altar  to  his  name, 

And  to  the  world  his  grace  proclaim. 

MOO        (S84)     Ost  Part.)     CM. 
1  1UZ.        xot  unto  us,  Ps.  cxv.  I. 

1  IVrOT  unto  us,  but  thee  alone, 
^    Bless'd  Lamb,  be  glory  given  : 
Here  shall  thy  praises  be  begun, 

And  carried  on  in  heaven. 

2  The  hosts  of  spirits  now  with  thee 

Eternal  anthems  sm<* : 
To  imitate  them  here,  lo  !  we 

Our  hallelujahs  bring. 
j  Had  we  our  tongues  like  them  inspir'd. 

Like  theirs  our  songs  should  rise  ; 
Like  them  Ave  never  should  be  tir'd, 

But  love  the  sacrifice. 
i  Till  we  the  veil  of  flesh  lay  down, 

Accept  our  weaker  lays  ; 
And,  when  we  reach  thy  Father's  throne 

We'll  give  thee  nobler  praise. 

11H9         <384)     (-dPart-)    CM- 
1 IV A.  Joying  and  glorying  in  the  Lord, 

1  VE  saints  of  every  rank,  with  joy 

-■-    To  God  your  offerings  bring  ; 

Let  towns  and  cities,  hills  and  vales, 

With  loud  hosannas  ring. 

I  Let  him  receive  the  glory  due 

To  his  exalted  name  ; 

With  thankful  tongues,  and  hearts  inilam/d, 

His  wondrous  deeds  proclaim. 

3  Praise  him  in  elevated  strains, 

And  make  the  world  to  know. 
71! 


SB5—5ST        sermov.        1103—1105 

How  great  the  Master  whom  you  serve, 
And  yet  how  gracious  too. 

110o  (3S5)     8's. 

i  ivo.  Our  God  for  ever  and  ever,  Ps.  xlviii.  14. 

1  HHHIS  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 

-■-    Our  faithful  unchangeable  Friend  ; 
Whose  love  is  as  large  as  his  power, 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end : 

2  'Tis  Jesus,  the  First  and  the  Last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home  ; 
We'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 

71  f\A  (386)     C-  **■     Cennick. 

1 1 U4.     Christ  the  Burden  of  the  Song. 

1  rpHOU  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb, 

-*•    We  love  to  hear  of  thee  ; 
No  music's  like  thy  charming  name, 
Nor  half  so  sweet  can  be. 

2  0  let  us  ever  hear  thy  voice, 

In  mercy  to  us  speak. 
And  in  our  Priest  we  will  rejoice, 
Thou  great  Melchisedec. 

3  Our  Jesus  shall  be  still  our  theme, 

While  in  this  world  we  stay  ; 
We'll  sing  our  Jesus'  lovely  name, 
When  all  things  else  decay. 

4  When  we  appear  in  yonder  cloud, 

With  all  thy  favour'd  throng, 
Then  will  we  sin<*  more  sweet,  more  loud, 
And  Christ  shall  be  our  song. 

11UO.  Worthy  the  Lamb. 

1  i^JXORY  to  God  on  high ! 
*~*  Let  earth  and  skies  reply, 

Praise  ye  his  name  : 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Sing  aloud,  evermore, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  and  God, 
Bore  sin's  tremendous  load, 

Praise  ye  his  name  ; 
Tell  what  his  arm  hath  done. 
715 


1106,1107  after  388,389 

What  spoils  from  death  he  won  ; 
Sing  his  great  name  alone  \t 
Worthy  the  Lamb. 

3  While  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Praising  his  name  : 
Those  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  their  peace  with  God, 
Sound  his  dear  fame  abroad, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

4  Join,  all  ye  ransom'd  race, 
Our  holy  Lord  to  bless ; 

Praise  ye  his  name  ; 
In  him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  lieart  and  voice, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

5  What  though  we  change  our  place, 
Yet  we  shall  never  cease 

Praising  his  name : 
To  him  our  songs  we  bring, 
Hail  him  our  gracious  King, 
And  without  ceasing  sing, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

6  Then  let  the  hosts  above, 
In  realms  of  endless  love, 

Praise  his  dear  name  : 
To  him  ascribed  be, 
Honour  and  majesty, 
Through  all  eternity : 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 


1  1  flft  (388)    L-  M-    Hart- 

1IUD.  At  Dismission. 

1  "TIISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord, 
•"-*  Help  us  to  feed  upon  thv  word  ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 

And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good, 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood  ; 
Give  every  fetter'd  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

ii  07  <389)    s'1'4' 

x  *■ u '  •  At  Dismission. 

1  T  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
***  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ,- 
716 


390,391  sermon-.  1108,1109 

Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  : 
O  refresh 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ,* 
May  meJniits  of  thy  Salvation, 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 
May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found  ! 

3  So,  wbeiK  J's  giv'n, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angel's  wings  to  heaven, 

Glad  to  leave  oar  cumb'rous  clay, 
May  we  ready 
Rise,  and  reign  in  endless  day ! 

noii  <390)  C-M- 

i  ivu.        Sanclit:-:aiicn  and  Growth, 
lieb.  xiii.  20,  21. 

1  "WjTOW  may  the  God  of  peace  and  love, 
*r*    Who,  from  tlr  imprisoning  grave, 
Restor'd  the  shepherd  of  the  sheep, 

Omnipotent  to  save. 

2  Through  the  rich  merits  of  that  blood 

Which  he  on  Calvary  spilt, 
To  make  th'  eternal  covenant  sure, 
On  which  our  hopes  are  built. 

3  Perfect  oar  souls  in  every  grace 

T'  accomplish  all  his  will, 
And  all  that's  pleasing  in  his 
Inspire  us  to  full 

4  For  the  great  Mediator's  sake, 

"We  every  blessing  pray  : 
With  glory  let  his  name  be  crown'd 
Through  heaven's  eternal  day  ! 

1  1U^.  Jhe  peace  0f    Qod  shaH  la?      cc% 

Phil/iv.  7. 

1  T^HE  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, 
-*-    And  by  his  word  of  pace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels, 
Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  hearts : 

2  And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  everv  soul  assembled  here  ! 

717 


1110— 1115  AFTER  SERMON.    395—397 

mo  (392)    8-  7-    Newton. 

11  IV.    May  the  Grac€i  £C%  2  Cor#  ^   14> 

1VTAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
iy±  And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above  ! 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord  ; 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

DOXOLOGIES. 

1111.  (393)     CM. 

HPO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
-*-    Who  made  the  earth  and  heaven, 
Of  equal  dignity  possest, 
Be  equal  honours  given. 

1112.  (394)    S.  M.    Beddome, 
rjlO  the  eternal  Three, 

-■-    In  will  and  essence  One, 
Be  universal  honours  paid, 
Co-equal  honours  done. 

1113.  (395)    L.M.    Bp.  Ken. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow. 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  hosts, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

1114.  (396)     104th. 

GIVE  glory  to  God,  ye  children  of  men, 
And  publish  abroad,  again  and  again, 
The  Son's  glorious  merit,  the  Father's  free  grace, 
The  gifts  of  the  Spirit,  to  Adam's  lost  race. 

1115.  (397)     (1st  Part.)     8.7.4. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Thou  the  God  whom  we  adore ; 
May  we  all  thy  love  inherit, 

To  thine  image  us  restore  ; 
Vast  eternal ! 
Praises  to  thee  evermore. 
718 


o9m  39S  THE  WORLD.  1115,1116 

1115.        (397)     (2d  Part.)     S.  S.  6. 

rpO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
-*■    Be  praise  amid  the  heatenly  host, 

And  in  the  church  below, 
From  whom  all  creatures  drew  their  breath, 
By  whom  redemption  bless'd  the  earth, 

From  whom  all  comforts  flow ! 


THE  WORLD. 

I  l  1  C  (3SS)     L<  **■     Blackmor 

I I  1  O.     jne  yanity  0f  earthly  Things. 

1  TV  HAT  are  possessions,  fame,  and  power, 

*  *    The  boasted  splendour  of  the  great  I 
What  gold,  which  dazzled  eyes  adore, 
And  seek  with  endless  toils  and  sweat  ? 

2  Express  their  charms,  declare  their  use, 
That  we  their  merit  may  descry  ; 

Tell  us  what  good  they  can  produce, 
Or  what  important  wants  supply. 

3  If,  wounded  with  the  sense  of  sin, 
To  them  for  pardon  we  should  pray, 
Will  they  restore  our  peace  within, 
And  wash  our  guilty  stains  away  ? 

\  Can  they  celestial  life  inspire, 
Nature  with  power  divine  renew, 
With  pure  and  sacred  transports  fire 
Our  bosom,  and  our  lusts  subdue  ? 

3  When  with  the  pangs  of  death  we  strive, 
And  yield  all  comforts  here  for  lost, 
Will  "they  support  us,  will  they  give 
Kind  succour,  when  we  need  it  most? 

6  When  at  th'  Almighty's  awful  bar 
To  hear  our  final  doom  we  stand, 
Con  they  incline  the  Jud^e  to  spare, 
Or  wrest  the  vengeance  from  his  hand  I 

7  Can  they  protect  us  from  despair. 
From  the  dark  reign  of  death  and  hell, 
Crown  us  with  bliss,  and  throne  us  where 
The  just,  in  joys  immortal,  dwell  ? 

i  Sinners,  your  idols  we  despise, 
If  these  reliefs  thev  cannot  grant ; 
-19 


1117,  1118        THE  WORLD.      r  399,  400 

Why  should  we  such  delusions  prize, 
And  pine  in  everlasting  want  ? 

,  -.  -,  7      (399)    C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
1 1 1  *  •     Vanity  of  the  World,  Psa.  iv.  6. 

1  TN  vain  the  giddy  world  inquires, 
■■■  Forgetful  of  their  God, 

*  Who  will  supply  our  vast  desires, 
*  Or  show  us  any  good?' 

2  Through  the  wide  circuit  of  the  earth 

Their  eapjer  wishes  rove, 
In  chase  of  honpur,  wealth,  and  mirth, 
The  phantoms  of  their  love. 

3  But  oft  these  shadowy  joys  elude 

Their  most  intense  pursuit ; 
Or,  if  they  seize  the  fancied  good, 
There's  poison  in  the  fruit. 

4  Lord,  from  this  world  call  off  my  love, 

Set  my  affections  right ; 
Bid  me  aspire  to  joys  above, 
And  walk  no  more  by  sight. 

5  0  let  the  glories  of  th  v  face 

Upon  my  bosom  shine  ; 
Assur'd  of  thy  forgiving  grace, 
My  joys  will  be  divine. 

U  1  ft         (40°)    C*  M'    Needham. 

1 1 1 0.  j*}ie  rich  Fool  surprised,  Luke  xii.  16—22. 

1  "T)ELUDED  souls !  who  think  to  find 
-*-*  A  solid  bliss  below ; 

Bliss,  the  fair  flower  of  paradise, 
On  earth  can  never  grow. 

2  See  how  the  foolish  wretch  is  pleas'd 

T'  increase  his  worldly  store ; 
Too  scanty  now  he  finds  his  barns, 
And  covets  room  for  more. 

3  '  What  shall  I  do  V  distress'd,  he  cries, 

'This  scheme  will  I  pursue  ; 
'  My  scanty  barns  shall  now  come  down, 
'  I'll  build  them  large  and  new : 

4  '  Here  will  I  lay  my  fruits,  and  bid 

'My  soul  to  take  its  ease : 
c  Eat,  drink,  be  glad  ;  mv  lasting  store 
1  Shall  give  what  joys  t  please.' 

5  Scarce  had  he  spoke,  when,  lo !  from  heaven 

Th'  Almighty  made  reply ; 


401,40-2  IHE  WORLD.  1119,1120 

*  For  whom  dost  thou  provide,  thou  fool ! 
'  This  night  thyself  shalt  die.' 

6  Teach  rue,  my  God,  all  earthly  joys 
Are  but  an  empty  dream  : 
And  may  I  seek  my  bliss  alone 
In  thee,  the  good'  Supreme  ! 

111Q  (m)     CM. 

1  l  l  v.  The  whole  World  no  Compensation  for 
the  Los3  of  one  Said,  Mark  viii.  36. 

1  T  ORD,  shall  we  part  with  gold  for  dross, 
*-**  With  solid  good  for  show ! 

Outlive  our  bliss,  and  mourn  our  loss, 
In  everlasting  wo  ! 

2  Let  us  not  lose  the  living  God 

For  ooe  short  dream  of  joy  : 
With  fond  embrace  cling  to  "a  clod, 
And  fling  all  heaven  away. 

3  Vain  world,  thy  weak  attempts  forbear, 

We  all  thy  charms  defy  ; 
And  rate  our  precious  souls  too  dear 
For  all  thy  wealth  to  buy. 

lion      (-*02)     C-M.    Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics. 

I  J  Z\J.  The  farewell 

1  "PJEAD  be  my  heart  to  all  below, 
-"-'  To  mortal  joys  and  mortal  cares  ; 
To  sensual  bKss  that  charms  us  so, 
Be  dark,  mine  eyes,  and  deaf,  my  ears. 

2  Lord,  I  renounce  my  carnal  taste 
Of  ttie  fair  fruit  that  sinners  prize  : 
Their  paradise  shall  never  waste 
One  thought  of  mine,  but  to  despise. 

3  All  earthly  joys  are  overweigh'd 
With  mountains  of  vexatious  care  ; 
And  where's  the  sweet  that  is  not  laid 
A  bait  to  some  destructive  snare  1 

4  Begone,  for  ever,  mortal  things  ! 
Thou  mighty  mole-hill,  earth,  farewell ! 
Angels  aspire  on  lofty  wings, 

And  leave  the  globe  for  ants  to  dwell. 

5  Come,  heaven,  and  fill  my  vast  desires, 
My  soul  pursues  the  sovereign  good  ; 
She  was  all  made  of  heavenly  fires. 
Nor  can  she  live  on  meaner  food, 

--21  61 


1121,  1122      the  church.      40.3,  404 

THE  GOSPEL  CHURCH. 

|191  (403)     CM. 

11A1.  Tfie  church  described;  or,  the  Stability 
and  Glory  of  Zion,  Cant  vi.  10. 

1  CAY,  who  is  she,  that  looks  abroad 
^  Like  the  sweet  blushing  dawn. 
When  with  her  living  light  she  paints 

The  dew-drops  of  the  lawn  ? 

2  Fair  as  the  moon,  when  in  the  skies 

Serene  her  throne  she  guides, 
And  o'er  the  twinkling  stars  supreme 
In  full-orb'd  glory  rides  : 

3  Clear  as  the  sun,  when  from  the  east 

Without  a  cloud  he  springs, 
And  scatters  boundless  light  and  heat 
From  his  resplendent  wings  : 

4  Tremendous  as  a  host  that  moves 

Majestically  slow, 
With  banners  wide  display'd,  all  arm'd 
All  ardent  for  the  foe  ! 

5  This  is  the  Church  by  heav'n  array'd 

With  strength  and  grace  divine ; 
Thus  shall  she  strike  her  foes  with  dread, 
And  thus  her  glories  shine. 

■t  1  cycy  (404)     L.  M.     Steele. 

XlAZ.,    77, g  presence  of  Christ  the  Joy  of  his 

People. 

1  HP  HE  wond'ring  nations  have  beheld 
-■-    The  sacred  prophecy  fulfilled  ; 
And  angels  hail  the  glorious  morn, 
That  show'd  the  great  Messiah  born ; 

2  The  Prince  !  the  Saviour!  long  desir'd, 
Whom  men  foretold,  by  heaven  inspir'd, 
And,  raptur'd,  saw  the  blissful  day 
Rise  o'er  the  world  with  healing  ray. 

3  Oft,  in  the  temples  of  his  grace, 
His  saints  behold  his  smiling  face  ; 
And  oft  have  seen  his  glories  shine 
With  power  and  majesty  divine  : 

i  But  soon,  alas !  his  absence  mourn, 
And  pray  and  wish  his  Kind  return ; 
Without  his  life-inspiring  light, 
*Tjs  all  a  scene  of  gloom  v  night, 
722 


405,  406   ihe  church.   1123,  1124 

E  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  children  cry. 
Our  graces  droop,  our  comforts  die  ; 
Return,  and  let  thy  glories  rise 
Again  to  our  admiring  I 

6  'Till,  fill'd  with  light,  and  joy,  and  love, 
Thy  courts  below,  like  those  above, 
Triumphant  hallelujahs  raise, 
And  heaven  and  earth  resound  thy  praise. 

liOQ      (40;')   CM.    Dr. Doddridge. 
-  1-J-  faking  the  Way  to  Zion,  Jer.  1.  5. 

ENQUIRE,  ve  pilgrims,  for  the  way 
That  leads" to  Sion's  bill. 

And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 

With  a  dctermin'd  will. 
?  Invite  the  strangers  all  around, 

Your  pious  march  to  join  ; 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  feel, 

Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

3  0  come,  and  to  his  tempi.'  haste, 

And  seek  his  favour  there  ; 
Before  his  foot-tool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer ! 

4  0  come,  and  join  your  souls  to  God, 

In  everlasting  bands  ; 
Accept  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

110j       (406)     143th.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
llZl.   jii  the  fanning  a  Church,  Isa.  lvi.  6,  7. 

Matt.  xxi.  13.  and  Eph.  ii.  13.  19. 

1  f^REAT  Father  of  mankind, 
"  We  bless  that  wondrous  grace 
Which  could  for  Gentiles  find 
Within  thy  courts  a  place  : 

How  kind  the  care  our  God  displays, 
For  us  to  raise  a  house  of  prayer  I 

2  Though  once  estrang'd  afar, 
We  now  approach  the  throne  ; 
For  Jesus  brings  us  near, 
And  makes  our  cause  his  own  : 

Strangers  no  more,  to  thee  we  come, 
And  find  our  home,  and  rest  secure. 

3  To  thee  our  souls  we  join, 
And  love  thv  sacred  name  ; 
No  more  our  own,  but  thine, 
We  triumph  in  thy  claim  ; 

Our  Father — King, — thy  covenant  grace 
Our  souls  embrace,  thv  titles  sing-. 
723 


1125,  1126     the  church.       407,408 

4  Here  in  thy  house  we  feast 
On  dainties  all  divine, 

And,  while  such  sweets  we  taste, 

With  joy  our  faces  shine  ; 
Incense  shall  rise  from  flames  of  love, 
And  God  approve  the  sacrifice. 

5  May  all  the  nations  throng 
To  worship  in  thy  house  ; 
And  thou  attend  the  song, 
And  smile  upon  their  vows  ; 

Indulgent  still,  till  earth  conspire 
To  join  the  choir  of  Zion's  hill. 

119K      (407)    L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 
I  1  -j<J.    j^e  Institution  of  a  Gospel  Ministry 
from  Christ,  Eph.  iv.  8.  11,  12. 

1  T^ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 

-■-     Smile  on  our  homage  and  our  vows  ; 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprung  th'  Apostles'  honour'd  name, 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame  ; 

In  lowlier  form  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise. 

4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And  fed  by  Christ  their  graces  live  ; 
While  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

6  Jesus  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know. 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow  ; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 


lion  (408)    L.M. 

1  1  ~u.  Qn  f;eniling-  a  Member  into  the  Work  of 
the  Ministry — Isaiah's  Obedience  to  the  heavenh 
Vision,  Isa.  vi.  8. 

1  AIR  God  ascends  his  lofty  throne. 
*^  Anay'd  in  majesty  unknown  ; 


724 


409,410         ordination-.      1127,1128 

Hi-  lustre  all  the  U 

And  spreads  o'er  all  th1  ethereal  lulls : 
2  The  holy,  holy,  <         I 

By  all  the  Serap-i 

Vhd,  while  they  stand  beneath  his  seat, 
veil  their  laces  and  their  feet. 
"j  Lord,  how  can  sinful  lips  pro* 

The  honours  of  so  great  a  ban 

<)  for  thine  altar's 

To  touch  his  lips  Mil ! 

4  Then  if  a  m< 
A  Labour* 

Through  all  his  weakness  and  his  fear, 
Lo\e  snail 

5  Nor  let  his  willing  soul  compl 
Though  every  effort  seem  in  i 
It  ample  re©  i  il  be 

But  to  have  wrought,  0  God,  for  thee. 

1 107   &*)  L- M-  Dr-  o 

*  *  —  '  •     Seeking  Dirt  of  a 

-'■  /•. 

1  ^EPHERD  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear, 
^  Thy  sei  ilgent  hear; 
Perplex'd,  distress'd,  to  thee  we  cry, 
And  seek  the  guidance  oi  tiiine  eye. 

2  Send  forth,  0  Lord,  thy  truth  and  li 
To  ernide  our  doubtful 

Our  drooping  hear 
Nor  let  us  seek  thy  fa(  i  in  vain. 
I  Return,  in  ways  of  peace  return, 
Nor  let  thy  flock  neglected  mourn  ; 
May  our  bless'd  eyes  a  shephei 
Dear  to  our  souls,  end  dear  to  thee. 

i  i  op      [410J     C.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
1  ]"0,     Watching  for  Souls.    .In  Ordination 
Hymn,  Heb.  xiii.  17. 

1  T  ET  Skm'a  watchmen  all  awake, 

-*-^  And  take  th'  alanii  I 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
il  awful  char_ 

2  Ti>  nut  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demai 
But  v. 

And  fflPd  a  Saviour's  hands. 
S  They  watch  for  souls,  for  winch  :  »e-  Lord 
Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  ;— 


1129,  1150    %TH1S  CHURCH.        411,  41C 

For  souls  which  must  for  ever  live, 
In  raptures,  or  in  wo. 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Th'  account  to  render  there  ; 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  where  should  we  appear  ! 

5  May  they,  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach, 

Their  oivn  Redeemer  see  : 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

1  1  OQ      (4l1)     L-  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

1  1  L  J.     The  Goodness  of  God  acknowledged  in 

giving  Pastors  after  his  own  heart,  Jer.  iii.  15.* 

At  the  Settlement  of  a  Minister. 

1  ^ HEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep, 
^  With  constant  care,  thy  humble  sheep  ; 
By  thee  inferior  pastors,  rise 

To  feed  our  souls  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
Modell'd  by  thy  own  Gracious  heart, 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness,  and  love, 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active  tender  care, 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear  ; 
And,  by  their  fair  example  led, 

The  way  to  Zion's  pasture  tread  ! 

4  Here  hast  thou  listen'd  to  our  vows, 
And  scatter'd  blessings  on  thy  house  ; 
Thy  saints  are  succour'd,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

5  Completely  heal  each  former  stroke, 
And  bless  the  shepherd  and  the  flock  ; 
Confirm  the  hopes  thy  mercies  raise, 
And  own  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 

1 1  Jll.^,rijj!j  Q(ire  0y  junipers  and  Churches, 
Rev.  ii.  1. 

1  YlfE  bless  th'  eternal  Source  of  light, 

**     Who  makes  the  stars  to  shine  ; 
And  through  this  dark  beclouded  world, 
Diffuseth  rays  divine. 

2  We  bless  the  church's  sovereign  King, 

Whose  golden  lamps  we  are  ; 
Fix'd  in  the  temples  of  his  love 

To  shine  with  radiance  fair. 
•  Sec  Ilvmn  407,  and  Association  Hvuins. 


413  ORDINATION.  1131 

3  Still  be  our  purity  preserved  ; 

Still  fed  with  oil  the  flame  ; 
And  in  deep  characters  inscrib'd, 
Our  heavenly  Master's  name  ! 

4  Then,  while  between  our  ranks  he  walks. 

And  all  our  state  surveys, 
His  smiles  shall  with  new  lustre  deck 
The  people  of  his  praise. 

,-.-,  (413)    L.  M. 

1  i  «j  i  .  Qn  tfe  dangerous  Illness  of  a  JSIiniste*  . 
Jl  f\  THOU,  before  whose  gracious  throne 

"    We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down, 
View  the  sad  breast,  the  streaming  eye, 
And  let  our  sorrows  pierce  the  sky. 

2  Thou  know'st  the  anxious  cares  we  feel, 
And  all  our  trembling  lips  would  tell  ; 
Thou  only  canst  assuage  our  grief, 
And  yield  our  wo-fraught  heart  relief. 

3  Though  we  have  sinn'd,  and  justly  dread 
The  fengeance  hovering  o'er  our  head, 
Yet,  Power  benign,  thy  servant  spare. 
Nor  turn  aside  thy  people's  prayer. 

4  Avert  thy  swift  descending  stroke, 
Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock, 
Lest  o'er  the  barren  waste  we  stray, 
To  prowling  wolves  an  easy  prey. " 

o  Itestore  him,  sinking  to  the  grave, 

Stretch  out  thine  arm,  make  haste  to  save  ; 
Back  to  our  hope  and  wishes  give, 
And  bid  our  friend  and  father  live. 

6  Bound  to  each  soul  by  tenderest  ties, 
In  every  breast  his  ima^e  lies  ; 

Thy  pitying  aid,  0  God,  impart, 

Nor  rend  him  from  each  bleeding  heart. 

7  Yet,  if  our  supplications  fail, 

And  prayers  and  tears  can  naught  prevail, 
Cor.demn'd  on  this  dark  desert  "coast 
To  mourn  our  much-lov'd  leader  lost ; 

£  Be  thou  his  strength,  be  thou  his  stay, 
Support  him  through  the  gloomy  way ; 
Comfort  his  soul,  surround  his  bed, 
And  guide  him  through  the  dreary  shade. 

9  Around  him  may  thy  angels  wait, 
Deck'd  with  their  robes  of  heavenly  state, 
To  teach  his  happy  soul  to  rise, 
And  waft  him  to  his  native  skies. 
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1132,1133     the  church.       414,415 

11-9  (414)    CM. 

±  i  oz..ju  a  Minister's  leaving  his  People.  PauVs 
farewell  Charge,  Acts  xx.  26,  27. 

1  TTTHEN  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends, 

*  *    It  was  a  weeping  day  ; 
But  Jesus  made  them  all  amends, 
And  wip'd  their  tears  away. 

2  In  heaven  they  met  again  with  joy 

(Secure  no  more  to  part,) 
Where  praises  every  tongue  employ, 
And  pleasure  fills  each  heart. 

3  Thus  all  the  preachers  of  his  grace 

Their  children  soon  shall  meet ; 
Together  see  their  Saviour's  face, 
And  worship  at  his  feet. 

4  But  they  who  heard  the  word  in  vain, 

Though  oft  and  plainly  warn'd, 
Will  tremble  when  they  meet  again 
The  ministers  they  scorn'd. 

5  On  your  own  heads  your  blood  will  fall, 

If  any  perish  here  ; 
The  preachers  who  have  told  you  all. 
Shall  stand  approv'd  and  clear. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  to  save  themselves  alone, 
Is  not  their  utmost  view : 
O  !  hear  their  prayer,  thy  message  own, 
And  save  their  hearers  too. 

M™  (415)     L.M. 

i  I  JJ.  The  People's  Prayer  for  their  Minister; 

or,  Ministers  and  Missionaries*  committed  to 

God. 
\  "I^TITH  heavenly  power,  0  Lord,  defend 

**    Him]  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend: 

His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 

And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace  ; 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace  ; 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil, 
And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send  ; 
O  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end ! 

*  See  also  hymn  420,  first,  second,  and  third 
parts. 

t  The  pronouns  in  this  hymn,  if  necessary,  may 
be  read  in  the  plural,  UhtmS&Q,  &c. 


416,417       ordination'.        1134. 

Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim,  rove 

Without  the  convoy  of  u;\  love. 
4  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  till  his  heart ; 
In  him  thy  mighty  power  exert ; 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

1  1  31  (416)     L*  M#     Dr'  Gibbons- 

J  1  J4.    jyie  Pastor's  wish  for  his  People. 

Phil.  iv.  1. 

1  71  FY  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd, 
-^J-  Whose  welfare  fills  my  daily  care. 
My  present  joy,  my  future  crown, 
The  word  of  exhortation  hear. 

2  Stand  fast  upon  the  solid  rock 

Of  the  Redeemer's  righteousness  : 
Adorn  the  uo^ptl  with  your  lives, 
And  practise  what  your  hp^  profess. 

0  With  pleasure  meditate  the  hour, 
When  i;e,  descending  from  the  tkies, 
Shall  bid  your  bodies,  mean  and  vile. 
In  his  all-glorious  image  rise. 

4  Glory  in  his  dear,  honour'd  name, 
To  him  invioiablv  cleave  ; 

Your  ail  he  purcfias'd  by  his  blood, 
Nor  let  him  less  than  all  receive. 

5  Such  is  your  pastor's  faithful  charge, 
Whose  soul  desires  not  your's,  but  you  , 
O  may  lie,  at  the  Lord's  right  hand, 
Himself  and  all  his  people  view  ! 

iio^  (417)     L.  M. 

J  1  OU.jft  a  Choice  of  Deacons,  1  Tim.  in.  S— IS 

1  T^AIR  Sion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow, 
■*•     And  hail  the  grace  thy  church  enjoys  ; 
Her  holv  deacons  are  thine  own, 

With  ali  the  gifts  thy  love  employs. 

2  Up  to  thy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes, 
For  blessings  to  attend  our  choice,* 
Of  such  whose  srenerous,  prudent  zeal, 
Shall  make  thy  favour'd  ways  rejoice. 

3  Happy  in  Jesus,  their  own  Lord, 
May  they  his  sacred  table  spread, — 

*  If  this  hymn  be  sung  before  the  Choice,  then 
the  second  line  of  the  second  verse  may  stand  thus 

1  For  wisdom  to  direct  our  Choice,' 
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The  table  of  their  pastor  fill, 
And  fill  the  holy  poor  with  bread ! 

4  [When  pastor,  saints,  and  poor  they  serve, 
May  their  own  hearts  with  grace  be  crown'd  ! 
While  patience,  sympathy,  and  joy, 
Adorn,  and  through  their  lives  abound.] 

5  By  purest  love  to  Christ,  and  truth, 
O  may  they  win  a  good  degree 

Of  boldness  in  the  Christian  faith, 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee  ! 

6  And  when  the  work  to  them  assign'd — 
The  work  of  love,  is  fully  done, 

Call  them  from  serving  tables  here, 
To  sit  around  thy  glorious  throne. 

MOXTHL  Y  dXD  MI  SSI  OX.  1R  Y  PR A  YER 
JUEETLYGS. 

I  1  on  (418)     (1st  Part.)     8.7. 

I I  o  U.  Glorious  th  ings  spoken  of  Zion,  the  city 
of  God,  Ps.  lxxxvii.    Isa.  xxxiii.  20,  21. 

1  pi  LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
"   Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 

He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode  : 
On  the  rock  of  ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  wall  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  [See  !  the  streams  of  living  waters 
Springing  from  eternal  love, 

Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove : 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows  thy  thirst  t'  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear ! 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near  : 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 
Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day, 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna* 
Which  he  gives  them  when  they  pray.) 

i  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 
Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood ! 
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118  missions^  1136 

Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 
Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God : 
"Tis  his  love  his  people  raises 
Over  self  to  reign  as  ki 
And  as  priests,  his  solemn  praises 
Each  for  a  thank- offering  brings. 

i  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 
I  through  grace  a  member  am  ; 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 
I  will  glory  in  thy  name  : 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 
All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show  ! 
Solid  joys,  and  lasting  treasure, 
None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

I  -.  or*  (41S)     (2d  Part.)     L.  If. 

I I  JO.  Prayer  for  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel,  ani- 

mated by  Prophecy. 

1  T^XERT  thy  power,  thy  rights  maintain, 
"  Insulted,  everlasting  King! 

The  influence  of  thy  crown  increase, 
And  strangers  to  thy  footstool  bring. 

2  [We  long  to  see  that  happy  time, 
That  dear,  expected,  blissful  day, 
When  countless  myriads  of  our  race 
The  second  Adam  shall  obey.] 

3  Thy  prophecies  must  be  fulfilled, 
Though  earth  and  hell  should  dare  oppose 
The  sfone  cut  from  the  mountain's  side, 
Though  unobserv'd,  to  empire  grows. 

4  Soon  shall  the  mingled  image  fall, 
(Brass,  silver,  iron,  gold,  and  clay,) 
And  superstition's  gloomy  reign 
To  light  and  liberty  give  way. 

5  In  one  vast  symphony  of  praise, 
Gentile  and  Jew  shall  then  unite  ; 
And  infidelity,  ashanrd, 

Sink  in  the  abyss  of  endless  night. 

6  Afric's  emancipated  sons 

Shall  join  with  Europe's  polish'd  race, 
To  celebrate,  in  different  tongues, 
The  glories  of  redeeming  grace. 

7  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Immanuel's  kingdom  mu-t  extend  ; 
And  every  mav,  in  every  face, 

Shall  meet  a  brother  and  a  friend. 
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1136  THE  CHURCH.  418 

11ofi  (418)     (3d  Part.)     L.  M. 

I  -I  **" 'The  approaching  fall  of  Babylon  predicted. 
Rev.  xiv.  6—8. 

1  pROUD  Babylon  yet  waits  her  doom  ; 

•*     Nor  can  her  toWring  palace  fall, 
Till  some  blest  messenger  arise, 
The  spacious  heathen  world  to  call. 

2  And  see  the  glorious  time  approach ! 
Behold  the  mighty  angel  fly, 

The  gospel  tidings  to  convey 
To  every  land  beneath  the  sky  ! 

3  O  see,  on  both  the  India's  coast, 
And  Africa's  unhappy  shore, 

The  unlearn'd  savage  press  to  hear  ; 
And  hearing,  wonder  and  adore  : 

4  [See,  while  the  joyful  truth  is  told, 

'  That  Jesus  left  his  throne  in  heaven, 
4  And  suffer'd,  died,  and  rose  again, 
1  That  guilty  souls  might  be  forgiven  f 

5  See  what  delight,  unfelt  before, 
Beams  in  his  fix'd,  attentive  eye  ; 
And  hear  him  ask,  '  For  wretched  me, 
4  Did  this  divine  Redeemer  die  ? 

*3  i  Ah  !  why  have  ye  so  long  forborne 
*  To  tell  such  welcome  news  as  this  ? 
1  Go  now,  let  every  sinner  hear,     . 
1  And  share  in  such  exalted  bliss.'] 

7  The  islands,  waiting  for  his  law, 
With  rapture  greet  the  sacred  sound  ; 
And,  taught  the  Saviour's  precious  name, 
Cast  all  their  idols  to  the  ground. 

8  Now,  Babylon,  thy  hour  is  come, 
Thy  curs'd  foundation  shall  give  way, 
And  thine  eternal  overthrow 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  display. 

1  1 3V*  Invitation  to  propagate,  the  Gospel  through- 
out the  Earth. 

1  ITJ-O,  missionaries,  and  proclaim 

"  The  kind  Redeemer  you  have  found ; 
Publish  his  ever  precious  name 
To  all  the  wond'ring  nations  round. 

2  Go,  tell  the  unletter'd,  wretched  slave, 
"Who  groans  beneath  a  tyrant's  rod, 
You  bring — a  freedom  bought  icith  bloody 
The  blood  of  an  incarnate  God. 


418  missions.  1136 

3  And  tell  the  panting  sable  chief, 
On  Ethiopia's  scorching  sand, 

You  come — icith  a  refreshing  stream 
To  cheer  and  bless  his  thirsty  land. 

4  Go,  tell  on  India's  golden  shore.?, 
The  Ganges,  Tibet,  and  Boutan, 
That  to  enrich  their  deathless  mind, 
You  come — the  friends  of  God  and  man. 

0  Tell  all  the  distant  isles  afar 
That  lie  in  darkness  and  the  grave, 
You  come — a  glorious  light  to  show, 
You  come — their  soids  to  seek  and  save. 

6  Say,  the  religion  you  profess 
Is  all  benevolence  and  love  ; 
And,  crown'd  with  energy  divine, 
Its  heavenly  origin  will  prove. 

1 1  ov.>fegiect  in  spreading  the  Gospel,  reprove  i 
and  deplored. 

1  '  f3-(V  said  the  voice  of  heavenly  Love, 

^-*    '  My  gospel  preach  to  every  land  ; 

*  Lo  !  I  am  with  you  to  the  end  ; 

*  Observe  and  follow  my  command.' 
-2  With  joy  the  first  disciples  heard, 

And  told  the  ever-gracious  news, 
As  they  from  him  receiv'd  in  charge, 
First,  to  the  unbelieving  Jews  : 

3  Then  to  the  Gentiles,  far  and  near, 
Publish'd  salvation  in  his  name, 
And  the  glad  tidings  of  his  grace 
To  this  distinguish'd  country  came. 

4  But,  ah  !  to  spread  their  sacred  theme, 
How  few  have  our  attempts  been  found ! 
What  heathen  lands  from  us  have  heard 
The  glorious  heart-reviving  sound  ? 

q  To  us  their  duty  they  bequeathed  ; 
And  left  the  promise  on  record  ; 
And,  had  our  ardour  equall'd  theirs, 
The  same  had  been  our  blest  reward. 

6  [We  too  had  multitudes  beheld 
Forsake  the  gods  their  hands  had  made, 
And  the  bright  beam  of  heavenly  day 
Their  yet  benighted  realms  pervade.] 

7  Saviour  divine,  our  guilt  forgive! 
Inspire  our  souls  with  warmer  zeal ! 

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1137  THE  CHURCH.  419 

Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high ; 
And  let  us  all  his  influence  feci. 

11Q7        (419)     (1st  Part.)     L.  M. 
IIO/.    Encouragement  to  use  means. 

1  "DEHOLD  th'  expected  time  draw  near, 
•■-*  The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  appear  ; 
Behold  the  wilderness  assume 

The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  Events,  with  prophecies,  conspire 
To  raise  our  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire  : 
The  ripening  fields,  already  white, 
Present  an  harvest  to  our  sight. 

5  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow ; 
The  exil'd  slave  waits  to  receive 
The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

4  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart, 
In  the  blest  labour  share  a  part ; 

Our  prayers  and  offerings  gladly  bring 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

5  Let  us  improve  the  heavenly  gale, 
Spread  to  each  breeze  our  hoisted  sail, 
Till  north  and  south,  and  east  and  west, 
Shall,  as  America,  be  blest. 

8  Invite  the  globe  to  come  and  prove 
A  Saviour's  condescending  love, 
And  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
Assur'd  they  shall  acceptance  meet. 

7  [Our  hearts  exult  in  songs  of  praise, 
That  we  have  seen  these  latter  days, 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  be  known, 
Where  Satan  long  had  held  his  throne.] 

S  Where'er  his  hand  hath  spread  the  skies. 
Sweet  incense  to  his  name  shall  rise  ; 
'  And  Tyre  and  Egypt,  Greek  and  Jew/ 
By  sovereign  grace  be  form'd  anew. 

-|  -•  07        (419)     (2d  Part.)     C.  M. 

1 1  O  /  .    The  Increase  of  the  Church  promised 
and  pleaded. 

1  "pATHER,  is  not  thy  promise  pledg'd 
*-     To  thine  exalted  Son, 

That  through  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ! 

2  'Ask,  and  I  give  the  heathen  lands 

1  For  thme^inberitancc, 
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420  missions.  1138 

And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores 
'  Thine  empire  shall  advance.' 

3  Hast  thou  not  said,  the  blinded  Jews 

Slijll  their  Redeemer  own  ; 
While  Gentiles  to  his  standard  crowd, 
And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 

4  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  Indian  tribes, 

A  dark,  bewilder'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Emmanuel's  feet, 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace  ? 

5  Are  not  all  kingdoms,  tribes,  and  tongues. 

Under  th'  expanse  of  heav'n, 
To  the  dominion  of  thy  Son, 
Without  exemption  "given  ? 

6  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 

Then  be  his  name  ador'd ! 
Europe,  with  all  thy  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  thy  Lord ! 

7  Asia  and  Africa,  resound 

From  shore  to  shore  his  fame  ; 
And  thou,  America,  in  songs 
Redeeming  love  proclaim ! 

i  i  on      (420)     (1st  Part.)     CM. 
1  lOO.      Prayer  for  .Missionaries. 

1  i^REAT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
"  Are  by  creation  thine  : 

And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  wnat  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasur'd  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

Till  every  tribe,  and  every  soul, 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  ! 

4  O  when  shall  Afiic's  sable  sons 

Enjoy  the  heavenly  word, 
And  vas-als,  long  en'slav'd,  become 
The  freedmen  of  the  Lord  ? 

5  When  shall  th*  untutor'd  heathen  tribes, 

A  dark,  bewilder'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet, 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace  ! 

6  Haste,  sovereign  mercy,  and  transform 

Their  crueltv  to  love  : 


1138  THE  CHURCH.  420 

Soften  the  tiger  to  a  lamb, 

The  vulture  to  a  dove  ! 
7  *Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays  ; 
And  build  on  sin's  demolish'd  throne 

The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

Verses  8,  9,  and  10,  of  this  Hymn,  in  substance, 
were  written  off  Margate,  by  Mr.  William 
Ward,  one  of  the  Baptist  Missionaries,  on  their 
departure  for  India,  May  28,  1799. 

S  [O  charge  the  waves  to  bear  our  friends 
In  safety  o'er  the  deep, 
Let  the  rough  tempest  speed  their  way, 
Or  bid  its  fury  sleep.] 
9  Whene'er  thy  sons  proclaim  good  news, 
Beneath  the  Banian's  shade, 
Let  the  poor  Hindoo  feel  its  power, 
And  grace  his  soul  pervade. 

10  0  let  the  heavenly  Shaster  spread, 

Bid  Brahmans  preach  the  word  ; 
And  may  all  India's  tribes  become 
One  Cast  to  serve  the  Lord. 

PAUSE. 

11  Send  forth  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 

Arm'd  with  thy  Spirit's  power," 
Then  thousands  shall  confess  its  sway, 
And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

12  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace 

The  barren  wastes  shall  rise, 
With  sudden  greens  and  fruits  array'd, 

A  blooming  Paradise. 
33  True  holiness  shall  strike  its  root 

In  each  regen'rate  heart, 
Shall  in  a  growth  divine  arise, 

And  heavenly  fruits  impart. 
14  Peace,  with  her  olives  crown'd,  shall  stretch 

Her  wings  from  shore  to  shore : 
No  trump  shall  rouse  the  rage  of  war, 

No  murd'rous  cannon  roar. 
35  Lord,  for  those  days  Ave  wait;  those  days 

Are  in  thy  word  foretold : 
Fly  swifter,  sun,  and  stars,  and  bring 

This  promis'd  age  of  gold. 

*  Verses  7,  9,  and  10,  of  this  hymn,  maybe  sung 
alone. 

736 


\20  MISSIONS.  11SS 

26  »???in?,  with  jov  divine,  let  earth's 
Unnumber'd  myriads  cry  ; 
*1mcn,  with  joy  divine,  let  heaven's 
Unnumber'd  choirs  reply ! 

.ion      (4-20)     (2d  Part.)     L.  M. 
I  1  OOvj  Blessing  on  Missions  and  Missionaries 
requested, 

1  WHERE'ER  the  blustering  north- wind  blows, 

*  *    And  spreads  its  frost  or  fleecy  snows  ; 
Where'er  the  sun,  with  quickening  ray, 
Shines  all  abroad  and  gives  the  day ;  " 

2  Where'er  the  lesser  orbs  of  light 

Dart  forth  their  beams  and  gild  the  night, 
There  may  Ids  heralds  loud  proclaim 
The  Saviour's  love,  the  Saviour's  name. 

3  For  works  so  pleasing-,  so  benign, 
Lord,  grant  thy  influence  divine, 
Till  alf '  the  spacious  globe  around,' 

1  With'  raptur'd  'songs  of  praise  resound.' 

7100        (420)     (3d  Part.)     S.  M. 

1 1  *jO'J\J[Ssionaries  addressed  and  encourajr^% 

1  \TE  Messengers  of  Christ, 

-*-    His  sovereign  voice  obey  ; 
Arise  !  and  follow  Vhere  he  leads. 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  Master  whom  you  serve 
Will  needful  strength  bestow  ; 

Depending-  on  his  promis'd  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose  ; 

The  cause  is  God's,  and  must  prevail, 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

4  Go,  spread  a  Saviour's  fame, 
And  tell  his  matchless  grace 

To  the  most  guilty  and  deprav'd 
Of  Adam's  num'rous  race. 

5  We  wish  you,  in  his  name, 
The  most  divine  success — 

Assur'd  that  he  who  sends  you  forth 
Will  your  endeavours  bless. 

*  See  also  hymn  415. 
737  62* 


1138,1139     the  church.       420,421 

1100      (4-20)     (4th  Part.)     CM. 
1  1  JO,      77je  icoyider-working  God  invoked  fu- 
nis Church,  Isaiah  li.  9. 

1  A  WAKE,  awake,  thou  mighty  arm, 
^*-  Which  hast  such  wonders  wrought ; 
Which  captive  Israel  freed  from  harm, 

And  out  of  Egypt  brought. 

2  Art  thou  not  it,  which  Rahab  slew  ? 

And  crush'd  the  dragon's  head? 
Constraint  by  thee,  the  waves  withdrew 
From  their  accustom'd  bed. 

3  Again  thy  wonted  prowess  show, 

Be  thou  made  bare  again  ; 
And  let  thine  adversaries  know 
That  they  resist  in  vain. 

ii  oq        (421)     (1st  Part.)     L.  M. 

1 1  oJ.     Longing  for  the  Latter  Day  Glory 

1  XXOW  many  years  has  man  been  driven 
•"•  Far  off  from  happiness  and  heaven? 
When  wilt  thou,  gracious  Lord,  restore 
Thy  wandering  church  to  roam  no  more? 

2  Six  thousand  years  are  nearly  past 
Since  Adam  from  thy  sight  was  cast ; 
And  ever  since,  his  fallen  race 
From  age  to  age  are  void  of  grace. 

3  When  will  the  happy  trump  proclaim 
The  judgment  of  the  martyr'd  Lamb  ? 
When  shall  the  captive  troops  be  free, 
And  keep  the  eternal  jubilee  ! 

4  Hasten  it,  Lord,  in  every  land  ; 

Send  thou  thine  angels  and  command  ; 
4  Go,  sound  deliverance  ;  loudly  blow 
4  Salvation  to  the  saints  below.' 

5  We  want  to  have  the  day  appear ! 
The  promis'd  great  Sabbatic  year, 
When,  far  from  grief,  and  sin',  and  hell, 
Israel  in  ceaseless  peace  shall  dwell. 

6  Till  then,  we  will  not  let  thee  rest, 
Thou  still  shalt  hear  our  strong  request  ; 
And  this  our  daily  prayer  shall  be, 
Lord,  sound  the  trump  of  jubilee. 

11  QQ  (421)    (2d  Part.)    L.  M. 

-i  a  <ju.    prayer  to  God  for  his  special  Interposi- 
tion in  spreading  the  Gospel,  Zech.  ix.  13 — 16. 
I  'XJOW  lon»,  0  God,  l  has  man  been  driven' 
•"  Far  off  from  happiness  and  hearen  ! 
73S 


4k21  missions.  1139 

*  When  wilt  thou'  graciously  'restore' 

Thy  banish'd  sons,  to  rove  no  more  ? 
2  For  near  six  thousand  years,  thy  foe 

Has  triumph 'd  over  alf  below  ; 

Sare  that  a  little  dock  is  found, 

With  ravening-  wolves  encompassed  round, 
S  Shall  not  the  Lamb  who  once  was  slain. 

An  ample  compensation  gain, 

And  many  happy  million*  more 

To  happiness  and  God  restore  ? 

4  From  every  nation,  every  tongue. 
A  remnant  must  to  him  belong  ; 
Nor  can  there  be  too  vile  a  race 
To  furnish  trophies  of  his  grace. 

5  Exert  that  power  which  could  subdue 
The  furious  slaughter-breathing  Jew. 
And  make  him  in  thy  cause  become 
Victorious  over  Greece  and  Rome. 

6  Now,  Lord,  before  thy  servants  go ; 
Let  God  himself  the  trumpet  blow  ; 
Hasten  the  gospel  jubilee 

That  bids  a  captive  world  be  free. 

j-ioq  (4-21)     (3d  Part.)     10*s. 

1  i  o  J.     77ie  fjouss  must  oe  0f  Fame  and  Gkt 
throughout  all  Countries,  1  Chron.  xxii.  25. 

1  rjlHE  house  now  to  be  builded  to  the  Lord. 
-*-    Whose  firm  foundation-stone  his  hand  hath 
Shall  in  magnificence  and  fame  exceed      [laid, 
That  which  King  Solomon  so  glorious  made. 

2  Wide  as  the  spacious  globe  on  which  we  tread. 
This  sacred  temple  shall  its  bounds  extend, 

Its  blessings,  not  to  Abram's  seed  contin'd, 
Shall  millions  of  the  Gentile  race  befriend. 

3  See,  in  the  torrid  regions  of  the  south, 
The  humble  worshipper  approach  with  joy  ; 
And  shivering  natives  of  the  frozen  pole/ 

In  the  same  heavenly  strains  their  lips  employ. 

4  With  all  simplicity  of  word  and  deed. 
With  zeal  for  God,  and  love  to  souls  inspir'd, 
See  the  successful  Missionaries  teach  ; 
Their  ardour  still  by  gathering  converts  fird. 

5  Hark !  they  proclaim  salvation  by  the  cross, 
And  thousands  press  to  accept  the  boundless 

grace  ; 
Jesus  his  own  almighty  power  displays, 
His  temple  now  is  universal  space  ; 
739 


1139,  1 140     THE  CHURCH.         421,  422 

1  I  j  J.  Saints  longing  to  see  their  King  with  his 
many  Crowns,  Rev.  xix.  12. 

1  f^J-O  forth,  ye  saints,  behold  your  King 
^-*    With  god-like  honours  crown'd, 
Ten  thousand  beauties  in  his  word 

Shall  spread  his  fame  around. 

2  Where'er  the  sun  begins  its  race, 

Or  stops  its  swift  career, 
Both  east  and  west  shall  own  his  grace, 

And  Christ  be  honour'd  there. 
>  Ten  thousand  crowns  encircling  show 

The  victories  he  hath  won  : 
O  may  his  conquests  ever  grow 

White  time  its  course  shall  run. 
4  Ride  forth,  thou  mighty  Conqueror,  ride, 

And  millions  more  subdue, 
Destroy  our  enmity  and  pride, 

And  toe  will  crown  thee  too. 

lldO        <422>     OstPart-)     "2th. 
a  jl  -t\j.     Gentiles  praying  for  Jews,  Rom.  xi 
1   2.  25  26. 

1  pATHER  of  faithful  Abra'm,  hear 

■*•     Our  earnest  suit  for  Abra'm's  seed ; 
Justly  they  claim  the  softest  prayer 
From  us,  adopted  in  their  stead, 
Who  mercy  through  their  fall  obtain, 
And  Christ  by  their  rejection  gain. 

2  Outcast  from  thee,  and  scatter'd  wide, 

Through  every  nation  under  heaven, 
Blaspheming  whom  they  crucify'd, 

Unsav'd,  unpitv'd,  unforgiven: 
Branded  like  Cain,  they  bear  their  load, 
Abhorr'd  of  men,  and  curs'd  of  God. 

3  But  hast  thou  finally  forsook, 

For  ever  cast  thy  own  away  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  bid  the  murderers  look 

On  him  they  pierc'd,  and  weep  and  pray  ? 
Yes,  gracious  Lord,  thy  word  is  past ; 
'  All  Israel  shall  be  sav'd  at  last.' 

4  Come,  then,  thou  great  Deliverer,  come, 

The  veil  from  Jacob's  heart  remove  ; 
Receive  thy  ancient  people  home, 

That,  quicken'd  by  thy  dying  love, 
The  world  mav  their  reception  view. 
And  shout  to  God  the  glory  due. 
740 


422  '  missions.  L140 

1110      (422)    ('2dPart-)    148th- 
*  ^^*      Evangelical  Philanthropy. 

1  TJ  EJOICE,  the  Saviour  reigns 
■*^  Among  the  sons  of  men  ; 
He  breaks  the  pris'ners'  chains, 
And  makes  them  free  ogain  : 

Let  hell  oppose  God's  only  Son, 
In  spite  of  foes  his  cause  goes  on. 

2  The  cause  of  righteousness, 
And  truth,  and  holy  peace, 
Designed  our  world  to  bless, 
Shall  spread  and  never  cease  : 

Gentile  and  Jew,  their  souls  shall  bow, 
Allegiance  due  with  rapture  vow. 

3  The  baffled  prince  of  hell 
In  vain  new  projects  tries, 
Truth's  empire  to  repel 
By  cruelty  and  lies  ; 

Th'  infernal  gates  shall  rage  in  vain, 
Conquest  awaits  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

4  He  died,  but  soon  arose, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  crave  ; 
And  now  himself  he  shows 
Omnipotent  to  save : 

Let  rebels  kiss  the  victor's  feet, 
Eternal  bliss  his  subjects  meet. 

5  All  power  is  in  his  hand, 
His  people  to  defend, 
To  his  most  high  command 
Shall  millions  more  attend  : 

All  heaven  with  smiles  approves  his  cause, 
And  distant  isles  receive  his  laws. 

6  This  little  seed  from  heaven 
Shall  soon  become  a  tree  ; 
This  ever-blessed  leaven 
Diffus'd  abroad  must  be  : 

Till  God  the  Son  shall  come  again, 
It  must  go  on.    Amen !    Amen ! 

PAUSE. 

7  Ye  who  have  known  his  name. 
Subserve  his  glorious  plan  ; 
Proclaim  to  all  your  race 
The  friend  of  God  and  man  : 

How  happy  ye  who  own  hi?  sway  ! 
Ye  own'd  shall  be  another  dav. 
74J 


1140  THE   CHURCH.  42£ 

8      All  hail,  incarnate  Lord, 

Our  souls  triumphant  cry, 

Be  thy  bless'd  name  adord, 

By  all  beneath  the  sky  .- 
But  when  we  join  the  hosts  above. 
In  strains  divine  we'll  sing  thy  love. 


1140. 


(422)     (3d  Part.)     L.  M. 


The  Fields  white  for  harvest.' 

1  T  IFT  up  your  joyful  eyes,  and  see 
-"  A  plenteous  harvest  all  around, 
Rip'ning  for  bliss,  and  not  a  grain 
Shall  ever  fall  unto  the  ground : 

1  A  harvest  of  immortal  souls, 
Secur'd  by  an  almighty  power ; 
Nor  heat,  nor  cold,  nor  storms  shall  hurt, 
Nor  ravenous  beasts  of  prey  devour. 

"5  0  happy  day,  when  all  th'  elect 
Complete  in  number  shall  be  found, 
And,  like  their  great,  their  mystic  Head, 
Be  with  eternal  honours  crown'd. 

1110         (4'2'     v4thPart.)     L.  If. 
1 14:U.  jje  musi  reign, 

1  VES.  mighty  Jesus!  thou  shalt  reign, 

-*-  Till  all  thy  haughty  fo<^s  submit ; 
Till  hell,  and  all  her  trembling  train, 
Become  like  dust  beneath  thy  feet. 

2  Then  rescu'd  souls  shall  ble?s  thy  power, 
Thy  arm  shall  full  salvation  bring- ; 

Thy  saints,  in  that  illustrious  hour, 

Shall  conquer  with  their  conquering  King. 

3  And  wmen,  through  brilliant  gates  of  gold, 
Thou  lead'tt  thy  chosen  to  the  skies, 
May  we  the  shining  pomp  behold, 

And  partners  of  the  triumph  rise. 

4  Then,  rang'd  thy  blazing  throne  around, 
The  Saviour's  honours  we'll  proclaim ; 
While  heaven's  transported  realms  resound 
Thy  glorious  deeds  and  darling  name. 

*  The  hymns  from  the  427th  to  the  441st  also 
relate  to  the  spread  of  the  Gospel,  and  the  happi- 
ness of  the  Church. 
742 


4:25.  4-24      association's.      1141.  114  2 

JtSSOCIATTOJfS;    OR,  GEJfEH.1L  MEETIJfGS 
OF  CHURCHES  AJTB  MIX 

nn      l4':3)  c  M-  Dr-  DoddriJ?e- 

*  *  "*  *  ■  Spiritual  ,  I  Hea- 

ven ;  or,  God's  -  m  of  active 

*ittempts  to  rtvivc  Religion^  Mai.  lii.  16,  17. 
1  rriHE  Lord  on  mortal  worms  looks  down. 
■*■    From  his  celestial  throne  ; 
And,  when  the  wicked  Mraflri  around. 
He  well  discerns  his  own. 
8  He  sees  the  tender  hearts  that  mourn 
The  scandals  of  the  times, 
And  join  their  efforts  to  oppose 
The  irirtr  pimating  crimes. 

3  Low  to  the  social  band  he  bows 

His  still  attentive  ear  ; 
And,  while  his  angels  sins  around, 
Delights  their  voice  to  new. 

4  The  chronicles  of  heaven  shall  keep 

Their  words  in  transcript  fair, 
In  the  Redeemer's  book  of  life 

Their  names  recorded  are. 
i  k  Yes.  (saifh  the  Lord,]  the  world  shall  know 

1  These  humble  souls  are  mine  : 
1  These,  when  my  jewels  I  produce, 

'  Shall  in  full  lustre  shine. 
6  'When  deluges  of  fierv  wrath 

'  My  foes  awav  shall  bear, 
4  That  hand,  which  strikes  the  wicked  through, 

1  Shall  all  my  children  spare.' 

■  ■■io        MM)     L.M.     B.Francis. 
1  1  -±~.   Ministers  abounding  in  the  Work  of  the 
Lord. 

1  "DEFORE  thy  throne,  eternal  King, 
-"-*  Thy  ministers  their  tribute  bring, 
Their  tribute  of  united  praise. 

For  heavenly  news  and  peaceful  days. 

2  We  sins  the  conquests  of  thy  sword, 
And  publish  loud  thy  healing  word  : 

W   ile  an  cols  sound  thy  glorious  name, 
Thy  saving  grace  our  lips  proclaim. 

\\rious  service  we  esteem 
Our  sweet  employ,  our  bliss  supreme  ; 

*  See  also  Hvmns  403-406.  412—422. 
743 


1143  THE  CHURCH.  425 

And,  while  we  feel  our  heavenly  love, 
We  burn  like  Seraphim  above. 
1  Nor  seraphs  there  can  ever  raise, 
With  us,  an  equal  song  of  praise : 
They  are  the  noblest  work  of  God, 
But  we  the  purchase  of  his  blood. 

5  Still  in  thy  work  would  we  abound ; 

Still  prune  the  vine,  or  plough  the  ground  ; 
Thy  sheep  with  wholesome  pasture  feed, 
And  watch  them  with  unwearied  heed. 

6  Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  life,  our  love, 
Our  care  below,  and  crown  above  : 
Thy  praise  shall  be  our  best  employ, 
Thy  presence  our  eternal  joy. 

i  ijo       (425)  C.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge. 
1 14I:D.     Lovest  thou  me  ?  feed  my  Lambs, 

John  xxi.  15. 
1  T^O  not  I  love  thee,  0  my  Lord  ? 
-*--*  Behold  my  heart  and  see  ; 
And  turn  each  cursed  idol  out 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

I  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul  ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love  : 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy, 

When  Jesus  cannot  move.  " 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  ? 

4  [Hast  thou  a  Lamb  in  all  thy  (lock, 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  thou  a  foe,  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

5  Would  not  my  ardent  spirit  vie, 

With  angels  round  the  throne, 
To  execute  thy  sacred  will, 
And  make  thy  glory  known? 

6  Would  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 

In  honour  of  thy  name  ? 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death 
To  damp  the  immortal  flame  ?] 

7  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord  ; 

But,  O  !  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
And  learn  to  love  thee  more. 
744 


i 


1.06,  427     Associations.      1144,  1145 

I  j  4  4  (126)     L.  M.     Beddome. 

11-14.  Prayer  for  Min  isU 

1  "LEATHER  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
-*-     Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer  ; 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee, 
Successful  pleader  may  they  be  ! 

2  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  taeir  charge  I 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge  ; 

Their  best  acquirements  are  our  ^ain, 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 
Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine: 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

1  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed  ; 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  rlock  to  feed  : 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  pain — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Leti^^mging  multitudes  around 
Hea^mmi  their  lips  the  joyful  sound, 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  power. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains  ; 
Letlitrht  through  distant  realm?  be  spread, 
And  £ion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

|ly|c      UStl)    (IstPt.)    8.7.4.     Altered  by  Dr. 

1  14  <J.    Ryland.     Prayer  for  a  Revival. 
J  SAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation, 

^  Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  ! 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again  : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee ! 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 

Every-  plant  should  droop  and  die :  Lord,  &c. 

3  Surely,  once  thy  garden  flourished, 

Every  part  look'd  gay  and  green  ; 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourish'd, 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen  !         Lord,  &c. 

4  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see  ; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee :       Lord,  Sac, 
745  ft 


1145  THE  CHURCH.  427 

5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 

Fill'd  with  zeal,  and  love,  and  truth  ? 
Old  professors,  tall  as  cedars, 
Bright  examples  to  our  youth !        Lord,  &c. 

6  Some  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below  ; 
Some,  alas  !  we  fear  are  blighted, 
Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show  :      Lord,  &.€ 

7  Younger  plants — the  sight  how  pleasant ! — 

Cover'd  thick  with  blossoms  stood  ; 
But  they  cause  us  grief  at  present, 
Frosts  have  nipp'd  them  in  the  bud :  Lord,  &c 

8  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither, 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again ! 
Oh !  permit  them  not  to  wither, 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain.         Lord,  &c. 

9  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent ; 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers  ; 
Let  each  one,  esteem'd  thy  servant,^^fc 

Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares:flOTd,&c 
10  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh  ; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 

To  revive  thy  work  afresh  : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee ! 

lid  5         <427)     (2dPart0    LM- 

1  i^tu.    por  a  church  in  a  low  Condition^ 

Psalm  li.  18. 

1  f\  GOD  of  Zion  !  from  thy  throne, 
"  Look  with  an  eye  of  pity  down  ; 

Thy  church  now  humbly  makes  her  prayer — 
Thy  church,  the  object  of  thy  care. 

2  We  are  a  building  thou  hast  rais'd, 
How  kind  thy  hand,  that  hand  be  prais'd : 
Yet  all  to  utter  ruin  falls. 

If  thou  forsake  our  tott'ring  walls. 

3  We  call  to  mind  the  happier  days 

Of  life  and  love,  of  prayer  and  praise, — 

When  holy  services  gave  birth 

To  joys  resembling  heaven  on  earth. 
\  But  now  the  ways  of  Zion  mourn, 

Her  ^ates  neglected  and  forlorn  : 

Our  life  and  liveliness  are  fled, 

And  many  number'd  with  the  dead. 
*  We  need  defence  from  all  our  foes, 

We  need  relief  from  all  our  woes  : 
746 


tZ?  ASSOCIATIONS.  1146 

If  eartli  and  hell  should  yet  assail,— 

Let  neither  earth  nor  hell  prevail. 
6  Near  to  each  other  and  to  thee, 

Lord,  bring  us  all  in  unity  ; 

Oh  pour  thy  Spirit  from  on  high, 

And  all  our  num'rous  wants  supply. 
J  Oh  show  that  in  our  low  estate, 

IV  o  Messing  for  us  is  too  great  ; 

We  plead  thy  Son,  we  plead  thy  word, 

O  Founder,  Patron,  bounteous  Lord ! 

11*u«     Comfort  for  the  Church  in  Trouble. 

1  f\  ZION  !  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave, 
"  Whom  no  man  can  comfort,  whom  no  man 

can  save  ; 
With  darkness  surrounded,  by  terrors  dismay'd. 
In  toiling  and  rowing  thy  strength  is  decay'd. 

2  Loud  roaring,  the  billows  now  nigh  overwhelm. 
But  skilful's  the  Pilot  who  sits  at  the  helm  ; 
His    wisdom    conducts    thee,    ins    pow'r  thee 

defends, 
In  safety  and  quiet  thy  warfare  he  ends. 

3  '  O  fearful !  O  faithless  !'  in  mercy  he  cries, 

-  My  promise,  my  truth,  are  they  light  in  thine 

eves  ? 
Still,  still  I  am  with  thee,  my  promise  shall  stand. 
Thro'  tempest  and  tossing  I'll  bring  thee  to  land. 

4  Forget  thee  I  will  not,  I  cannot,  thy  name 
Engrav'd  on  my  heart  doth  for  ever  remain  : 
The  palms  of  my  hands  whilst  I  look  on,  I  see 
The  wounds  I  receiv'd  when  suffering  for  thee. 

5  I  feel,  at  my  heart,  all  thy  sighs  and  thy  groans. 
For  thou  art  most  near  me,  my  flesh,  and  mf 

bones ; 
In  all  thy  distresses  thy  Head  feels  the  pain, 
Yet  all  are  most  needful,  not  one  is  in  vain. 

6  Then  trust  me  and  fear  not,  thy  life  is  secure  ; 
My  wisdom  is  perfect,  supreme  is  my  power: 
In  love  I  correct  thee,  thy  soul  to  refine, 

To  make  thee  at  length  in  my  likeness  to  shine. 

7  The  foolish,  the  fearful,  the  weak  are  my  care, 
The   helpless,  the   hopeless,  I  hear  their  sad 

pray'r  ; 
From  all  their  afflictions,  my  glory  shall  spring, 
And  the  deeper  their  sorrows^the  louder  they'll 

sing.' 

747 


6146,  1147     the  church.       428,429 

lldfi  <428)    s-7-4* 

lliU'     Longing  for  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel, 

1  fVER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
*^  Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze  j 
All  the  promises  do  travail 

With  a  glorious  day  of  grace  ; 
Blessed  jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn  ! 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  Negro, 

Let  the  rude  Barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest, 

Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary  ; 
Let  the  Gospel 
Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light ; 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
And  redemption 
Freely  purchas'd  win  the  day. 
1  [May  the  glorious  day  approaching, 

On  their  grossest  darkness  dawn, 
And  the  everlasting  Gospel 

Spread  abroad  thy  holy  name, 
All  the  borders 

Of  the  great  ImmanuePs  land.] 
3  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  Gospel, 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease  ; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions, 

Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 
Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

n  ,7  (429)     L.  M.     Beddome. 

114/.       The  Increase  of  the  Church. 

1  QJHOUT,  for  the  blessed  Jesus  reigns, 

^  Through  distant  lands  his  triumphs  spread  : 
And  sinners,  freed  from  endless  pains, 
Own  him  their  Saviour  and  their  Head. 

2  His  sons  and  daughters,  from  afar, 
Dailv  at  Sion's  gate  arrive  ; 
Those  who  were  dead  in  sin  before, 
By  sovereign  grace  are  made  alive. 

3  [Oppressors  bow  beneath  his  feet, 
O'ercome  by  his  victorious  power; 
Princes  in  humble  posture  wait, 

\nd  proud  blasphemers  learn  t'  adore. 
748 


130,431      associations."     1148,1149 

i  Gentiles  and  Jews  his  laws  obey, 
Nations  remote  their  offerings  bring  ; 
And.  linconstrahYd,  their  homage  pay 
To  their  exalted  God  and  King.] 

5  0  may  his  conquest  still  increase, 
And  every  foe  his  power  subdue  ; 
Whale  angels  celebrate  his  praise, 
And  saints  his  growing  glories  show. 

6  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 
From  all  below,  and  all  above  ; 
In  lofty  songs  exalt  his  name, 
In  songs  aslasting  as  his  love. 

ii  1Q  (430)     148th. 

IHU'  The  Increase  of  the  Messiah's  Kingdom, 

1  A  LL  hail,  incarnate  God  ! 
"-  The  wondrous  tilings  foretold 

Of  thee  in  sacred  writ, 

With  joy  our  eyes  behold  : 
Still  does  tnine  arm  new  trophies  wear, 
And  monuments  of  glory  rear. 

2  To  thee  the  hoary  head 
Its  silver  honours  pays, 
To  thee  the  blooming  youth 
Devotes  his  brightest  days  ; 

And  every  acre  their  tribute  bring. 
And  bow  to  thee,  all-conquering  King, 

3  O  haste,  victorious  Prince, 
That  happy,  elorious  day, 
When  souls,  like  drops  of  dew, 
Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway: 

O  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes, 
And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skies. 

4  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 
Eternal  be  thj  rei^n  ; 
Behold  the  nations  sue 
To  wear  thy  gentle  chain  : 

When  earth  ami  time  are  known  no  more, 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  for  ever  sure. 

I11Q  (430     148$. 

Ui^'  The  compUHng  of  the  spiritual  Temple. 

1       OING  to  r:.e  Lord  above, 

>      Who  deigns  on  earth  to  raise 
A  temple  to  his  lore, 
A  monument  of  praise  ; 
Ye  saints  around,  through  all  its  frame, 
Harmonious  sound  the  Builder's  name. 
T-9  63- 


1150,  1151     the  church.  ~  432,  433 

2      Beneath  his  eye  and  care 

The  edifice  shall  rise 

Majestic,  strong,  and  fair, 

And  shine  above  the  skies ; 
There  shall  he  place  the  polishM  stone 
Ordain'd  the  work  of  grace  to  crown. 

COLLECTIOXS  FOR  POOR  CHURCHES 
AND  POOR  BRETHREN.* 

1 1  ^O         (432^    8#  7l    B*  Francis- 

1  LuvJ.  jn  a  Collection  for  poor  Ministers,  or 

Missionaries. 

1  T>RAISE  the  Saviour,  all  ye  nations, 
-*    Praise  him  all  ye  hosts  above ; 
Shout,  with  joyful  acclamations, 

His  divine  victorious  love  ;  .  . 

Be  his  kingdom  now  promoted, 
Let  the  earth  her  Monarch  know  ; 
Be  my  all  to  him  devoted, 
To  my  Lord  my  all  I  owe. 

2  See  how  beauteous  on  the  mountains 
Are  their  feet,  whose  grand  design 
Is  to  guide  us  to  the  fountains 
That  o'erflow  with  bliss  divine — 
Who  proclaim  the  joyful  tidings 

Of  salvation  all  around — 
Disregard  the  world's  deridings, 
And  in  works  of  love  abound. 

3  With  my  substance  I  will  honour 
My  Redeemer  and  my  Lord ; 

Were  ten  thousand  worlds  my  manor/ 
All  were  nothing  to  his  word  ; 
While  the  heralcls  of  salvation 
His  abounding  grace  proclaim, 
Let  his  friends  of  every  station 
Gladly  join  to  spread  his  fame. 

lir-i  (433)     CM.     Dr.  Doddridge. 

I  1  J I .      Relieving-  Christ  in  his  Members, 

Matt.  xxv.  40. 
J    TESUS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  ! 
**    Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 
How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum  ? 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 
-  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 
Most  thou  exalted  shine  ; 

*  ^ee  also  Ilvmn  246. 
750 


434,435   collection's.   1152,1153 

What  can  my  poverty  bestow. 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  ? 
3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 
The  partners  of  thy  grace  . 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 
-  In  them  thou  may'st  be  cloth'd  and  fed, 
And  visited  and  cheer'd  ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
My  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 
5  Thy  face,  with  rev'rence  and  with  love, 
We  in  thy  poor  would  see  ; 
0  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 

irrl9  (434)     L.  M. 

1 1  u*d,        of  thine  own  have  ice  given  thee, 
1  Chron.  xxix.  14. 

1  npHE  Lord,  who  rules  the  world's  affairs, 
-*-    For  me  a  well-spread  board  prepares  ; 
My  grateful  thanks  to  him  shall  rise, 
He  knows  my  wants,  those  wants  supplies. 

2  And  shall  I  grudge  to  give  his  poor 
A  mite  from  all  my  generous  store  ? 
No,  Lord!  the  friends  of  thine  and  thee 
Shall  always  find  a  friend  in  me. 

i  l  ao  (435)     L.  M.     Dr.  Gibbons. 

1 1  JO'The  Beneficenceof  Christ  for  onr  Imitation. 

1  TfxHEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 

"    What  were  his  works  from  day  today, 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race? 

2  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue  ; 
Let  alms  bestow'd,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witness'd  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  That  man  may  last,  but  never  lives. 
Who  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives, 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank. 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank  : 

4  But  he  who  marks,  from  day  to  day, 
In  generous  acts  his  radiant  way, " 
Treads  the  same  path  his  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God, 

751 


1154,1155  church  436, 437 

1154       «         <436>    CM- 

-1  A  tJ^'      Providing  Bags  that  wax  not  old, 

Luke  xii.  33. 

1  VES,  there  are  joys  that  cannot  die, 
-■-    With  God  laid  up  in  store  ; 

Treasure,  beyond  the  changing  sky, 
Brighter  than  golden  ore. 

2  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scatter'd  here  below, 
In  the  fair,  fertile  fields  above, 
To  ample  harvests  grow. 

S  The  mite  my  willing  hands  can  give, 
At  Jesus'  feet  I  lay  ; 
Grace  shall  the  humble  gift  receive, 
And  grace  at  large  repay. 

CHURCH  MEETINGS. 

_  -  (437)    S.  M.     Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

1  Lou.    Praise  for  Conversion,  Psa.  lxvi.  \b 

1  pOME,  ye  thaMear  the  Lord, 
^  And  listen  while  I  tell 

How  narrowly  my  feet  escap'd 
The  snares  of  death  and  hell. 

2  The  flattering  joys  of  sense 
Assail'd  my  foolish  heart, 

While  Satan,  with  malicious  skill, 
Guided  the  pois'nous  dart. 

3  I  fell  beneath  the  stroke, 
But  fell  to  rise  again  ; 

My  anguish  rous'd  me  into  life, 
And  pleasure  sprung  from  pain. 

4  Darkness,  and  shame,  and  grief 
Oppressed  my  gloomy  mind  ; 

I  look'd  around  me  for  relief, 
But  no  relief  could  find. 

5  At  length  to  God  I  cry'd  ; 
He  heard  my  plaintive  sigh  ; 

He  heard,  and  instantly  he  sent 
Salvation  from  on  high. 

6  My  drooping  head  he  rais'd, 
My  bleeding  wounds  he  heal'd, 

Pardon'd  my  sins,  and  with  a  smile 
The  gracious  pardon  seal'd. 

7  Oh  !  may  I  ne'er  forget 
The  mercy  of  my  God  ; 

752 


438,439         meetings.        1156,1157 

Nor  ever  want  a  tongue  to  spread 
His  loudest  praise  abroad. 

,  ,  .f  (438)     C.  M. 

i  J'JU.  77^  Conversion  of  Sinners  a  Matter  for 

Prayer  and  Praise. 
\  rp HERE'S  joy  in  heaven,  and  joy  on  earth, 
-*-    When  prodigals  return, 
To  see  desponding  souls  rejoice, 
And  haughty  sinners  mourn. 
2  '  Come,  saints,  and  hear  what  God  hath  done,5 
Is  a  reviving  sound  : 

0  may  it  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 
E'en  all  the  globe  around ! 

T  Often,  O  sovereign  Lord,  renew 
The  wonders  of  this  day  ; 
That  Jesus  here  mav  see  his  seed, 
And  Satan  lose  his  prey. 
4  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  thine  own, 
Thine  be  the  praises  too  ; 
Let  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Give  thee  the  glory  due . 

1  1 0  i .  vqp0Stacy — Will  ye  also  go  away  ? 

1  TTTHEN  any  turn  from  Zion's  way, 

*  *     (Alas,  what  numbers  do  !) 

Methinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 

1  Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too  ?' 

2  Ah,  Lord !  with  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fast, 

1  feel  I  must,  I  shall,  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  Yet  thou  alone  hast  power,  I  know, 

To  save  a  wretch  tike  me ; 

To  whom  or  whither  could  I  go, 

If  I  should  turn  from  thee? 

4  Beyond  a  doubt,  I  rest  assur'd, 

Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God ; 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secur'd 
By  promise  and  by  blood. 

5  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd 

Could  never  reach  my  case  ; 
Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find 
But  in  thy  boundless  grace. 

6  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest. 

And  bid  my  fears  depart  • 
753 


1158,1159        meetings.         440,441 

No  love  but  thine  can  make  me  bless'd, 

And  satisfy  my  heart. 
7  What  anguish  has  that  question  stirrM — 

If  I  will  also  go  ? 
Yet,  Lord,  relying  on  thy  word, 

I  humbly  answer,  No  ! 

||  co         (410)    L.  M.     Steele. 
1  I  fJO.  j>0  %0}l€m  shall  we  <>o  but  unto  thee  ?  or , 
Life  and  Safety  in  Christ  alone,  John  vi.  67—69. 

1  PjpHOU  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
-*-    My  Refuge,  my  almighty  Friend — 

And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart. 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  / 

2  Whither,  ah  !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  wo 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  ? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart, 
On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives  ; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  mv  heart 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine, 
While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call ; 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine, 
My  dearest  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Thy  name,  my  inmost  powers  adore, 
Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  care  ; 
Depart  from  thee !—  'Tis  death — 'tis  more, 
'Tis  endless  ruin,  deep  despair. 

6  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie. 
Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine  ; 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life,  is  thine. 

-  1  _q      (441)     L.  M.     Dr.  Gibbons. 
1 1  Dz7.    prayer  for  the  whole  Church. 

1  IN  thee,  thou  all-sufficient  God, 

■■■  The  springs  of  happiness  arise, 
That  cheer  this  howling  waste  below, 
And  bless  the  mansions  of  the  skies. 

2  We,  the  productions  of  thy  power,  c 
And  pensioners  upon  thy  love, 

Look  to  thy  throne  with  longing  eyes, 
And  wait  thy  blessings  from  above. 

3  Protect  the  young  from  every  snare, 
And  let  thy  staff  support  the  old  ; 

7.54 


442,443  baptism.  1160.1161 

Relieve  the  poor,  nor  let  the  rich 
Have  all  their  heritage  in  gold. 

4  Let  joyful  saints  still  taste  thy  grace, 
Give  to  the  mourners  heavenly  day, 
Sustain  the  strong,  and  quick  revive 
The  withering  plants  from  their  decay. 


BAPTISM. 

11  GO  t442^    I12th- 

l  luv,     Christ  baptized  in  Jordan. 

1  IN  Jordan's  tide  the  Baptist  stands, 
•■■  Immersing  the  repenting  Jews  ; 
The  Son  of  God  the  rite  demands, 

Nor  dares  the  holy  man  refuse  : 
Jesus  descends  beneath  the  wave, 
The  emblem  of  his  future  grave. 

2  Wonder,  ye  heavens !  your  Maker  lies 

In  deeps  conceal'd  from  human  view  ; 
Ye  saints,  behold  him  sink  and  rise, 

A  fit  example  thus  for  you : 
The  sacred  record,  while  you  read, 
Calls  you  to  imitate  the  deed. 

3  But,  lo !  from  yonder  opening  skies, 

What  beams  of  dazzling  glory  spread  ! 
Dove-like  th'  Eternal  Spirit  "flies, 

And  lights  on  the  Redeemer's  head ; 
Amaz'd  they  see  the  power  divine 
Around  the  Saviour's  temples  shine. 

4  But,  hark !  my  soul,  hark,  and  adore  ! 

What  sounds  are  those  that  roll  along  ? 
Not  like  loud  Sinai's  awful  roar, 

But  soft  and  sweet  as  Gabriel's  song  : 
'  This  is  my  well-beloved  Son, 
1  I  see  well-pleas'd  what  he  hath  done.' 

5  Thus  the  Eternal  Father  spoke, 

Who  shakes  creation  with  a  nod  : 
Through  parting  skies  the  accents  broke, 

And  bid  us  hear  the  Son  of  God  : 
O  hear  the  awful  word  to-day ; 
Hear,  all  ye  nations,  and  obey  ! 

11  Al        (443)    L- M-    J-  Stcnnett. 
IIOl.  tq  Baptismal  Hymn. 

I  f"PHE  great  Redeemer  we  adore, 
**•   Who  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save, 
755 


1162  BAPTISM  444 

Went  humbly  down  from  Jordan's  shore 
To  find  a  tomb  beneath  its  wave ! 

2  *  Thus  it  becomes  us  to  fulfil 

*  All  righteousness,'  he  meekly  said : 

*  Why  should  we  then  to  do  his  will 
'  Or  be  asham'd,  or  be  afraid  ?' 

3  With  thee  into  thy  watery  tomb, 
Lord,  'tis  our  glory  to  descend  ; 

'Tis  wondrous  grace  that  gives  us  room 
To  lie  interr'd  by  such  a  friend. 

4  Yet,  as  the  yielding  waves  give  way 
To  let  us  see  the  light  again, 

So,  on  the  resurrection  clay, 

The  bands  of  death  prov'd  weak  and  vain. 

5  Thus,  when  thou  shalt  again  appear, 
The  gates  of  death  shall  open  wide, 
Our  dust  thy  mighty  voice  shall  hear, 
And  rise  and  triumph  at  thy  side. 

1  1  Av>  t444)    8-  8-  6*     Norman. 

1  1  O^.  77^  n  becometh  tis,  fyc.  Matt.  iii.  15. 

1  HPHUS  it  became  the  Prince  of  Grace, 

-■■    And  thus  should  all  the  favour'd  race 

High  heaven's  command  fulfil ; 
For  that  the  condescending  God 
Should  lead  his  followers  through  the  flood, 
Was  heaven's  eternal  will. 

2  'Tis  not  as  led  by  custom's  voice, 

We  make  these  ways  our  favour'd  choice. 

And  thus  with  zeal  pursue  ; 
No,  heaven's  eternal  sovereign  Lord 
Has,  in  the  precepts  of  his  word, 

Enjoin'd  us  thus  to  do. 

3  And  shall  we  ever  dare  despise 
The  gracious  mandate  of  the  skies, 

Where  condescending  heaven, 
To  sinful  man's  apostate  race, 
In  matchless  love  and  boundless  grace, 

His  will  reveal'd  has  given  ? 

4  Thou  everlasting  gracious  King, 
Assist  us  now  thy  grace  to  sing, 

And  still  direct  our  way 
To  those  bright  realms  of  peace  and  rest, 
Where  all  th'  exulting  tribes  are  bless'd 

With  one  great  choral  day, 
756 


445,446  baptism.        1163,1164 

iiao  (445)     8.7.     Fawcett. 

I  1  DO.     ]nvitation  to  follow  the  Lamb. 

1  TTUMBLE  souls,  who  seek  salvation 
"  Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood, 
Hear  tlie  voice  of  Revelation, 

Tread  the  path  that  Jesus  trod  : 
Flee  to  him  your  only  Saviour, 

In  his  mighty  name  confide; 
In  the  whole  of  your  behaviour, 

Own  him  as  your  sovereign  guide* 

2  Hear  the  bless'd  Redeemer  call  you, 

Listen  to  his  gracious  voice  ; 
Dread  no  ill  that  can  befall  you, 

While  you  make  his  ways  your  choice  J 
Jesus  says,  '  Let  each  believer 

'  Be  baptized  in  my  name  ;' 
He  himself  in  Jordan's  river 

Was  immers'd  beneath  the  stream. 

3  Plainly  here  his  footsteps  tracing, 

Follow  him  without  delay  : 
Gladly  his  command  embracing, 

Lo !  your  Captain  leads  the  way  : 
View  the  rite  with  understanding,' 

Jesus'  grave  before  you  lies  ; 
Be  interr'd  at  his  commanding, 

After  his  example  rise. 

11JU  <446^  CM- 

l  i  \j~t.     The  Believer  constrained  by  the  love  of 
Christ  to  follow  him. 

1  "PJEAR  Lord,  and  will  thy  pardoning  love 
-*-*  Embrace  a  wretch  so  vile  ! 

Wilt  thou  my  load  of  guilt  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  smile  ? 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endur'd, 

And  all  its  shame  despis'd  ? 
And  shall  I  be  asham'd,  0  Lord, 

With  thee  to  be  baptiz'd  ? 
5  Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead, 

In  Jordan's  swelling  flood  ? 
And  shall  mv  pride  disdain  the  deed 

That's  worthy  of  my  God? 

4  Dear  Lord,  the  ardour  of  thy  love 

Reproves  my  cold  delays ; ' 
And  now  my  willing  footsteps  move 
In  tliv  delightful  wavs. 
757     '  '64 


1165,  1166        baptism.  447,  448 

I  1  />  n       (447)    C.  M.     Dr.  Ryland. 

I I  U*J.    Hinder  me  not,  Gen.  xxiv.  56.* 

1  [ITfHEN  Abraham's  servant  to  procure 

**    A  wife  for  Isaac  went, 
He  met  Rebekah — told  his  wish, — 
Her  parents  gave  consent. 

2  Yet  for  ten  days  they  urg'd  the  man 

His  journey"  to  delay  j 
•  Hinder  me  not,'  he  quick  reply'd, 

*  Since  God  hath  crown'd  my  way.' 

S  'Twas  thus  I  cry'd,  when  Christ  the  Lord 
My  soul  to  him  did  wed  ; 
1  Hinder  me  not,'  nor  friends  nor  foes, 

*  Since  God  my  way  hath  sped.' 

4  '  Stay,'  says  the  world,  *  and  taste  a  while 

1  My  every  pleasant  sweet ;' 
1  Hinder  me  not,'  my  soul  replies, 

*  Because  the  way  is  great.' 

5  'Stay,'  Satan,  my  old  master,  cries, 

1  Or  force  shall  thee  detain  ;' 
1  Hinder  me  not,  I  will  begone, 

*  My  God  has  broke  thy  chain.'] 

6  In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, 

My  journey  I'll  pursue  ; 
Hinder  me  not,  ye  much-lov'd  saints, 
For  I  must  2:0  with  you. 

7  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  lead, 

I'll  follow  where  he  goes  ; 
Hinder  me  not,  shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

8  Through  duty  and  through  trials  too 

I'll  go  at  his  command  ; 
Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuel's  land. 

9  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be, 
Hinder  me  not,  come,  welcome  death, 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

I  1  fifi        (448)     C'  Mt     J'  Stennett' 

II  DO.  Immersion. 

1  HPHUS  was  the  great  Redeemer  plung'd 
•*■    In  Jordan's  swelling  tlood, 
To  show  he  must  be  soon  baptiz'd, 
In  tears,  and  sweat,  and  blood. 

*  This  Hymn  may  begin  at  the  6th  Terse. 

758' 


449—451        baptism:       1167—116$ 

2  Thus  was  his  sacred  body  laid 
Beneath  the  yielding  wave  ; 
Thus  was  his  sacred  body  rais'd 
Out  of  the  liquid  grave. 
>  Lord,  we  thy  precepts  would  obey, 
In  thy  own  footsteps  tread, 
\\  ould  die,  be  buried,  rise  with  thee, 
Our  ever-living  Head. 

l  tu  #  'Buried  with  Christ  in  Baptism,  Rom,  vi  I. 

1  TESUS,  mighty  Kin^  in  Sion  ! 
**    Thou  alone  our  guide  shalt  be ; 
Thy  commission  we  rely  on, 

We  would  follow  none  but  thee  : 

2  As  an  emblem  of  thy  passion, 

And  thy  vict'rv  o'er  the  grave, 
We  who  know  thy  great  salvation, 

Are  baptiz'd  beneath  the  wave. 
S  Fearless  of  the  world's  despising, 

We  the  ancient  path  pursue  ; 
Buried  with  our  Lord,  and  rising 

To  a  life  divinely  new. 

1  1  AQ         (450>    L-  M-     J-  Stennett. 
1  1 OO.  ^  Baptismal  Hymn. 

1  ^EE  how  the  willing  converts  trace 
^  The  path  their  great  Redeemer  trod ; 
And  follow  through  his  liquid  grave 
The  meek,  the  lowly  Son  of  God  ! 

2  Here  they  renounce  their  former  deeds, 
And  to  a  heavenly  life  aspire, 

Their  rags  for  glorious  robes  exchang'd, 
They  shine  in  clean  and  bright  attire. 

3  O  sacred  rite,  by  thee  the  name 
Of  Jesus  we  to  own  begin : 
This  is  our  resurrection  pledge, 
Pledge  of  the  pardon  of  our  sin. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high  be  §iven, 
Who  shows  his  grace  to  sinful  men, 
Let  saints  on  earth,  and  hosts  in  heaven, 
In  concert  join  their  loud  Amen. 

l  1  AQ  I451)  L.M.  Gregg.  Altered  by  B.  Francis, 
1 1 D  J .  jsr0t  ashamed  of  Christ. 

1    TESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
«J   A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee  ! 
759 


1170  BAPTISM.  452 

Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ! 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star  ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon  : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  tiil  he, 
Bright  Morning  Star  !  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend! 
No  ;  when  l  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ! 
And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me ! 

7  [His  institutions  would  I  prize, 

Take  up  my  cross — the  shame  despise  ; 
Dare  to  defend  his  noble  cause, 
And  yield  obedience  to  his  laws.] 

1170  '<**'     LM' 

L  L  i  v,     The  Candidates— they  were  baptized, 

both  Men  and  Women ,  Acts  viii.  12. 

1  /^.REAT  God,  we  in  thy  courts  appear, 
^-*   With  humble  joy  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  wise  injunctions  to  obey  ; 

Let  saints  and  angels  imil  the  day  ! 

2  Great  things,  O  everlasting  Son, 
Great  things  for  us  thy  grace  hath  done  ; 
Constraih'd  by  thy  almighty  love, 

Our  willing  feet  to  meet  thee  move. 

3  In  thy  assembly  here  we  stand, 
Obedient  to  thy  great  command  ; 
The  sacred  flood  is  full  in  view, 

And  thy  sweet  voice  invites  us  through. 

4  The  Word,  the  Spirit,  and  the  Bride 
Must  not  invite  and  be  denv'd  ; 

Was  not  the  Lord,  who  came  to  save,  _ 
lnterr'd  in  such  a  liquid  grave  ? 
760 


453, 454  baptism.  1171,  1175 

5  Thus  we,  dear  Saviour,  own  thy  name, 
Receive  us  rising  from  the  stream  ; 
Then  to  thy  table  let  us  come, 
And  dwell  in  Zion  as  our  home. 

■  17!  (453)     C.  M.     Beddome. 

1 1  /  J  'Morning  before  Baptism ;  or,  at  the  Water 
side,  Ps.  cxix.  32. 

1  XTOW  great,  how  solemn  is  the  work 
■"-  Which  we  attend  to-day  ! 

Now  for  a  holy,  solemn  frame, 
O  God,  to  thee  we  pray. 

2  0  may  we  feel,  as  once  we  felt, 

When  pain'd  and  griev'd  at  heart, 
Thy  kind,  forgiving,  melting  look, 
Reliev'd  our  every  smart. 

3  Let  graces  then  in  exercise 

Be  exercis'd  again ; 
And,  nurtur'd  by~eelestial  power, 
In  exercise  remain. 

4  Awake,  our  love,  our  fear,  our  hope, 

Wake,  fortitude  and  joy  : 
Vain  world,  begone;  let  things  above 
Our  happy  thoughts  employ. 

5  Whilst  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  God, 

To  all  around  we  own  ; 
Drive  each  rebellious  rival  lust, 

Each  traitor,  from  the  throne. 
5  Instruct  our  minds,  our  wills  subdue, 

To  heaven  our  passions  raise, 
That  hence  our  lives,  our  all,  may  be 

Devoted  to  thy  praise. 

179  (454)     L.  M. 

1 1  t  -I-.  T/*e  Administrator. 

1  I^J.0,  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize,' 
^-*    Aloud  th'  ascending  Jesus  cries  : 

His  glad  Apostles  took  the  word, 

And  round  the  nations  preach'd  their  Lord. 
'Z  Commission'd  thus  by  Zion's  King, 

We  to  his  holy  laver  bring 

These  happy  converts,  who  have  known 

And  trusted  in  his  grace  alone. 
3  Lord,  in  thy  house  they  seek  thy  face, 

O  bless  them  with  peculiar  grace  ; 

Refresh  their  souls  with  love  divine, 

Let  beams  of  glorv  round  them  sliine. 
761  *  * 


1173—1185        baptism.        455 — 467 
SIXGLE  VERSES  OX  BAPTISM* 

H73—1185.     (455-167)     L.M. 

TirHATE'ER  to  thee,  our  Lord,  belong?, 
**    Is  always  worthy  of  our  s< 
And  ail  thy  works,  and  all  thy  ways, 
Demand  our  wonder  and  our  praise. 

Beddome. 
Hosanna  to  the  church's  I  lend, 
Who  suffer'd  in  our  room  and  stead ! 
He  was  immers'd  in  Jordan's  flood, 
And  then  immers'd  in  sweat  and  blood  ! 

J.  Stennett. 
Behold  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay. 
Before  he  shed  his  precious  blood  ! 
How  plain  he  mark'd  the  humble  way 
To  sinners  through  the  i- 

Beddome. 
Come,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
Come,  "and  obey  his  sacred  word  ; 
He  died,  and  rose  again  for  you  : 
What  more  could  the  Redeemer  do  ? 

Beddome. 
We  to  this  place  are  come  to  show 
What  we  to  boundless  mercy  owe  ; 
The  Saviour's  footsteps  to  explore, 
And  tread  the  path  he  trod  before. 
Eternal  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
On  these  baptismal  waters  move  ; 
That  we,  through  energy  divine. 
May  have  the  substance  with  tut  sign. 
All  ye  that  love  Immanuel's  name, 
And  long  to  feel  th'  increasing  flame, 
?Tis  you,  ye  children  of  the  light ! 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  invite. 

II.  F . 

Ye  who  your  native  vileness  mourn, 
And  to  the  great  Redeemer  turn, 
Who  see  your  wretched  state  bv  sin, 
'Ye  blessed  of  the  Lord,  come  in.' 

*  As  it  is  now  pretty  common  to  sing  by  the 
water-side,  and  as  some  of  our  brethren  in  the 
country  give  out  a  verse  or  two,  while  they  are  ad- 
ministering the  ordinance,  it  is  hoped  these  single 
yer&is  will' be  accc.  I 
1Q% 


468  BArnsu.  1186 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  and  my  all, 
Methinks  I  hear  thy  gentle  call ; 
These  are  the  sounds  that  chide  my  stay, 
1  Arise,  my  love,  and  come  away.' 
Amazing  grace  !  and  shall  I  still 
Prove  disobedient  to  thy  will  ? 
All !  no:  dear  Lord,  the  watery  tomb 
Belongs  to  thee,  and  there  I  come. 

H . 

Apostles  trod  this  holy  ground, 
This  is  the  road  believers  go : 
My  Jesus  in  this  way  was  found, 
I  charge  my  soul  to  tread  it  too. 

J.  Stennett. 
With  lowly  minds,  and  lofty  songs, 
Let  all  admire  the  Saviour's  grace, 
Till  the  great  rising  day  reveal 
Tii'  immortal  glorv  of  his  face. 

G . 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
We  humbly  dedicate  our  powers; 
If  with  Jehovah's  blessing  erown'dj 
Immortal  happiness  is  ours. 

1  1  Of  '  )      USth. 

1  J  °°-    An  Address  to  the  Holy  Spirit. 

1  r|ESCEN»,  celestial  Dove," 

-*^  And  mal  nee  tin  own  ; 

Reveal  our  Saviour's  love, 

And  seal  us  for  thine  own  ; 
Unbless'd  by  thee,  our  works  are  vain, 
Nor  can  we  e'er  acceptance  gain. 

2  When  our  incarnate  God, 

The  sovr ;  cign  Prince  of  Light, 
In  Jordan's  swelling  flood 

Keceiv'd  the  holy  rite, 
In  open  view  thy  form  came  down, 
And  dove-like  Hew,  the  King  to  crown. 

3  The  day  was  never  known, 

Since  time  began  its  race, 
On  which  such  glory  shone, 

On  which  was  shown  such  grace, 
As  that  which  shed,  in  Jordan's  stream, 
On  Jesus'  head  the  heavenly  beam. 

4  Continue  still  to  shine, 

And  fill  us  with  thy  tire  : 
This  ordinance  is  thine, 
Do  thou  our  ?ouIs  inspire  ! 
763 


1187—1189       BAPTISM. 


469— 47J 


1188. 


Thou  wilt  attend  on  all  thy  sons, 

•  Till  time  shall  end,'  thy  promise  runs. 

1  1  ft 7      (469)    C.  M.  James  Newton. 
HO/.     rffter  Baptism,  Mark  xvi.  16. 

2  'pROCLAIM,'  saith  Christ,  'my  wondrous 

■*•     '  To  all  the  sons  of  men ;  [grace 

1  He  that  believes,  and  is  baptiz'd, 
'  Salvation  shall  obtain.' 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those,* 

Who,  hoping  in  thy  word, 
This  day  have  publicly  declar'd 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  advance, 

And  run  the  Christian  race  ; 
And  through  the  troubles  of  the  way 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

(470)     C.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
A  Practical  Improvement  of  Baptism, 
Col.  iii.  1. 

1  A  TTEND,  ye  children  of  your  God  ; 
•**-  Ye  heirs  of  glory,  hear  ; 

For  accents  so  divine  as  these, 
Might  charm  the  dullest  ear. 

2  Baptiz'd  into  your  Saviour's  death, 

Your  souls  to  sin  must  die ; 
With  Christ  your  Lord  ye  live  anew. 
With  Christ  ascend  on  high. 

0  There  by  his  Fathers  side  he  sits, 

Enthr'on'd  divinely  fair ; 
Yet  owns  himself  your  brother  still, 
And  your  forerunner  there. 

4  Rise,  from  these  earthly  trifles,  rise 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love  ; 
Above  your  choicest  treasure  lies, 
And  be  your  hearts  above. 

5  But  earth  and  sin  will  drag  us  down. 

When  we  attempt  to  fly  ; 
Lord,  send  thy  strong  attractive  power 
To  raise  and  fix  us  high. 

C.  M.    Beddome. 
t  on  his  way  rejoicing,  Actsyiii.  9. 

1  T^HE  holy  Eunuch,  when  baptiz'd, 
■*    Went  on  his  way  with  joy  ; 

*  The  words  of  this  hymn,  which  are  in  Italic* 
aaay  easily  be  put  into  the  singular  number. 

764 


118$ 'He  went  t 


>RD*b   SUPPER.  1  190 

And  who  can  tell  what  raptYous  thoughts 
Did  theo  his  mind  employ  ) 

2  *  Is  that  most  glorious  Saviour  mine, 

•  Of  whom  I  lately  read  • 

1  Who,  bearing  all  my  sins  and  grief?, 

*  Was  number' d  with  I 

3  '  Is  he,  who,  bursting  from  I 

'  Now  reigiM  above  the  sky, 
'  Mv  advocate  before  the  throne, 
1  My  portion  v\hen  I  die  .' 

4  '  Have  I  profess'd  his  holy  name? 

1  Do  I  his  gospel  bear 
'To  Ethiopia's  scorched  lands, 
'And  shall  I  spread  it  ti 

5  '  Bless'd  pool !  in  which  I  lately  lay, 

k  And  left  my  fears  behind  ; 
'What  an  unworthy  wretch  am  I ! 
•And  God  profusely  kind. 
ti  'Bless'd  emblem  of  that  precious  blood 
'  Which  satisfied  for  sin  ; 
;  And  of  that  renovating  grace 
1  Which  makes  the  conscience  clean.' 
7  Tiiis  pattern,  Lord,  with  sacred  joy, 
Help  us  to  keep  in  riew  ; 
The  same  our  work.  t;,t  ?ame,  0  make 
Our  consolation  I 


THE  LORDS  SUPPER. 

1  1  QO     (472)    L,M'    Dr'  Watts's  Lyrics. 
J  li'U.    j  preparatory  Thought  far  tht  I 

Supper,  in  imitation  of  Isaiah  lxiii.  1—3. 

1  VI"  HAT  heavenly  man,  or  lovely  God, 

*  »    Conies  marching  downward  from  the  skies, 
Array 'd  in  garments  Voll'd  in  blood, 
With  joy  and  pity  in  his  eves  ? 

2  The  Lord  !  the  Saviour !  Yes,  'tis  he, 
I  know  him  by  the  smiles  he  wears  ; 
Dear  glorious  man,  that  died  for  me, 
Drench'd  deep  in  agonies  and  tears. 

3  Lo,  he  reveals  his  shining  breast ; 
I  own  these  wounds,  and  I  adore : 
Lo,  he  prepares  a  royal  feast, 

Sweet  fruit  of  the  sharp  pangs  he  bore. 

4  Whence  tlow  these  favours  so  divine  ? 
Lord  !  whv  so  lavish  of  thy  blood ! 

765* 


1191,  1192  lord's  supper.     473,  474 

Why  for  such  earthly  souls  as  mine, 
This  heavenly  wine,  this  sacred  food  ? 

5  'Twas  his  own  love  that  made  him  bleed 
That  nail'd  him  to  the  cursed  tree  ; 
'Twas  his  own  love  this  table  spread, 
For  such  unworthy  guests  as  we. 

6  Then  let  us  taste  the  Saviour's  love  ; 
Come,  faith,  and  feed  upon  the  Lord  ; 
With  glad  consent  our  lips  shall  move. 
And  sweet  hosannas  crown  the  board. 

1 1  v  1 .  jin  Invitation  to  the  Gospel  Feastt  Lukf 

xiv.  22. 
i  VE  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 
-*-    Behold  a  royal  feast ! 
Where  Mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  See,  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms  ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come  : 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms  ; 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room — 

3  Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart, 

There  love  and  pity  meet ; 
Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart. 
That  trembles  at  his  feet. 

4  In  him  the  Father  reconcil'd 

Invites  your  souls  to  come ; 

The  rebel  shall  be  call'd  a  child, 

And  kindly  welcom'd  home. 

5  O  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 
G  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 
Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice 
In  ecstasies  unknown. 
7  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 
Are  welcome  still  to  come  ; 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room. 

i  i  QO      (474)    L.  M.    Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics. 

ll^Z.   Christ  dying,  rising,  and  reigning, 
I  TXEdies!  the  friend  of  sinners  dies! 
•"  Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ! 


±75  lord's  SUPPER.  ltdS 

A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies ! 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground  ! 
Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two, 
For  him  who  groan'd  beneath  your  load  j 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  lor  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood  ! 
J  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree, 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  tor  men  ! 
But,  lo !  what  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again  ! 
The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  ! 
Up  to  his  Father's  courts  he  flies  ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies! 

3  Break  off'  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns  ; 
Sine  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster,  death,  in  chains ! 
Say,  '  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King, 

1  Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  !' 
Then  ask  the  monster,  'Where's  thy  sting? 
'  And  where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ?' 

iiqo      (475)     CM.     J.  Stennctt. 
1  1 C7J.         ji  Sacramental  Hymn. 

1  T  ESUS  !  0  word  divinely  sweet ! 
*J    How  charming  is  the  sound  ! 
What  joyful  news  !  what  heavenly  sense 

In  that  dear  name  is  found  ! 

2  Our  souls  all  guilty,  and  condemn'd, 

In  hopelesslfeUers  lay  ; 
Our  souls,  with  numerous  sins  deprav'd/ 
To  death  and  hell  a  prey. 
5  Jesus,  to  purge  away  this  guilt, 
A  willing  victim  fell, 
And  oti  his  cross  triumphant  broke 
The  bands  of  death  and  hell. 

4  Our  foes  were  mighty  to  destroy, 

He  mighty  was  to  save  ; 
He  died,  but  could  not  long  be  held 
A  prisoner  in  the  grave. 

5  Jesus  !  who  mighty  art  to  save, 

Still  push  thy  conquests  on  ; 

Extend  the  triumphs  of  thy  cross, 

Where'er  the  sun  has  shone. 

6  0  Captain  of  salvation  !  make 

Thy  power  arid  mercy  known  ; 


1194.1195    lord's  supper.     476,  AT 

Till  crowds  of  willing  converts  come 
And  worship  at  thy  throne. 

I  1  a4.  tq  Sacramental  Hymn. 

I  rpHUS  we  commemorate  the  day 

-*-    On  which  our  dearest  Lord  was  slain  ; 

Thus  we  our  pious  homage  pay, 

Till  lie  appear  on  earth  again. 

I  Come,  great  Redeemer,  open  wide 
The  curtains  of  the  parting  sky ; 
On  a  bright  cloud  in  triumph  ride, 
And  on  the  wind's  swift  pinions  fly. 

V,  Come,  King  of  kings,  with  thy  bright  train, 
Cherubs  and  seraphs,  heavenly  hosts  ; 
Assume  thy  right,  enlarge  thy  reign, 
As  far  as  earth  extends  her  coasts. 

4  Come,  Lord,  and  where  thy  cross  once  stood; 
There  plant  thy  banner,  fix  thy  throne  ; 
Subdue  the  rebels  by  thy  word, 
And  claim  the  nations  for  thy  own. 

iiqr.  (477)  L.  M.  Beddome. 

I  1  Ju.      jj0iy  Admiration  and  Joy. 

1  T  ESUS,  when  faith  with  fixed  eyes 
**    Beholds  thy  wondrous  sacrifice, 
Love  rises  to  an  ardent  flame, 

And  we  all  other  hope  disclaim. 

2  With  cold  affections,  who  can  see 

The  thorns,  the  scourge,  the  nails,  the  tree, 
Thy  flowing  tears,  and  purple  sweat, 
Thy  bleeding  hands,  and  head,  and  feet. 

o  Look,  saints,  into  his  opening  side, 
The  breach  how  large,  how  deep,  how  wide ! 
Thence  issues  forth  a  double  flood 
Of  cleansing  water,  pard'ning  blood. 

4  Hence,  0  my  soul,  a  balsam  flows 

To  heal  thy  wounds,  and  cure  thy  woes  ; 
Immortal  joys  come  streaming  down, 
Joys,  like  his  griefs,  immense,  unknown. 

5  Thus  I  could  ever,  ever  sing 

The  sufferings  of  my  heavenly  King  ; 
With  growing  pleasures  spread  abroad 
The  mvsteries  of  a  dying  God. 
768 


479    lord's  supper.    1196,1197 

i  iQe;  (47S)  l.m. 

1  J  JUt     Meditating  mi  the  < 

1  pOME  see  on  bloody  Calvary, 
^  Suspended  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
A  harmless  sufPrer,  cover'd  o'er 
With  shame,  and  welt'ring  in  his  gore. 

2  Is  this  the  Saviour  long  foretold 
To  usher  in  the  age  of  gold  ? 

To  make  the  reign  of  sorrow  cease, 
And  bind  the  jarring  world  in  pen 

3  'Tis  He,  'tis  He  :— he  kindly  shrouds 
His  glories  in  a  night  of  clouds, 
That  souls  might  from  their  ruin  rise; 
And  heir  th'  imperishable  skies. 

4  See,  to  their  refuge  and  their  rest, 
From  all  the  bonds  of  guilt  releas'd. 
Transgressors  to  his  cross  repair, 
And  find  a  full  redemption  there. 

q  Jesus,  what  millions  of  our  race 
Have  been  the  triumphs  of  thv  gra 
And  millions  more  to  t;-;ee  shall  fly, 
And  on  thy  sacrifice  reiy. 

5  That  tree,  that  curse-impoisoivd  tree. 
Which  prov'd  a  bloody  rack  to  thee, 
Shall  in  the  noblest  blessings  shoot, 
And  fill  the  nations  with  its  fruit. 

7  The  sorrow,  shame,  and  de&th  were  thine, 
And  all  the  stores  of  wrath  divine ! 
Ours  are  the  glory,  life,  and  bliss  ; 
What  love  can  be"  cornpar'd  to  this 

-*  1  ^  '  'Set  fan  above  all  Principalities  and  Pow^ 
ers— Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to  re- 
ceive Glory  and  Blessing,  Eph.  i.  21.  Rev.  - 

1  VOW  far  above  the  starrv  skies, 

-^    Our  Jesus  fills  his  brighter  throno, 

Invisible  to  mom  1 

But  not  to  humble  faith  ur.ki. 

2  [The  countless  hosts  that  round  him 
The  subjects  of  his  sovereign  power, 
Fly  through  the  world  at  his  comm  i 
Or  prostrate  at  his  feet  ador*\ 

3  Satan  and  all  Ms  rebel  crew 

That  ras'd  to  Dull  his  kingdom  dowr 
"??  6S 


1198  lord's  supper.  4S0 

Crush'd  by  his  hand,  in  ruin  now 
Lie  trembling  at  his  awful  frown. 

4  His  name  above  all  creatures  great, 
He  all  sustains  and  all  controls  ! 
Yet  from  his  high  exalted  state 
Looks  kindly  down  on  humble  souls.] 

5  Though  in  the  glories  he  possess'd, 
Long  ere  this  world,  or  time,  began, 
He  shines,  the  Son  of  God  confess'd, 
Yet  owns  himself  the  Son  of  Man. 

6  Here  once  in  agonies  he  died, 
Now  in  the  heavens  he  ever  lives ; 
Of  joy  there  pours  th'  eternal  tide, 
Here  saves  the  sinner  who  believes. 

7  All  hail !  thou  great  Immanuel,  hail ! 
Ten  thousand  blessings  on  thy  name  ! 
While  thus  thy  wondrous  love  we  tell, 
Our  bosoms  feel  the  sacred  flame. 

8  Come,  quickly  come,  immortal  King ! 
On  earth  thy  regal  honours  raise, 
The  full  salvation  promis'd,  bring, 
Then  every  tongue  shall  sing  thy  praise  I 

iiao      (480)    L.  M.     Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics. 
1 1  JO.        £ore  on  a  Cross  and  a  Throne. 

1  7VTOW  let  our  faith  grow  strong,  and  rise 
•*-^    And  view  our  Lord  in  all  Ins  love  ; 
Look  back  to  hear  his  dying  cries, 

Then  mount  and  see  his  throne  above. 

2  See  where  he  languish'd  on  the  cross  ; 
Beneath  our  sins  he  groan'd  and  died  \ 
See  where  he  sits  to  plead  our  cause, 
By  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  If  we  behold  his  bleeding  heart, 
There  love  in  floods  of  sorrow  reigns  ; 
He  triumphs  o'er  the  killing  smart, 
And  seals  our  pleasure  with  his  pains. 

4  Or  if  we  climb  th'  eternal  hills, 
Where  the  dear  Conq'ror  sits  enthron'd, 
Still  in  his  heart  compassion  dwells, 
Near  the  memorials  of  his  wound. 

5  How  shall  vile  paidon'd  rebels  show 
How  much  they  love  their  dying  God  1 
Lord,  here  we'd  banish  every  foe, 

We  hate  the  sins  that  cost  thv  blood  - 
770 


Wl,482     lord's  suprER.     1 199. 1C00 

6  Commerce  nomore  we  hold  with  hell, 
Our  dearest  InsLs  shall  all  depart ; 
But  let  thine  image  ever  dwell, 
Stampt  as  a  seal  on  every  heart. 

1  1  GO      (4Sl)     L-  M-     Dr-  s-  Stemiett. 
I  I  J  J.         jhe  Triumphs  of  the  ft 

1  IVTO  more,  dear  Saviour,  will  I  boast 
-^    Of  beauty,  wealth,  or  loud  applause  ; 
The  world  hath  all  its  glories  lost. 

Amid  the  triumphs  of  t;ry  cross- 

2  In  every  feature  of  thy  face, 

Beauty  her  fairest  charms  displays ;  ' 

Truth,  wisdom,  majesty,  and  grace, 
Shine  thence  in  sweetly  mingled  rays. 

3  Thy  wealth,  the  power  of  thought  transcends. 
'Tis  vast,  immense,  and  all  divine  : 

Thy  empire,  Lord,  o'er  worlds  extends  ; 

The  sun,  the  moon,  the  stars  are  thine, 
i  Vet,  (0  how  marvellous  the  sight  I) 

I  see  thee  on  a  cross  expire  ; 

Thv  Godhead  veiPd  in  sable  night ; 

And  angels  from  the  scene  retire. 
3  But  why  from  these  sad  scenes  retreat 

Why  with  your  wings  your  faces  hide 

He  ne'er  appear'd  so  good,  so  great, 

As  when  he  bow'd  his  head  and  died. 

6  The  indignation  of  a  God 

On  him  avenging  justice  hurl'd  t 
Beneath  the  weight  he  firmly  stood, 
And  nobly  savM  a  falling  world. 

7  Those  triumphs  of  stupendous  grace 
Surprise,  rejoice,  and  melt  mv  heart : 
Lord,  at  thy  cro^s  I  stand  and  gaze, 
Nor  would  I  ever  thence  depart ! 

I  OOfl         t482)    c«  M-    Dr-  J-  Stennetf 
l_UU.  ^  Sacramental  Hymn. 

I  T  OKD,  at  thy  table  I  behold 
-"-*  The  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome  place  :— 
'2  I  that  am  all  defiTd  with  sin, 
A  rebel  to  my  God  ; 
I  that  have  crucified  his  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 
-1 


1201  lord's  supper.  48G 

3  What  strange  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room ! 
My  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4  '  Eat,  O  my  friends,'  the  Saviour  cries, 

'  The  feast  was  made  for  you  ; 
'For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died, 
1  And  rose,  and  triurnph'd  too.' 

5  With  trembling  faith,  and  bleeding  hearts, 

Lord,  we  accept  thy  love: 
'Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had, 
What  will  it  be  above  ! 

6  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 

Join  all  your  praising  powers  ; 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

7  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 

I'd  give  them  all  to  thee  : 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony. 

1  901  <483)    c-  M*    Dr-  s*  Stennett. 

1 ZAJ I  .j\jy  flesh  is  Meat  indeed,  John  vi.  53—55, 

1  TJEKE  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet 
-"-  To  feed  on  food  divine  : 

Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

2  He  that  prepares  this  rich  repast, 

Himself  comes  down  and  dies  ; 
And  then  invites  us  thus  to  feast 
Upon  the  sacrifice. 

3  The  bitter  torments  he  endur'd 

Upon  the  shameful  cross, 
For  us,  his  welcome  guests,  procur d 
These  heart-reviving  joys. 

4  His  body  torn  with  rudest  hands 

Becomes  the  finest  bread  ; 
And,  with  the  blessing  he  commands, 
Our  noblest  hopes  are  fed. 

5  His  blood,  that  from  each  op'ning  vein 

In  purple  torrents  ran, 
Hath  fill'd  this  cup  with  gen'rous  wine, 
That  cheers  both  God  and  man. 

6  Sure  there  was  never  love  so  free, 

Dear  Saviour,  so  divine  ! 
Well  thou  may'st  claim  that  heart  of  me, 
Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 


4S4.  485    lord's  supper.    1202.  120". 

"  Fes,  thou  shalt  surely  have  niv  heart, 
•  ul,  mv  strength,  roy  all ; 
With  life  itself  Til  freelv  part, 
lesus,  at  thy  call. 

■*  *-"^" Jesus  u:ept — he  died — see  how  he  loved  us: 
John  xi.  S3. 

1  ^JO  fair  a  face  bedew'd  with  tears  ! 

^  What  beauty  e'en  in  grief  appears  ! 
He  wept,  he  bled,  he  died  for  you , 
What  more,  ye  saints,  couid  Jesus  do7 

2  Enthron'd  above,  with  equal  glow 
His  warm  affections  downward  flow! 
In  our  distress  he  bears  a  part, 

And  feels  a  sympathetic  smart. 

3  Still  his  compassions  are  the  same, 
He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame 
Our  heaviest  burthens  he  sustains, 
Shares  in  our  sorrows  and  our  pains 

190*3         '4S5)    CM«    Steele. 

I  ~VJ.     The  wmders  of  Redemption. 

1  4  ND  did  the  holy  and  the  just, 
J-~*-  The  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
Stoop  down  to  wretchedness  and  dust. 

That  guilty  worms  might  rise  1 

2  Yes,  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne, 

His  radiant  throne  on  high, 
(Surprising  mercy  !  love  unknown  ' ) 
To  suffer,  bleed,  and  die. 

3  He  took  the  dyin<_r  traitor's  place, 

And  surFer'd  in  his  stead  ; 
For  man,  (O  miracle  of  grace  ! ) 
For  man  the  Saviour  bled  ' 

4  Dear  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 

In  thy  atoning  blood  ! 
By  tins  are  sinners  snatclrd  from  hell, 
'And  rebels  brought  to  God. 

5  Jesus,  my  soul  adoring  bends 

To  love  so  full,  so  free  ; 
And  may  I  hope  that  love  extends 
Its  sacred  power  to  me  ? 

6  What  glad  return  can  I  impart 

For  favours  so  divine  ? 
0  take  my  all— this  worthless  heart, 
And  make  it  onlv  thine. 

773  65* 


1204,1205    lord's  supper.     48b.  4b; 

1  o.oi     ^486Ny   c*  M-  Dr*  D0Q,dridge. 
1  ~ IH.  T^oom  at  !/ie  Gospel  Feast,  Luke  rit 

1  HT1HE  King  of  Heaven  his  table  spreads, 
-*-    And  dainties  crown  the  board  ; 

Not  paradise,  with  all  it?  joys, 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

And  endless  life,  are  «ziven  ; 
Through  the  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed 
To  raise  the  soul  to  heaven. 

3  Ye  hungry  poor,  that  long  have  stray'd 

In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come  ; 
Come,  from  your  most  obscure  retreats. 
And  grace  shall  find  you  room. 

4  Millions  of  souls,  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here  ; 
And  millions  more,  still  on  the  way. 
Around  the  board  appear. 

5  Yet  is  his  house  and  heart  so  large, 

That  millions  more  may  come ! 
Nor  could  the  whole  assembled  world 

O'erfill  the  spacious  room. 
5  All  things  are  ready  ;  come  away, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame  ; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 

And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 


19  Hi         ' 

1— KftJ*  Communion  icith  Christ  at  his  Tabic. 

1  rpO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

-*-    (Dear  name  by  heaven  and  earth  ador'd  ! , 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low  ; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs, 
The  theme  demands  immortal  tongue*. 

3  Yet  while  around  his  board  we  meet. 
And  humbly  worship  at  his  feet ; 

O  let  our  warm  affections  move. 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love  ! 

4  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid, 

To  see  thy  wondrous  love  displayed, 
Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful  agonizing  pains. 


488,489  lord's  supper.  1206,  1207 

5  Let  humble,  penitential  wo, 
With  painful,  pleasing  anguish  flow; 
And  thy  forgiving  smiles  impart 
Life,  hope,  and  joy  to  every  heart. 

1  OOfi         <488)    C'  M*     Steele- 
1 ZUD.        Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

1  fT*0  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
-*-    Awake  the  sacred  song  ! 

O  may  his  love  (immortal  flame  !) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach ! 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  !■— 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
Ma;  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
'  The  Saviour  died  for  me.' 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme. 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue : 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

IOA7      (489)    148th.  Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
1  -V  i  •      A  Song  of  Praise  to  Christ. 

1  pOME,  every  pious  heart 

^  That  loves~the  Saviour's  name, 

Your  noblest  powers  exert 

To  celebrate  his  fame  : 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below, 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 

2  Such  was  his  zeal  for  God, 
And  such  his  love  for  you, 
He  nobly  undertook 
What  Gabriel  could  not  do  : 

His  every  deed  of  love  and  grace 

All  word's  exceed,  and  thoughts  surpass. 

3  He  left  his  starry  crown, 
And  laid  his  robes  aside ; 

On  wings  of  love  came  down, 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died  ; 
What  he  endur'd,  O  who  can  tell, 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  : 
775 


1208,   1209  TIMES  AND 


490,491 


4  From  the  dark  crave  he  rose, 
The  mansion  of  the  dead  ; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes 
In  glorious  triumph  led  : 

Up  through  the  sky  the  Conqueror  rode, 
And  reigns  on  high,  the  Saviour  God. 

5  From  thence  he'll  quickly  come, 
His  chariot  will  not  stay, 

And  hear  our  spirits  home, 

To  realms  of  endless  day  : 
There  shall  we  see  his  lovely  face, 
And  ever  be  in  his  embrace. 

6  Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  pay 
The  debt  we  owe  thy  love  ; 
Yet  tell  us  how  we  may 
Our  gratitude  approve  : 

Our  hearts,  our  all,  to  thee  we  give  ; 
The  gift,  though  small,  thou  wilt  receive. 

1  OH«      (49°)    L-  M-    President  Davies. 
1ZUO.  Self- Dedication  at  the  Lord's  Table. 

1  T  ORD,  am  I  thine,  entirely  thine  ? 

-■-*  Purchas'd  and  sav'd  by  blood  divine  ? 
With  full  consent  thine  I  would  be ; 
And  own  thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Thee,  my  new  Master,  now  I  call, 
And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all ; 
Lord,  let  me  live  and  die  to  thee  ; 
I3e  thine  through  all  eternity. 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


1209. 


MOIiMJYG  A. XD  EVEjYIJVG 

(491)     CM. 
Jl  Morning  Hymn. 


1  rpO  thee,  let  my  first  offerings  rise, 

-*-    Whose  sun  creates  the  day, 
Swift  as  his  gladdening  influence  flies, 
And  spotless  as  his  ray. 

2  This  day  thy  favouring  hand  be  nigh ! 

So  oft  vouchsafed  before  ! 
Still  may  it  lead,  protect,  supply. 
And  F  that  hand  adore  ? 
778 


493  seasons.  1210,1211 

3  If  bliss  thy  providence  impart, 

For  wliich  resign'd  I  pray ; 
Give  me  to  feel  the  grateful  heart ! 
And  without  guilt  be  gay  ! 

4  Affliction  should  thy  love  intend, 

As  vice  or  folly's  cure, 
Patient  to  gain  that  gracious  end. 
May  I  the  means  endure  ! 

5  Be  this,  and  every  future  day 

Still  wiser  than  the  past ; 

And,  when  I  all  my  life  survey, 

May  grace  sustain  at  last. 

1910        ^492)     C*M-    D-Tura^r- 
■*  ^  *  ^*  A  Morning  Hymn. 

1  TinTH  thee>  ?real  God>  the  stores  of  ^S^a 

*"    And  stores  of  darkness  lie  ; 
Thou  form'st  the  sable  robe  of  night, 
And  spread's:  it  round  the  sky. 

2  And  when,  with  welcome  slumbers  press'd, 

We  close  our  weary  eves, 
Thy  power,  unseen,  secures  our  rest, 
And  makes  us  joyous  rise. 

3  Numbers,  this  night,  great  God,  have  met 

Their  long  eternal  doom  ; 
And  lost  the  joys  of  morning  light 
In  death's  tremendous  gloonu 

4  Numbers  on  restless  beds  still  lie, 

And  still  their  woes  bewail ; 
While  we,  by  thy  kind  hand  uprais'd, 
A  thousand  pleasures  feel. 

5  To  thee,  great  God,  in  thankful  songs, 

Our  morning  thoughts  arise  ; 
Propitious  in  thy  Son,  accept 
willing  sacrifice. 


ion  (493      8.8.6.     W .. 

l*d11,  Morainq: 

i  T  ORD,  I  am  vile!— what  shall  I  say! 
-"  I  live  to  see  another  day, 

O  let  me  live  to  thee ! 
A  thousand  years  to  hope  for  this 
Should  be  unutterable  bl 
What  must  fruition  be  ! 
2  Eye  hath  net  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 
What  Jesus  hath  for  his  prepar'd, 
Nor  can  the  heart  conceive  ; 
777 


1212,  1213   times  and    494,  495 

Thou  hast  commanded  me,  to-day, 
To  live  by  faith,  and  Pd  obey ; 
Lord,  help  me  to  believe. 

1919  (494)    S.  M.     S . 

1  ^  *  &  •  A  Mvrnm  g  Hymn . 

1  QEE  how  the  mounting  sun 
^  Pursues  his  shining  way ; 

And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  every  brightening  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 
Its  heavenly  parent  sing  ; 

And  to  its  great  original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down 
Beneath  his  guardian  care  ; 

I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  preserver  near  ! 

4  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 
This  weak  defenceless  frame  ; 

But  whence  these  favours,  Lord,  to  me, 

AH  worthless  as  I  am  ? 
b      O  !  how  shall  I  repay 

The  bounties  oC  my  God  ? 
This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 

The  pleading,  painful  load. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  to  thy  cross 
I  bring  my  sacrifice  ; 

Ting'd  with" thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend 

With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

My  life  I  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 

A  long  eternity. 

•  O-jo  (495)     L.  M. 

*  *-  *  *-*'  Jin  Evening  Hymn. 

1  rjREAT  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song 
"  With  humble  gratitude  I  raise; 

O  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue. 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days  unclouded,  as  they  pass, 
And  every  gentle  rolling  hour, 

Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart. 
Too  oft  regardless  of  thv  love, 

778 


496,  49:         seasons.  1214,  1215 

Ungrrateful  can  from  thee  depart, 
AncJ,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 
Of  Jesus  :  his  dear  name  alone 

I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eye-lids  close 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame  ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 

191  1  (496N     L.  M.     Bp.  Ken. 

■  ^**«  tin  Evening  Hymn. 

1  (^.LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  tins  night, 

*~*   For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light  i 

Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 

Beneath  thy  own  Almighty  wings. 
J  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 

The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 

That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  I 

I,  e'er  I  sleep,  at  peacemay  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  £rave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  0  let  my  soul  on  thee  repose. 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eye-lids  close  ; 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  If  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  myrest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest, 
Praise  God,  &c. 

191  A  (497)     CM.     M , 

1  ^  A  °*  da  Evening  Hymn. 

1  IVrOW  from  the  altar  of  our  heart* 
■*-^    Let  flames  of  love  arise  ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 

Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiply'd 

Ha*e  made  up  all  this  day'; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift  and  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favour,  and  new  jors1 

Do  a  new  song  rev 


1216,  1217   times  and    498.  499 

Till  we  shall  praise  thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  hearts  desire. 

4  Lord  of  our  days,  whose  hand  hath  set 
New  time  upon  the  score ; 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  all  our  time. 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

THE  SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR. 

lOia  (49s)    C.  M.    Needham. 

JZIO.  On  the  Spring: 

1  Hi  HE  icy  chains  that  bound  the  earth 
-■-    Are  now  dissolv'd  and  gone ; 
Wak'd  by  the  sun,  the  blooming  spring 

Puts  his  new  livery  on. 

2  Where  awful  desolation  reign'd, 

Bless'd  plenty  rears  her  head  ; 
Exulting  with  a  smile  to  see 
Her  late  destroyer  fled. 

3  Teeming  with  life,  th'  advancing  sun 

Protracts  the  falling  day  ; 
Grand  light  of  heaven  !  he  seems  to  wish 
To  make  a  longer  stay. 

4  In  clouds  of  gold  behold  him  set, 

Beyond  the  west  he  flies  : 
Short  is  his  nightly  course,  and. sow: 
He  gilds  the  eastern  skies. 

5  My  soul,  in  every  scene  admire 

The  wisdom  and  the  power  ; 
Behold  the  God  in  every  plant. 
In  every  opening  flower. 

6  Yet  in  his  word,  the  God  of  grace 

Has  wrote  his  fairer  name: 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  love 
My  noblest  songs  shall  claim. 

7  With  warmest  beams,  thou  God  of  grace. 

Shine  on  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Turn  thou  my  winter  into  spring, 
And  be  the  glory  thine. 

1917  (499)    S.  M. 

iai  4 .    ^he  Retum  of  the  Spring  celebrated. 
1      T^ROM  winter's  barren  clods, 
■■•     From  winter's  joyless  waste, 
The  spring  in  sudden  youth  api 
With  blooming  beauty  jrrac'cf, 
780 


500, 501  seasons.  1218,  1219 

2  How  balmy  is  the  air  ! 
How  warm  the  solar  beams  ! 

And,  to  refresh  the  ground,  the  rains 
Descend  in  gentle  streams. 

3  Great  God,  at  thy  command 
Seasons  in  order  rise  ; 

Thy  power  and  love  in  concert  reign 
through  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies. 

4  With  grateful  praise  we  own 
Thy  providential  hand, 

While  grass  for  kine,  and  herb  and  corn 
For  men,  enrich  the  land. 

5  But  greater  still  the  gift 
Of  thine  incarnate  Son  ; 

By  him  forgiveness,  peace,  and  joy. 
Through  endless  ages  run. 

1910  (500)    C.  M. 

1  ~  1  O.  j^e  Spying  improved. 

1  TDEHOLD  !  long-wishM-for  spring  is  come 
-*-*  How  alter'd  is  the  scene ! 

The  trees  and  shrubs  are  dress'd  in  bloom, 
The  earth  array M  in  green. 

2  Where'er  we  tread,  the  clustering  flowers, 

Beauteous  around  us  spring  ; 
The  birds,  with  joint  harmonious  powers, 
Invite  our  hearts  to  sing. 

3  But,  ah  !  in  vain  I  strive  to  join, 

Opprest  with  sin  and  doubt ; 
I  feel  'tis  winter  still  within, 
Though  all  is  spring  without. 

4  O !  would  my  Saviour,  from  on  high. 

Break  through  these  clouds  and  shine, 
No  creature  then  more  blest  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine. 

5  Lord,  let  thy  word  my  hopes  revive, 

And  overcome  my  foes  ; 
O  make  my  languid  graces  thrive, 
And  blossom  like  the  rose  ! 

1  9 1  Q       (501)    c-  M-     Dr-  Gibbons. 

1  ^  1  J.     Qna  Year  of  threatening  Drought. 

1  rpHE  spring,  great  God,  at  thy  command, 
-■-    Leads  forth  the  smiling  year ; 
Gay  verdure,  foliage,  blooms  and  flowers, 
T'  adorn  her  reign,  appear. 
781  66 


1220  TIMES  AND  502 

2  But  soon  canst  thou  in  righteous  wrath 

Blast  all  the  promis'd  joy, 
And  elements  await  thy  nod 
To  bless  or  to  destroy. 

3  The  sun,  thy  minister  of  love, 

That  from  the  naked  ground 
Calls  forth  the  hidden  seeds  to  birth, 
And  spreads  their  beauties  round  ; 

4  At  the  dread  order  of  his  God, 

Now  darts  destructive  fires  ; 
Hills,  plains,  and  vales,  are  parch'd  withdrough" 
And  blooming  life  expires. 

5  Like  burnish'd  brass,  the  heaven  around 

In  angry  terror  burns, 
While  the  earth  lies  a  joyless  waste. 

And  into  iron  turns. 
§  Pity  us,  Lord,  in  our  distress, 

Nor  with  our  land  contend  ; 
Bid  the  avenging  skies  relent, 

And  showers  of  mercy  send  ! 

1990  (502>    C"M- 

l— — \j.        Qtl  a  Year  of  threatening  Rain. 

1  TTOW  hast  thou,  Lord,  from  year  to  year. 
-"•  Our  land  with  plenty  crown'd  ! 

And  generous  fruit  and  golden  grain 
Have  spread  their  riches  round. 

2  But  we  thy  mercies  have  abus'd 

To  more  abounding  crimes  ; 
What  heights,  what  daring  heights  in  sin 
Mark  and  disgrace  our  times  ! 

3  Equal,  though  awful,  is  the  doom, 

That  fierce  descending  rain, 

Should  into  inundations  swell, 

And  crush  the  rising  grain  ! 

4  How  just,  that  in  the  autumn's  reign, 

When  we  had  hop'd  to  reap, 

Our  fields  of  sorrow  and  despair 

Should  lie  an  hideous  heap  ? 

5  But,  Lord,  have  mercy  on  our  land, 

Those  floods  of  vengeance  stay  ; 
Dispel  these  glooms,  and  let  the  sun 
Shine  in  unclouded  day  ! 
8  To  thee  alone  we  look  for  help  ; 
None  else  of  dew  or  rain 
Can  give  the  world  the  smallest  drop.. 
Or  smallest  drop  restrain. 
782 


503,  504  seasons.         1221,  122J 

i  ooi     (50S)  L-  M-  Dr-  Watted  Lyrics. 
1 LL  1 .  xhe  God  of  Thunder. 

1  f\  THE  immense,  th'  amazing  height, 
"    The  boundless  grandeur  of  our  God, 
Who  treads  the  worlds  beneath  his  feet, 
And  sways  the  nations  with  his  nod  ! 

2  He  speaks ;  and  lo  !  all  nature  shakes, 
Heaven's  everlasting;  pillars  bow; 

He  rends  the  clouds  with  hideous  cracks, 
And  shoots  his  fiery  arrows  through. 

3  Well,  let  the  nations  start  and  fly 
At  the  blue  lightning's  horrid  glare, 
Atheists  and  emperors  shrink  and  die, 
When  flame  and  noise  torment  the  air  ; 

1  Let  noise  and  flame  confound  the  skies, 
And  drown  the  spacious  realms  below  ; 
Yet  will  we  sing  the  Thunderer's  praise, 
And  send  our  loud  hosannas  through. 

5  Celestial  King,  thy  blazing  power 
Kindles  our  hearts  to  flaming  joys  ; 
We  shout  to  hear  thy  thunders  roar, 
And  echo  to  our  Father's  voice. 

8  Thus  shall  the  God  our  Saviour  come, 
And  lightnings  round  his  chariot  play : 
Ye  lightnings,  fly  to  make  his  room  ; 
Y'e  glorious  storms,  prepare  his  way. 

1999  (504)    CM. 

1  —  — mdm     Summer — an  Harvest  Hymn, 

1  HPO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 

-*•    My  soul,  wake  all  thy  powers  : 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  covenant  with  the  earth  he  keeps ; 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sino-; 

Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 

His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well-pleas'd  the  toiling  swains  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop : 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness  : 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  thy  beams 
The  rip'ning  harvest  bless. 

5  Then,  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop  : 
783 


S223,  1224   times  and    505,  506 

The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 
What  I  have  sown  in  hope. 

iooq  (505)    CM. 

l  aao.  Harvest — or  the  accepted  Time,  and  Day 
of  Salvation,  Prov.  x.  5. 

1  ^EE  how  the  little  toiling  ant 
^  Improves  the  harvest  hours  : 

While  summer  lasts,  through  all  her  cells 
The  choicest  stores  she  pours. 

2  While  life  remains,  our  harvest  lasts ; 

But  youth  of  life's  the  prime  ; 
Best  is  this  season  for  our  work, 
And  this  th'  accepted  time. 

3  To-day  attend,  is  Wisdom's  voice  ; 

To-morrow,  Folly  cries  : 
And  still  to-morrow  'tis,  when,  oh ! 
To-day  the  sinner  dies. 

4  When  conscience  speaks,  its  voice  regard, 

And  seize  the  tender  hour  ; 
Humbly  implore  the  promis'd  grace. 
And  God  will  give  the  power. 

lOO*  (506)    CM.    Steele. 

1ZZ4.  Winter. 

1  ^TERN  winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 
^  Encircling  nature  round  ; 

How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crown'd  ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart  ; 
And  drooping,  lifeless,  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart — 

3  My  heart,  where  mental  winter  reigns, 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad, 
Confin'il  in  cold  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad  !  * 

4  Return,  O  blissful  Sun,  and  bring 

Thy  soul-reviving  ray ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 
»  0  happy  state,  divine  abode, 
Where  spring  eternal  reigns; 
And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 
Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains. 
6  Great  Source  of  light,  thy  beams  display, 
My  drooping  jovs  restore. 
784 


507, 508  season's.  1225, 1220 

And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day, 
Where  winter  frowns  no  more . 

100=;         I507)    k-  ^1-     Newton. 

I  JmD.  Winter. 

1  CEE,  liow  rude  winter's  icy  hand 

^  Has  stripp'd  the  trees  and  seal'd  the  ground . 

But  spring  shall  soon  his  rage  withstand, 

And  spread  new  beauties  all  around. 
-2  My  soul  a  sharper  winter  mourns, 

Barren  and  fruitless  I  remain ; 

When  will  the  gentle  spring  return, 

And  bid  my  graces  grow  again  ? 

0  Jesus,  my  glorious  Sun,  arise  ! 
'Tis  thine  the  frozen  heart  to  move  ; 

0  !  hush  these  storms,  and  clear  my  skies. 
And  let  me  feel  thy  vital  love  ! 

4  Dear  Lord,  regard  my  feeble  cry, 

1  faint  and  droop  till  thou  appear: 
Wilt  thou  permit  thy  plant  to  die? 
Must  it  be  winter  all  the  year? 

5  Be  still,  my  soul,  and  wait  his  hour 
With  humble  prayer  and  patient  faith; 
Till  he  reveals  his  gracious  power, 
Repose  on  what  his  promise  saith. 

5  He,  by  whose  all-commanding  word 
Seasons  their  changing  course  maintain, 
In  every  change  a  pledge  ailords, 
That  none  shall  seek  his  face  in  vain. 

199fi  (508)    L.  M. 

±<-"-*u.     rfae  scasons  crowned  with  Goodness, 
Psalm  lxv.  11. 

1  "EXTERNAL  Source  of  every  joy  ! 

"  Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ. 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear 
To  hail  thee'  Sovereign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole  ! 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land  : 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores  ; 

785  66* 


4227,  1228       times  avd         509,510 

And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 
No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 
5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise  ; 
And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

5  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

.YEW  YEAR'S  DAY, 

1007        t509)    8- 7-    Robinson. 

I ZZ  /  .  Grateful  Recollection,  1  Sam.  vii.  12. 

>  pOME,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing, 
^  Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace, 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  : 
Praise  the  mount — O  fix  me  on  it, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 
2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come  : 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interpos'd  Ins  precious  blood. 
30!  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrain'd  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee  ! 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 
Here's  my  heart,  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

I  990  (510)     L.  M. 

J  £<LO.  fttiv  obtained  of  God,  Acts  xxvi.  22. 
*Veio  Year's  Day. 

>  pjREAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
"  By  which  supported  still  we  stand  : 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows  • 

Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 
?.  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  bv  our  God  ; 
786 


511,512  seasons.        to£9,  lfcSQ 

By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 
By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depress'd, 

Be  thou  our  joy  and  thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hope  shall  raise, 
Ador'd  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  these  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  v/e  trust, 

In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

lOOQ  (5U)     L.M.     S . 

1  A^xy.  We  fan-en  Fig-tree,  Luke  xiii.  $—9. 
i  I^J-OD  of  my  life,  to  thee  belong 

*-*   The  thankful  heart,  the  grateful  song  ; 
Touch'd  by  thy  love,  each  tuneful  chord 
Resounds  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

2  Thou  hast  preserv'd  my  fleeting  breath, 
And  chas'd  the  gloomy  shades'of  death  ; 
The  venom'd  arrows  vainly  fly, 

When  God  our  great  Deliverer's  nigh. 

3  Yet  why,  dear  Lord,  tins  tender  care? 
Why  does  thy  hand  so  kindly  rear 

A  useless  cumberer  of  the  ground, 
On  which  no  pleasant  fruits  are  found  7 

4  Still  mav  the  barren  fig-tree  stand  ! 
And,  cultivated  by  thy  hand, 
Verdure,  and  bloom,  and  fruit  afford. 
Meet  tribute,  to  its  bounteous  Lord. 

5  So  shall  thy  praise  employ  my  breath 
Through  life,  and  in  the  arms  of  death 
Mv  soul  the  pleasant  theme  prolong, 
Then  rise  to  aid  th'  angelic  song. 

joork         (512)    7's.    Fawcett. 

1  60\J.  xq  Birth-day  Hymn,  Acts  xxvi.  2*. 

1  ¥  MY  Ebenezer  raise 

-■■    To  my  kind  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
Writh  a  grateful  heart  I  own, 
Hitherto  thy  help  I've  known. 

2  What  may  be  my  future  lot, 
Well  I  know  concerns  me  not ; 
Tins  should  set  my  heart  at  rest, 
What  thy  will  ordains  is  best. 

787 


1231  TIMES  AND  513 

3  I  my  all  to  thee  resign  ; 

Father,  let  thy  will  be  mine  ; 

May  but  all  thy  dealings  prove 

Fruits  of  thy  paternal  love. 
i  Guard  me,  Saviour,  by  thy  pow'r. 

Guard  me  in  the  trying  hour : 

Let  thy  unremitted  care 

Save  me  from  the  lurking  snare 

5  Let  my  few  remaining  days 
Be  directed  to  thy  praise  ; 
So  the  last,  the  closing  scene 
Shall  be  tranquil  and  serene. 

6  To  thy  will  I  leave  the  rest, 
Grant  me  but  this  one  request, 
Both  in  life  and  death  to  prove 
Tokens  of  thy  special  love. 

tool  (513)     CM. 

1  *  o  1 .  ji  Wedding  Hymn. 

1  ^INCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear, 
^  To  grace  a  marriage  feast, 

O  Lord,  we  ask  thy  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest 

2  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands  ; 

Their  union  with  thy  favour  crown, 

And  bless  their  nuptial  bands. 

3  With  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow, 

Of  all  rich  dowries  best ! 
Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 

4  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 

That  they,  with  Christian  ears, 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

5  True  helpers  may  they  prove  indeed, 

In  prayer,  and  faith,  and  hope ; 
And  see  with  joy  a  godly  seed 
To  build  their  household  up. 

6  As  Isaac  and  Rebekah  give 

A  pattern  chaste  and  kind, 

So  may  this  married  couple  live, 

And  die  in  friendship  join'd. 

7  On  every  soul  assembled  here, 

O  make  thy  face  to  shine  ; 
Thy  goodness  more  our  hearts  can  cheer 
Than  richest  food  or  wine. 
788 


ft,  1233         seasoxs.         514,  515 

lOQO         (514^    L.  M.    Newton. 

1^  J_.    j  irt/co?ne  fo  Christian  Friends— 

J  IZ'INDRED  in  Christ  for  his  dear  sake, 
-**■  A  hearty  welcome  nere  receive  : 
May  we  together  now  partake 
Thejojrs  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  To  you  and  us  by  grace  'tis  given 
To  know  the  Saviour's  precious  name; 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heaven, 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end  the  same. 

'  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  vre  meet, 
Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 
And  caute  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

4  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 
When  Christians  see  each  other  thus  ; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of 

Who  liv'd,  and  died,  aj  .  as. 

j  We'll  tall:  of  ail  said, 

And  snfler'd  for  us  bore  bek 

The  ;  "k'd  for  us  to  tread, 

And  what  he's  doing  for  us  d 
6  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away, 

We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore  ; 

And  hasten  <-n  the  glu-.-ious  day, 

When  we  shall  meet  tc  part  no  more. 

I900  (515)     7's. 

i  "E^OR  a  season  call'd  to  pair, 
*     Lei  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 
C  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer! 
Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep ! 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

5  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong, 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain  : 
Give  us,  if  we  live,  ere  Ion? 
In  thy  peace  to  meet  again. 
i  Then  if  thou  thy  help  afford, 
Ebenezers  shall  be  rear'd  ; 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord 
Who  our  poor  petitions  heard. 


1234,1235        times  and        516,517 

1  oq  I       (516)    L.  M.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
IZ34.  The  Christian  Farewell,  2  Cor.  xiii.  II. 

1  ^pHY  presence,  everlasting  God, 

-*-    Wide  o'er  all  nature  spreads  abroad  ; 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  cannot  sleep, 
In  every  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  souls  sustain  ; 
When  absent,  happy  if  we  share, 
Thy  smiles,  thy  counsels,  and  thy  care, 

3  To  thee  we  all  our  ways  commit, 
And  seek  our  comforts  near  thy  feet ; 
Still  on  our  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine, 
And  guard,  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Give  us,  in  thy  beloved  house, 
Again  to  pay  our  thankful  vows  ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 

10or      (517)    L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
1 ZJJ.  Eariy  pietyy  Matt.  xii.  20. 

1  TTOW  soft  the  words  my  Saviour  speaks  i 
-"-  How  kind  the  promises  he  makes  ! 

A  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  will  he  quench  the  smoking  flax. 

2  The  humble  poor  he  won't  despise, 
Nor  on  the  contrite  sinner  frown  : 
His  ear  is  open  to  their  cries, 

He  quickly  sends  salvation  down. 

3  W7hen  piety  in  early  minds, 

Like  tender  buds,  begins  to  shoot, 

He  guards  the  plants  from  threat'ning  winds, 

And  ripens  blossoms  into  fruit. 

4  With  humble  souls  he  bears  a  part, 
In  all  the  sorrows  they  endure : 
Tender  and  gracious  is  his  heart, 
His  promise  is  for  ever  sure. 

5  He  sees  the  struggle  that  prevail 
Between  the  powers  of  grace  and  sin  ; 
He  kindly  listens  while  they  tell 

The  bitter  pangs  they  feel  within. 

6  Though  press'd  with  fears  on  every  side, 
They  Know  not  how  the  strife  may  end  ; 
Yet  he  will  soon  the  cause  decide, 

And  judgment  unto  vict'ry  send. 
790 


518, 519         seasons.  1236,  1237 

-.rtop      (518)    CM.     Dr.  Doddridge. 
IZoV.  y/,f  £ncouragement  young  Persons  have 
to  seek  Christ,  Prov.  viii.  17. 

1  VE  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm, 

■*-    In  smiling  crowds  draw  near, 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you ; 
And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by, 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  ■  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  faoe 

*  Is  sure  my  love  to  gain: 

*  And  those  that  early  seek  my  grace, 

*  Shall  never  seek  in  vain.' 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move* 

If  once  compar'd  with  thee  ? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love, 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  ? 

5  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys, 

Vain  tempters  of  the  mind  ! 
'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
For  here  true  bliss  I  find. 

10Q7      (519)     CM-     Dr.  Doddridga. 
1  £3  *  •      Seek  first  the  Kingdom  of  God, 
Matt.  vi.  33. 

1  "jVTOWlet  a  true  ambition  rise, 
■*-^  And  ardour  fire  our  breast, 
To  reign  in  worlds  above  the  skies, 

In  heavenly  glories  drest. 

2  Behold  Jehovah's  royal  hand 

A  radiant  crown  display, 
Whose  gems  writh  vivid  lustre  shine, 
While  stars  and  suns  decay. 

3  Away  each  grovelling  anxious  care, 

Beneath  a  Christian's  aim  ; 
We  spring  to  seize  immortal  joys, 
In  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm, 

The  glorious  prize  pursue  ; 
Nor  fear  the  want  of  earthly  good, 
While  heaven  is  kept  in  view. 
791 


1238,  1239       times  and        520,  521 

1  O  Q  Q      (52°)    L-  M*  Dr.  Watts's  Sermons. 
1 Z  JO.  ^  /wc/y  Youth  falling  short  of  Heaven, 
Mark  x.  21. 

1  TVTUST  all  the  charms  of  nature,  then, 
■*•"  So  hopeless  to  salvation  prove  ? 
Can  hell  demand,  can  heaven  condemn, 
The  man  whom  Jesus  deigns  to  love  ? — 

2  The  man  who  sought  the  ways  of  truth, 
Paid  friends  and  neighbours  all  their  due  ; 
A  modest,  sober,  lovely  youth, 

Who  thought  he  wanted  nothing  now  ? 

3  But  mark  the  change  :  thus  spake  the  Lorcf 
'  Come  part  with  earth  for  heaven  to-day  j' 

i    The  youth  astonish'd  at  the  word, 

In  silent  sadness  went  his  way. 
1  Poor  virtues,  that  he  boasted  so, 

This  test  unable  to  endure, 

Let  Christ,  and  grace,  and  glory  go 

To  make  his  land  and  money  sure. 
3  Ah,  foolish  choice  of  treasures  here  ! 

Ah,  fatal  love  of  tempting  gold  ! 

Must  this  base  world  be  bought  so  dear. 

And  life  and  heaven  so  cheaply  sold ! 

0  In  vain  the  charms  of  nature  shine, 
If  this  vile  passion  governs  me ; 
Transform  my  soul,  O  love  divine  ! 
And  make  me  part  with  all  for  thee. 

190Q         (521)     S.  M.    Fawcett. 
1 4  o  V .  Hoy,  3^11  a  young  j[fan  cleanse  his  W<m 
Psalm  cxix.  9. 

1  TI7ITH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 

»  »    My  God,  to  thee  I  pray  ; 
0  make  me  learn,  whilst  I  am  young, 
How  I  may  cleanse  my  way. 

2  Now  in  my  early  days, 
Teach  me  thy  will  to  know  ; 

O  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace 
Betimes  on  me  bestow. 

3  Make  an  unguarded  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care  ; 

Help  me  to  choose"  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

4  My  heart  to  folly  prone, 
Renew  by  pow'r  divine  ; 

Unite  it  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  me  wholly  thine, 

►  on 


522  seasons,  f§40 

5  O  let  tlie  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ  ; 
Be  tliis,  through  all  my  following  days. 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 

6  To  what  thy  laws  impart 
Be  my  whole  soul  inclin'd  ; 

0  let  them  dwell  within  my  heart, 
And  sanctify  my  mind. 

7  May  thy  young  servant  learn 
By  these  to  cleanse  his  way ; 

And  may  I  here  the  path  discern 
That  leads  to  endless  day. 

1  O  1  f\    (522)    8-  s-  6-    D-  Bradbery's  altered. 
1  ~l\J.  Fo<  a  Sunday  School. 

The  Importance  of  educating  Youth. 
Congregation. 

1  "jVTOW  let  our  hearts  conspire  to  raise 
—  *    A  cheerful  anthem  to  his  praise 

Who  reigns  enthron'd  above  : 
Let  music,  sweet  as  incense,  rise 
With  grateful  odours  to  the  skies, 

The  work  of  joy  and  love. 
Children. 

2  Teach  us  to  bow  before  thy  face  ; 
Nor  let  our  hearts  forget  thy  grace. 

Or  slight  thy  providence  ; 
When  lost  in  ignorance  we  lay, 
To  vice  and  death  an  easy  prey, 

Thy  goodness  snatch'd  us  thence. 
Congregation. 

3  0  what  a  num'rous  race  we  see, 
In  ignorance  and  misery, 

Unprincipled,  untaught ! 
.Snail  they  continue  still  to  lie 
In  ignorance  and  misery ! 

Wc  cannot  bear  the  thought. 
Children. 

4  Give,  Lord,  each  liberal  soul  to  prove 
The  joys  of  thine  exhaustless  love ; 

And  while  thy  praise  we  sing, 
May  we  the  sacred  scriptures  know, 
And  like  the  blessed  Jesus  grow, 

That  earth  and  heaven  may  ring, 
Congregation. 

5  We  feel  a  sympathizing  heart  ,• 
Lord,  'tis  a  pleasure  tolmpart : 

To  thee  thine  owti  we  give  ' 
793  67 


1241,  1242    times  and   523,  524 

Hear  thou  our  cry,  and  pitying  see, 
O  let  these  children  live  to  thee, 
O  let  these  children  live. 

1  vM  1  (523)    c   M-    J-  Straphan. 
*-«**«  The  same. 

.1  13LEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 
-iJ  At  melting  pity's  call, 
And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heavenly  manna  fall. 

2  Mercy,  descending  from  above, 

In  softest  accents  pleads  ; 
0  !  may  each  tender  bosom  move 
When  mercy  intercedes. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutor'd  youth, 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve, 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name. 
And  their  Creator  love. 

5  Delightful  work  !  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 

From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 

To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

6  Almighty  God  !  thy  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  good  design  ; 
The  honours  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 

1949  (524)     CM. 

1  AV:A.  qij^  tgse  approaching. 

1  "INTERNAL  God,  enthron'd  on  high  ! 
•*-*  Whom  angel  hosts  adore  ; 

Who  yet  to  suppliant  dust  art  nigh  ; 
Thy  presence  I  implore. 

2  O  guide  me  down  the  steep  of  age, 

And  keep  my  passions  cool : 
Teach  me  to  scan  the  sacred  page, 
And  practise  every  rule. 

3  My  flying  years  time  urges  on, 

What's  human  must  decay  ;  t 
My  friends,  my  young  companions  gone, 
Can  I  expect  to  stay  ? 

4  Can  I  exemption  plead  when  death 

Projects  his  awful  dart  ? 
791 


>25  seasons.  1245 

Can  med'cines  then  prolong  my  breath, 
Or  virtue  shield  my  heart I 
5  Oh  !  no — then  smooth  the  mortal  hour, 
On  thee  my  hope  depends  ; 
Support  me  with  almighty  power, 
While  dust  to  dust  descends. 
S  Then  shall  my  soul,  O  gracious  God, 
(While  angels  join  the  lay,) 
Admitted  to  the  bless'd  abode, 
Its  endless  anthems  pay. — 
7  Through  heaven,  howe'er  remote  the  bound. 
Thy  matchless  love  proclaim, 
And  join  the  choir  of  saints  that  sound 
Their  great  Redeemer's  name. 

FAST  AXD  THAXKSGIVIXG  DAYS. 

|91~  (525)     CM. 

IZ-JrJ.  For  a  Public  Fctst. 

1  CEE,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne,. 
•^  Thy  mourning  people  bend! 

*Tis  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; " 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  Great  God,  and  is  Columbia  spar'd, 

Ungrateful  as  we  are  ! 
O  make  thy  awful  warnings  heard, 
While  mercy  cries,  'Forbear.' 

4  What  land  so  favoured  of  the  skies, 

As  these  apostate  States  ! 
Our  num'rous  crimes  increasing  rise, 
Yet  still  thy  vengeance  waits7 

5  How  chang'd,  alas  !  are  truths  divine 

For  error,  guilt,  and  shame  ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian's  name  ! 

6  Regardless  of  thy  smile  or  frown, 

Their  pleasures  they  require  ; 
And  sink  witii  gay  indifference  down 
To  everlasting  tire. 

7  O  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  thy  resistless  grace  ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 


1241.  IIMES  AND  526,527 

8  Then  should  insulting  foes  invade, 
Wc  shall  not  sink  in  fear ; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid, 
If  God,  our  God  is  near. 

19!  J  <326>     CM*     S ' 

I  ^44.^  Hymn  for  a  Fast- day,  Gen.  xviii.  23— 33 

1  YI"  HEN  Abram,  full  of  sacred  awe, 

*  •     Before  Jehovah  stood, 
And,  with  humble  fervent  prayer, 
For  guilty  Sodom  sued ; 

2  With  what  success,  what  wondrous  grace, 

Was  his  petition  crown'd  ! 
The  Lord  would  spare,  if  in  the  place 
Ten  righteous  men  were  found. 

3  And  could  a  single  holy  soul 

So  rich  a  boon  obtain  ? 
Great  God  !  and  shall  a  nation  cry, 
And  plead  with  thee  in  vain  ? 

4  Columbia,  guilty  as  she  is, 

Her  numerous  saints  can  boast ; 
And  now  their  fervent  prayers  ascend, 
And  can  those  prayers  be  lost  ? 

5  Are  not  the  righteous  dear  to  thee, 

Now  as  in  ancient  times  ? 

Or  does  this  sinful  land  exceed 

Gomorrah  in  its  crimes? 

6  Still  are  we  thine,  we  bear  thy  name, 

Here  yet  is  thine  abode  ; 
Long  has  thy  presence  bless'd  our  land  ; 
Forsake  us  not,  O  God. 

194^  <527)     L'M-     St€eIe* 

1  -i^u.  qh  a  j)ay  0f  Prayer  for  success  in  War. 

1  T  ORD,  how  shall  wretched  sinners  dare 
■"  Look  up  to  thy  divine  abode  ? 

Or  offer  their  imperfect  prayer, 
Before  a  just,  a  holy  God  ? 

2  Bright  terrors  guard  thy  awful  seat, 
And  dazzling  glories  veil  thy  face  ; 
Yet  mercy  calls  us  to  thy  feet. 

Thy  throne  is  still  a  throne  of  grace, 

3  0  may  our  souls  thy  grace  adore, 
May  Jesus  plead  our  humble  claim, 
While  thy  protection  wc  implore, 
In  his  prevailing,  glorious  name. 

4  With  all  the  boasted  pomp  of  war 
In  vain  wc  dare  the  hostile  field ; 

796 


528  SEASONS.  1240 

In  vain,  unless  the  Lord  be  there  ; 
Thy  arm  alone  our  land  can  - 
~j  Let  past  experience  oi  I 
Support  our  hope,  our  tru~t  invite! 
Again  attend  our  humble  prayer ! 
A'jain  be  mercy  t 

6  Our  arms  succeed,  our  councils  guide, 
Let  I  •  ;in  ; 
Till  m 

And  peace  resume  her  gentle  reign. 

7  Great  God,  the  promis'd  period  bri 
Let  standards  be  i 

peace,  am!  ,Aing. 

The  i  'vorld. 

s  healing  raj 
(Kind  • 

Spread  o'er  the  world  cell 
When  iha]  -.  Lord,  be  "thine  ! 

•iQfi-       528)     L.  M.     President  Davies. 

*  —  ^^'  National  Judgments  deprecated)  and  na- 

nofl  iii.  1 — 6. 

1  TT^HILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  0  Lord, 

"    We  ri  rard  i 

:  ~  dy  ; 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  ! 

2  The  helpless  sinnc 
Are  _ 

relief 

When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 

5  Ofi  ill  ; 
Before  t  y  throne  of  grace  we  fall ; 
And  is  there  no  d< 

_ir  ? 

4  See,  ep,  we  mourn, 
To  out  turn  ; 

O  spare  om  -   ire 

The  c.  : anted  here. 

I  God  ; 

We  \  !• 

We  plead  thy  sneious  promii 

And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ? 

6  These  pleas,  presented  at  thv  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  cruilty  lands  in  helpless  wo ; 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 
797  67- 


1247,1248        iimesaxd         529,530 

19/17  <529)    CM* 

J.  --'4  /  .  Thanksgiving  for  J  ictory  over  Enemies 

1  rpo  Thee,  who  reign'st  supreme  above, 
-*■    And  reigifst  supreme  below, 

Thou  God  qf  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
We  our  successes  owe. 

2  The  thundering  horse,  the  martial  band, 

Without  thine  aid  were  vain  ; 

And  victory  (lies  at  thy  command 

To  crown  the  bright  campaign, 

3  Thy  mighty  arm  unseen  was  nigh, 

\Vhen  we  our  foes  assail'd  ; 
?Tis  thou  hast  rais'd  our  honours  high, 
And  o?er  their  hosts  prevaiPd. 

4  Their  mounds,  their  camps,  their  lofty  tow'r*. 

Into  our  hands  are  given, 
Not  from  desert  or  strength  of  ours, 

But  through  the  graceof  heaven. 
b  What  though  no  columns  lifted  high 

Stand  deep  inscrib'd  with  praise, 
Yet  sounding  honours  to  the  sky 

Our  grateful  tongues  shall  raise. 

0  To  our  young  race  will  we  proclaim 

The  mercies  God  has  shown  ; 
That  they  may  learn  to  bless  his  name, 

And  choose  him  for  their  own. 
7  Thus,  while  we  sleep  in  silent  dust, 

When  threatening  dangers  come, 
Their  father's  God  shall  be  their  trust, 

Their  refuge,  and  their  home. 

19J.fi         (oo§)    L.  M.    Beddome. 

1  -4o.  Peace  prayed  for. 

1  f\^  us  oppressed  beneath  thy  stroke, 

"  Now  overwhclnrd  with  guilt  and  shame, 
Deign,  mighty  God,  once  more  to  look  ; 
The  same  thy  power,  thy  grace  the  same. 

2  Let  peace  descend  with  balmy  win?, 
And  all  its  blessing*  round  her  shed  ; 
Her  liberties  be  well  secur'd, 

And  commerce  lift  its  fainting  head  : 

3  Let  the  loud  cannon  cease  to  roar, 
The  warlike  trump  no  longer  sound  : 
The  din  of  arms  be  heard  no  nmrc. 
Nor  human  blood  pollute  the  ground. 

4  Let  hostile  troops  drop  from  their  hands 
The  useless  swort  car  ; 


J31,  532  seasoxs.  1249,  1250 

And  join  in  friendship's  sacred  bands, 
Nor  one  dissentient  voice  be  there. 
5  Thus  save,  O  Lord,  a  sinking  land  ; 
Millions  of  tongues  shall  then  adore, 
Resound  the  honours  of  thy  name, 
And  spread  thy  praise  from  shore  to  shore. 

i  ^.  u.  pra[se  fog-  national  Peace,  Vs.  xlvi.  0. 

1  r^REAT  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies, 
*^  A  v/ord  of  thy  almighty  breath 
Can  sink  the  world,  cr  bid  it  rise ; 

Thy  smile  is  life,  thy  frown  is  death. 

2  When  angry  nations  rush  to  arms, 
And  rase,  and  noise,  and  tumult  reigns, 
And  war  resounds  in  dire  alarms, 

And  slaughter  spreads  the  hostile  plains  ; 

3  Thy  sovereign  eye  looks  calmly  down, 

And  marks  their'course,  and  bounds  their  pow'r'. 
Thy  word  the  angry  nations  own, 
And  noise  and  war  "are  beard  no  more. 
1  Then  peace  returns  with  balmy  wing, 

Sweet  pence,  with  her  what  blessings  fled!) 
Glad  plenty  laughs,  the  valleys  sing, 
Reviving  commerce  lifts  her  head. 

5  Thou  good,  and  wise,  and  righteous  Lord, 
All  move  subservient  to  thy  will  ; 

And  peace  and  war  await  thy  word, 
And  thy  sublime  decrees  fulfil. 

6  To  thee  we  pay  our  grateful  songs, 
Thy  kind  protection  s'.ill  implore  ; 

O  may  our  hearts,  and  lives,  and  tongues, 
Confess  thy  goodness,  and  adore. 

l  £t  twu.  Thanksgiving  for  national  Deliverance, 

and  Improvement  of  if,  Luke  i.  74,  75. 
}   "DR  AISE  to  the  Lord,  who  bows  his  ear 
-*     Propitious  to  his  people's  prayer, 
And.  though  deliverance  long  delay, 
Answers  in  his  well-chosen  day. 
ialvation  doth  to  God  belong; 
h'i~  power  and  grace  shall  be  our  song* 
The,  tribute  of  our  love  we  bring 

Saviour  nnd  our  King! 
from  the  flame. 
Line ; 


1251  TIMES  AND 

And  every  peaceful,  private  home, 
To  thee  a  temple  shall  become. 
4  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  thy  honour'd  sight ; 
Hence  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear 
'Till  life's  last  hour  to  persevere. 

inri  (533)     Dr.  Doddridge. 

IjLOI,  Thanks  to  God  for  ever  enduring  Good- 
ness,  Psalm  exxxvi.  1. 

1  TTOUSE  of  our  God,  with  cheerful  anthems 
-*•-*-         ring-, 

While  all  our  lips  and  hearts  his  goodness  sing; 

With  sacred  joy  his  wondrous  deeds  proclaim ; 

Let  every  tongue  be  vocal  with  his  name : 
The  Lord  is  good  ;  his  mercy  never-ending, 
His  blessings  in  perpetual  showers  descending. 

2  The  heaven  of  heavens  he  with  his  bounty  fills; 
Ye  seraphs  bright,  on  ever-blooming  hills, 
His  honours  sound  ;  you  to  whom  good  alone, 
Unmingled,  ever-growing,  has  been  known, 

Thro'  your  immortal  life,  with  love  increasing, 
Proclaim  your  Maker's  goodness  never-ceasing. 

3  Thou  earth,  enlighten'd  by  his  rays  divine, 
Pregnant  with  grass,  and  corn,  and  oil,  and  wine, 
Crown'd  with  his  goodness,  let  thy  nations  meet, 
And  lay  themselves  at  his  paternal  feet; 

With  grateful  love  that  lib'ral  hand  confessing, 
Which  thro'  eacli  heart  diffuseth  every  blessing. 

4  Zion,  enrich'd  with  his  distinsruish'd  grace, 
Bless'd  with  the  rays  of  thine  Immanuel's  face, 
Zion,  Jehovah's  portion  and  delight, 

Grav'n  on  his  hands,  and  hourly  in  Ins  sight, 
In  sacred  strains  exalt  that  rrrace  excelling, 
Which  makes  thy  humble  hill  his  chosen  dwelling. 

5  His  goodness  never  ends  ;  the  dawn,  the  shade, 
Still  see  new  bounties  through  new  scenes  dis- 
Succeeding  ages  bless  this  sure  abode,  [play'd  ; 
And  children  lean  upon  their  fathers'  God  : 

The  deatnless  soul  through  its  immense  duration, 

Drinks  from  this  source  immortal  consolation. 
Burst  into  praise,  my  soul ;  all  nature  join  ; 
Angels  and  men  in  harmony  combine, 
While  human  years  are  measur'd  by  the  sun, 
And  while  eternity  its  course  shall  run  : 

His  goodness  in  perpetual  showers  descending. 

Exalt  in  songs  and  rapture8  never-ending, 


,  53>5  seasons.         1252,  125> 

i  —  «^w,        %^  general  thanksgiving. 
i   U  AY,  should  we  search  the  globe  around, 
^  "Where  can  such  happiness  he  found 
As  dwells  in  this  much-favour'd  land  ? 
Here  plenty  reigns  ;  here  freedom  sheds 
Her  choicest  blessings  on  our  heads  : 
By  God  supported  still  we  stand. 
2  Here  commerce  spreads  the  wealthy  store, 
Which  comes  from  every  foreign  sliore  ; 
Science  and  art  their  charms  display  ; 
Religion  teacheth  us  to  raise 
Our  voices  in  our  Maker's  praise, 
As  truth  and  conscience  point  the  way. 

0  These  are  thy  gifts,  Almighty  King ! 
From  thee  our  matchless  blessings  spring  ; 

Th'  extended  shade,  the  fruitful  skies, 
The  raptures  liberty  bestows, 
The  eternal  joys  the  gospel  shows, 

All  from  thy  boundless  goodness  rise. 

4  With  grateful  hearts,  with  cheerful  tongues. 
To  God  we  raise  united  songs  ; 

His  power  and  mercy  we  proclaim  ; 
And  still,  through  ev'ry  aire,  shall  own, 
Jehovah  here  both  fix\l  his  throne, 

And  triumph  in  his  mighty  name. 

5  Long  as  the  moon  her  course  shall  run, 
Or  man  behold  the  circling  sun, 

Mry'st  thou  o'er  fair  Columbia  reign  ; 
Still  crown  her  counsels  with  success. 
With  peace  and  joy  her  borders  bless, 

And  all  her  sacred  rights  maintain. 

19M  (S35)     L.  M. 

J-'JJ|  Deliverances,  Numbers  xxiii.  23. 

1  Tf'HAT  hath  God  wrought!  might  Israel  say. 

*  *    When  Jordan  roll'd  its  tide  away, 
And  gave  a  passage  to  their  bands, 
Safely  to  march  across  its  sands. 

2  What  hath  God  wrought !  might  well  be  said, 
When  Jesus,  rising  from  the  dead, 
Scatter'd  the  shade?  of  Pagan  night, 

And  bless'd  the  nations  with  his  light. 
S  What  hath  God  wrought !  0  blissful  theme! 
Are  we  redeem'd  and  call'd  by  him? 
Shall  we  be  led  the  desert  through— 
And  safe  arrive  at  glorv  too  ? 
801 


1254,  1255       times  and         536,  537 

4  The  news  shall  every  harp  employ, 
Fill  every  tongue  with  rapturous  joy  ; 
When  shall  we  join  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  swell  the  triumph  and  the  song ! 

lO-a  (536)     8.8.6. 

±  ^<j-k.    Prayer  for  the  President,  Congress. 
1st  rales,  <£-c. 

1  /"J.REAT  Lord  of  all,  thy  matchless  power 
*~*    Archangels  in  the  heavens  adore  ; 
With  them  our  Sov'reign  thee  we  own, 
And  bow  the  knee  before  thy  throne. 

2  Let  dovc-ey'd  peace  with  odour'd  win 2:, 
On  us  Tier  grateful  blessings  fling  ; 
Freedom  spread  beauteous  as  the  morn, 
And  plenty  fiil  her  ample  horn. 

5  Pour  on  our  Chief  thy  mercies  down, 
His  days  with  heavenly  wisdom  crown  ; 
Resolve  his  heart,  where'er  he  goes, 

1  To  lancli  the  stream  that  duty  shows.' 

4  Over  our  Capital  diffuse, 

From  hills  divine,  thy  welcome  dews  ; 
While  Congress,  in  one  patriot  band, 
Prove  the  firm  fortress  of  our  land. 

5  Our  Magistrates  with  grace  sustain, 
Nor  let  them  bear  the  sword  in  vain ; 
Long  as  they  fill  their  awful  seat, 
Be  vice  seen  dying  at  their  feet. 

6  For  ever  from  the  western  sky, 
Bid  the  '  destroying-  angel'  fly  ! 

With  grateful  songs  our  hearts  inspire, 
And  round  us  blaze  a  wall  of  fire. 

SICKXESS  .iXD  RECOVERY. 

•  nrr  (537)     CM.     Steele. 

1  -JJ.     Desiring  the  Presence  of  God  in  Af- 
fliction. 

1  HHHOU  only  centre  of  my  rest, 

-*■    Look  down  with  pitying  eye, 
While  with  protracted  pain  opprest 
I  breathe  the  plaintive  sigh. 

2  Thy  gracious  presence,  0  my  God, 

•  rv  wish  conl 
beneath  affliction's  load, 
no  mure  complain- 


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3  This  can  my  every  care  control, 

Gild  each"  dark  "scene  with  light; 
This  is  the  sunshine  of  the  soul, 
Without  it  all  is  night. 

4  My  Lord,  my  life,  O  cheer  my  heart 

With  thy  reviving-  ray, 
And  bid  these  mournful  shades  depart 
And  bring  the  dawn  of  day  ! 

5  0  happy  scenes  of  pure  delight ! 

When  thy  full  beams  impart, 
Unclouded  "beauty  to  the  sight, 
And  rapture  to  the  heart. 

6  Her  part  in  those  fair  realms  of  bliss. 

My  spirit  long?  to  know  ; 

My  wishes  terminate  in  this, 

Nor  can  they  rest  below. 

7  Lord,  shall  the  breathings  of  my  heart 

Aspire  in  vain  to  I 
Confirm  my  hope,  that,  where  thou  art. 
I  shall  for  ever  be. 
S  Then  shall  my  cheerful  spirit  sing 
The  darksome  hours  away. 
And  rise  on  faith's  expanded  wing 
To  everlasting  day. 

l  or,C        (588)     C.  M.     Dr.  Watts. 

1  —JO.  Complaint  and  Hope  under  great  Pain, 

1  T  ORD,  I  am  painM  :  but  I  resign 
J-^  My  body  to  thy  will ; 

'Tis  grace,  His  wisdom  all  divine, 
Appoints  tlte  pains  I  feel. 

2  Dark  are  the  ways  of  providence, 

While  they  who  love  thee  groan ; 
Thy  reasons  lie  conceal'd  from  sense, 
Mysterious  and  unknown. 

3  Yet  nature  may  have  leave  to  speak, 

And  plead  before  her  God. 
Lest  the  o'erburden'd  heart  should  break 
Beneath  thine  heavy  rod. 
i  These  mournful  groans  and  flowing  tears 
Give  my  poor  spirit  ease  ; 
While  every  groan  my  Father  hears, 
And  every  tear  he  sees. 
5  [How  shall  I  glorifi  my  God, 
In  bonds  of  grief  conrin'd  ! 
Damp'J  is  my  vigour  while  this  cled 
Hamrs  heavv  on  my  mind.] 
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1257,  1258   times  and    539, 540 

6  Is  not  some  smiling  hour  at  hand 
With  peace  upon  its  wings  ? 
Give  it,  O  God,  thy  swift  command, 
With  all  the  joys  it  brings. 

1957  (539)    CM. 

1  ~'J  I  .  j?or  a  Time  of  general  sickness. 

1  "P|EATH,  with  his  dread  commission  seaTd 

-*-*  Now  hastens  to  his  arms ; 

In  awful  state  he  takes  the  field, 

And  sounds  his  dire  alarms. 

2  Attendant  plagues  around  him  stand, 

And  wait  his  dread  command  ; 
And  pains  and  dying  groans  obey 
The  signal  of  his  hand. 

3  With  cruel  force  he  scatters  round  . 

His  shafts  of  deadly  power ; 
While  the  grave  waits  its  destin'd  prey 
Impatient  to  devour. 

4  Look  up,  ye  heirs  of  endless  joy, 

Nor  let  your  fears  prevail ; 
Eternal  life  is  your  reward, 
When  life  on  earth  shall  fail. 

5  What  though  his  darts,  promiscuous  hurl'd. 

Deal  fatal  plagues  around; 
And  heaps  of  putrid  carcasses 
O'erload  the  cumber'd  ground  : 

6  The  arrows  that  shall  wound  your  flesh, 

Were  given  him  from  above, 
Dipt  in  their  great  Redeemer's  blood. 
And  feather'd  all  with  love. 

7  These  with  a  gentle  hand  he  throws, 

And  saints  lie  gasping  too  ; 
And  heavenly  strength  supports  their  souls. 

And  bears  them  conquerors  through. 
S  Joyful  they  stretch  their  wings  abroad, 

And  all  in  triumph  rise, 
To  the  fair  palace  of  their  God, 

And  mansions  in  the  skies. 

I9.ri8     (540)  (lstPart-)  S-M-  Beddoaie. 
1  ^UO.        Submission  under  Affliction. 

1      "TJOST  thou  my  profit  seek, 

■*-'  And  chasten  as  a  friend  ? 
O  God,  I'll  kiss  the  smarting  rod. 
There's  honev  at  the  end^ 
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540  seasons.  1258 

1      Dost  thou  through  death's  dark  vale 
Conduct  to  heaven  at  last  ? 
The  future  good  will  make  amends 
For  all  the  evils  past. 

3      Lord,  I  would  not  repine 
At  strokes  in  mercy  sent ; 
If  the  chastisement  comes  in  love, 
My  soul  shall  be  content. 

lO^P      C540)  (2d  Part.)  B's.  S.  Pearce. 
J  Z  J O .  Fora  ;ick  chamber. 

Written  when  deprived  by  Sickness  of  attending 
Public  Worship. 

1  P"PHE  fabric  of  nature  is  fair, 

-*-    But  fairer  Lie  temple  of  grace  ; 
To  saints  'tis  the  joy  of  the  earth, 
The  most  glorious  and  beautiful  place. 

2  To  this  temple  I  once  did  resort, 
With  crowds  of  the  people  of  God  ; 
Enraptur'd  we  enter'd  his  courts, 
And  haiPd  the  Redeemers  abode. 

3  The  Father  of  mercies  we  prais'd, 
And  prostrated  low  at  his  throne  ; 
The  Saviour  v:e  lov'd  and  adord, 
Who  lov'd  us  and  made  us  his  own. 

4  Full  oft  to  the  message  of  peace, 
To  sinners  address'd  from  the  sky, 
We  listen'd — extolling  that  grace, 
Which  set  us — once  rebels,  on  high. 

5  Faith  clave  to  the  crucified  Lamb, 
Hope,  smiling,  exalted  its  head, 

Love  warm'd  at  the  Saviour's  dear  name, 
And  vow'd  to  observe  what  he  said. 

S  What  pleasure  appear'd  in  the  looks 
Of  the  brethren  and  sisters  around  ! 
With  transport  all  seem'd  to  reflect 
On  the  blessings  in  Jesus  they'd  found. 

7  Sweet  moments !  If  aught  upon  earth 
Resembles  the  joy  of  the  skies, 

It  is  when  the  hearts  of  the  flock 
Conjoin'd  to  their  Shepherd  arise. 

8  But,  ah!  these  sweet  moments  are  fled, 
Pale  sickness  compels  me  to  stay 
Where  no  voice  of  the  turtle  is  heard, 
As  the  moments  are  hasting  away. 

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9  My  God !  thou  art  holy  and  good, 
Thy  plans  are  all  righteous  and  wise ; 
O  help  me  submissive  to  wait 
Till  thou  biddest  thy  servant  arise.— 

JO  If  to  follow  thee  here  in  thy  courts, 
May  it  be  with  all  ardour  and  zeal, 
With  success  and  increasing  delight, 
Performing  the  whole  of  thy  will. 

1 1  Or  should'st  thou  in  bondage  detain 
To  visit  thy  temples  no  more, 
Prepare  me  for  mansions  above, 
Where  nothing  exists  to  deplore  ! — 

]  2  Where  Jesus,  the  Sun  of  the  place, 
Refulgent  incessantly  shines, 
Eternally  blessing  his  saints, 
And  pouring  delight  on  their  minds. 

13  There — there  are  no  prisons  to  hold 
The  captive  from  tasting  delight ; 
There— there  the  day  never  is  clos'd, 
With  shadows,  or  darkness,  or  night  : 

14  There  myriads  and  myriads  shall  meet 
In  our  Saviour's  high  praises  to  join  ; 
While  transported  we  fall  at  his  feet, 
And  extol  his  redemption  divine. 

15  Enough,  then — my  heart  shall  no  more 
Of  its  present  bereavements  complain ; 
Since  ere  long  I  to  heaven  shall  soar, 
And  ceaseless  enjoyments  obtain. 

lO^O      <541)  (1st Part.)  8.7.4.  S.Pearce. 
1 ZOJ.  sweet  j}ffliction.—*l  Song  in  a  Storm. 

1  TN  the  floods  of  tribulation, 

-*-  While  the  billows  o'er  me  roll, 
Jesus  whispers  consolation, 

And  supports  my  fainting  soul : 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Praise  the  Lord. 

2  Thus  the  lion  yields  me  honey, 

From  the  eater  food  is  given, 
Strengthen'd  thus  I  still  press  forward, 

Singing  as  I  wade  to  heaven, — 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
And  my  sins  are  all  forgiv'n. 

3  Mid  the  gloom  the  vivid  lightnings 

With  increasing  brightness  plav, 
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54  sons.  1259 

Mid  the  thorn-brake  beauteous  flow'rets 

Look  more  beautiful  and  gay  : 
Hallelujah,  &e. 

4  So  in  darkest  dispensations, 

Doth  my  faithful  Lord  appear, 
With  his  richest  consolations, 

To  re-animate  and  cheer : 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
Thus  to  bring  my  Saviour  near. 

5  Floods  of  tribulation  heighten, 

Billows  still  around  me  roar, 
Those  that  know  not  Christ — ye  frighten  ; 

But  my  sold  defies  your  power : 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

6  In  the  sacred  page  recorded 

Thus  his  word  securely  stands  ; 
'  Fear  not,  I'm  in  trouble  near  thee, 

1  Nausrht  shall  pluck  you  from  my  hands  :1 
Sweet  aSliction,  sweet  affliction, 
Every  word  my  love  demands. 

7  All  I  meet  I  find  assists  me 

In  my  path  to  heavenly  joy, 
Where,  though  trials  now  attend  me, 

Trials  never  more  annoy : 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

8  Bless'd  there  with  a  weight  of  glory, 

Still  the  path  I'll  ne'er  forget, 
But,  exulting,  cry,  it  led  me 

To  my  blessed  Saviour's  seat — 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
Which  has  brought  to  Jesus'  feet. 

19-.Q  (•»]     (2d  Part.)     L.  M. 

L**'ju.  Sickness  and  Recovery. 

1  \   WHILE  rernain'd  the  doubtful  strife, 
-£*■   Till  Jesus  gave  me  back  my  life ; 
My  life ! — my  soul,  recall  the  word, 
'Tis  life  to  see  thy  gracious  Lord. 

2  Why  inconvenient  now  to  die  ? 
Vile'  unbelief,  O  tell  rne  why  ? 
When  can  it  inconvenient  be, 
My  loving  Lord,  to  come  to  thee. 

S  He  saw  me  made  the  sport  of  hell.. 

He  knew  the  tempter's  malice  weU  ; 

And  when  my  soul  had  all  to  fear, 

Then  did  the  glorious  Sun  appear! 
4  O  bless  him  ; — bless,  ye  dying  saints  ! 

The  God  of  grace,  when  nature  faints  • 
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1  260  TIMES  AND  SEASONS.  542 

He  show'd  my  flesh  the  gaping  grave, 
To  show  me  he  had  power  to  save. 

19fi0    (542)  (IstPart.)  CM.  Dr. Doddridge. 

1-jUU.      Praise  for  Recovery  from  Sickness, 

Psalm  cxviii.  18,  19. 

1  SOVEREIGN  of  life,  I  own  thy  hand, 
*^  In  every  chastening  stroke  ; 

And,  while  I  smart  beneath  thy  rod, 
Thy  presence  I  invoke. 

2  To  thee  in  my  distress  I  cried, 

And  thou  hast  bow'd  thine  ear ; 
Thy  powerful  word  my  life  prolonged, 

And  brought  salvation  near. 
S  Unfold,  ye  gates  of  righteousness, 

That  with  the  pious  throng, 
I  may  record  my  solemn  vows, 

And  tune  my  grateful  song. 

4  Praise  to  the  Lord,  whose  gentle  hand 

Renews  our  labouring  breath: 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  his  saints 
Triumphant  e'en  in  death. 

5  My  God,  in  thine  appointed  hour, 

Those  heavenly  gates  display, 
Where  pain  and  sin,  and  fear  and  death, 
For  ever  See  away. 

6  There,  while  the  nations  of  the  bless'd 

With  raptures  bow  around, 
My  anthems  to  delivering  grace 
In  sweeter  strains  shall  sound. 

9  HO         <542>     (2dPart-)    S.M. 
-  ^uv.    T/ie  Benefit  of  sanctified  Affliction;  or, 
God  bringing  his  People  into  the  Covenant  un- 
der the  Rod,  Ezek.  xx.  37. 
Y      TTOW  gracious,  and  how  wise, 
■"-  Is  our  chastising  God  ; 
And,  O  !  how  rich  the  blessings  are 
Which  blossom  from  his  roil! 
J*     He  lifts  it  up  on  high 
WTith  pity  in  his  heart, 
That  every  stroke  his  children  feel 
May  grace  and  peace  impart. 

3  Instructed  thus  they  bow, 
And  own  his  sovereign  sway  ; 

They  turn  their  erring  footsteps  back 
To  his  forsaken  way. 
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543, 544  time,  &c.        1261,  1262 

4  His  cov'nant  love  they  seek, 
And  seek  the  happy  bands 

That  closer  still  engage  their  hearts 
To  honour  his  commands. 

5  Dear  Father,  we  consent 
To  discipline  divine  ; 

And  bless  the  pain  that  makes  our  souls 
Still  more  completely  thine. 

6  Supported  by  thy  love, 

We  tend  to  realms  of  peace, 
Where  every  pain  shall  far  remove, 
And  every  frailty  cease. 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

lOAl  (543)    L-  M-    Steele. 

1ZD1.  t^  Shortness  of  Time,  and  Frailty  of 
Man,  Psalm  xxxix. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Maker  of  my  frame, 
•£*■  Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days  ? 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am, 

And  spend  the  remnant  to  thy  praise. 

2  Mv  days  are  shorter  than  a  span  ; 
A  little  point  my  life  appears  ; 
How  frail,  at  best,  is  dying  man, 
How  vain  are  all  his  hopes  and  fears ! 

3  Vain  his  ambition,  noise,  and  show ! 
Vain  are  the  cares  which  rack  his  mind ! 
He  heaps  up  treasures  mix'd  with  wo, 
And  dies,  and  leaves  them  all  behind. 

4  Oh,  be  a  nobler  portion  mine  ! 

My  God  !  I  bow  before  thy  throne ; 
Earth's  fleeting  treasures  I  resign, 
And  fix  my  hope  on  thee  alone. 

1-.0-.     27^  jriS(!om  0f  redeeming  Time. 
Eph.  v.  15,  16. 

1  f*OT>  of  Eternity,  from  thee 

**-*    Did  infant  Time  his  being  draw ; 
Moments,  and  days,  and  months,  and  years. 
Revolve  by  thine  unvaried  law. 

2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away ; 
Steady  and  strong  Ihe  current  flows; 
Lost  in  Eternity's  wide  sea — 

The  boundless  gulf  from  whence  it  rose. 
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1263  TIME  AND  545 

3  With  it  the  thoughtless  sons  of  men 
Before  the  rapid  streams  are  borne 
On  to  that  everlasting  home, 
Whence  not  one  soul  can  e'er  return. 

4  Yet,  while  the  shore  on  either  side 
Presents  a  gaudy,  flattering  show, 
We  gaze,  in  fond  amazement  lost, 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 

5  Great  Source  of  Wisdom !  teach  my  heart 
To  know  the  price  of  every  hour ; 

That  time  may  hear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure,  and  its  power. 

19fio         (545)    Vs.    Dr.  Ryland. 

1  ZiU.j.  The  saint  happy  in  being  entirely  at  the 

Disposal  of  his  God. — My  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

Psalm  xxxi.  15.  xxxiv.  1. 

1  SOVEREIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies ! 
^  Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 

All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, — 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  His  decree,  who  form'd  the  earth, 
Fix'd  my  first  and  second  birth : 
Parents,  native  place,  and  time, — 
All  appointed  were  by  him. 

3  He  that  form'd  me  in  the  womb, 
He  shall  guide  me  to  the  tomb ; 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  his  wise  decree. 

4  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health, 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth  ; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief ; 

5  Times  the  tempter's  power  to  prove  ; 
Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love  : 

All  must  come,  and  last,  and  end, 
As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 

6  Plagues  and  death  around  me  fly ; 
Till  he  bids  I  cannot  die  : 

Not  a  single  shaft  can  hit 
Till  the  God  of  love  sees  fit. 

7  O  thou  Gracious,  Wise,  and  Just, 
In  thy  hands  my  life  I  trust : 
Have  I  somewhat  dearer  still  ? — 
I  resign  it  to  thy  will. 

3  May  I  always  own  thy  hand— 
Still  to  thee  surrendered  stand  ; 
810 


, 


546, 547        eternity;        1264, 1265 

Know  that  thou  art  God  alone, 
I  and  mine  are  all  thy  own. 
9  Thee,  at  all  times,  will  I  bless ; 
Having  thee  I  all  possess  : 
How  can  I  bereaved  be, 
Since  I  cannot  part  with  thee  / 

19fil         (546)    C*M*    Steele' 

l-U^'  Time  arid  Eternity;  or,  longing  after 

unseen  Pleasures,  2  Cor.  iv.  18. 

1  TTOW  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 
-"•  Detain  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Regardless  of  immortal  joys, 

And  strangers  to  the  skies  ? 

2  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay, 

They  fade  upon  the  sight ; 
And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
Be  lost  in  endless  night. 

3  Their  brightest  day,  alas,  how  vain  ! 

With  conscious  sighs  we  own  ; 
While  clouds  of  sorrow,  care,  and  pain. 
O'ershade  the  smiling  noon. 

4  Oh,  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 

Above  these  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky. 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades  ! 

5  There  joys  unseen  by  mortal  eyeF, 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever-blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 
*>  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine 
To  guide  our  upward  aim, 
With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine, 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 
7  Then  shall,  on  Faith's  sublimest  wing, 
Our  ardent  wishes  rise 
To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures  spring 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

19ftp-      (547)    S.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

1  aOJ.     Divine  Mercies  in  constant  successim* 

Lam.  iii.  22,  23. 
1      TT  OW  various  and  how  new 
-■-*-  Are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 
Each  morning  shall  thy  mercies  show, 
Each  nighf  thy  truth  record. 
5      Thy  goodness,  like  the  sun, 
Dawn'd  on  our  early  davs. 
SU 


1266  TIME  AND  548 

Ere  infant  reason  had  begun 
To  form  our  lips  to  praise. 

3  Each  object  we  beheld 
Gave  pleasures  to  our  eyes  ; 

And  nature  all  our  senses  held 
In  bands  of  sweet  surprise. 

4  But  pleasures  more  refin'd 
Awaited  that  bless'd  day 

When  light  arose  upon  our  mind, 
And  chas'd  our  sins  away, 
i      How  new  thy  mercies,  then ! 
How  sovereign  and  how  free  ! 
Our  souls  that  had  been  dead  in  sin, 
Were  made  alive  to  thee. 

PAUSE. 

6  Now  we  expect  a  day 
Still  brighter  far  than  this, 

WThen  death  shall  bear  our  souls  away 
To  realms  of  light  and  bliss. 

7  There  rapt'rous  scenes  of  joy 
Shall  burst  upon  our  sight ; 

And  every  pain,  and  tear,  and  sigh, 
Be  drown'd.in  endless  light. 

5  Beneath  thy  balmy  wing, 
O  Sun  of  Righteousness  ! 

Our  happy  souls  shall  sit  and  sing 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace. 
9      Nor  shall  that  radiant  day, 

So  joyfully  begun, 
In  evening  shadows  die  away, 

Beneath  the  setting  sun. 
10      How  various  and  how  new 

Are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 
Eternity  thy  love  shall  show, 

And  all  thy  truth  record. 

19ftfi  (548)    LM' 

uuu'    Eternity  joyful  and  tremendous. 

1  X^TERNITY  is  just  at  hand  ! 

"  And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand, 
And  careless  view  departing  day, 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away  ? 

2  Eternity! — tremendous  sound ! 
To  guilty  souls  a  dreadful  wound ! 
But,  Oli !  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine, 
How  sweet  the  accents  !  how  divine ! 


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549  ETERNITY.  1267 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 
My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer;— 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood — 
My  pardon  seal'd,  and  peace  with  God. 

4  But  should  my  brightest  hopes  be  vain ! 
The  rising  doubt,  how  sharp  its  pain  ! 
My  fears,  O  gracious  God  !  remove  ; 
Speak  me  an  object  of  thy  love. 

5  Search,  Lord,  0  search  my  inmost  heart, 
And  light,  and  hope,  and  joy  impart ; 
From  guilt  and  error  set  me'  free, 
And  guide  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 

i,^7  (M9)     8.8.6. 

l  ~\j  4  .  ^  Prayer  for  Seriousness  in  Prospect  oj 
Eternity. 

1  JTiHOU  God  of  glorious  majesty! 

•*-    To  thee, — against  myself, — to  thee, 

A  sinful  worm,  I  crv, 
An  half-awaken'd  child  of  man, 
An  heir  of  endless  bliss  or  pain, 
A  sinner  born  to  die. 

2  Lo  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'T'vixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand  ; 

Yet  how  insensible ! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  yon  heavenly  place, 

Or — shuts  me  up  in  hell ! 

3  O  God  !  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late  ; 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 
i  Before  me  place  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar  ; 
And  ten  me,  Lord,  shall  Ibe  there 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 
5  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here,— 
With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, — 

To  make  my  calling  sure  ! 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure ! 
813 


6  Then,  Saviour !  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above  ; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full  supreme  delight 

And  everlasting  love. 


DEATH. 

I  oftP  (550)  (1st  Pt.)  C.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Lyric*. 
i  ZOO.  Death  and  Eternity. 

1  "jYTY  thoughts,  that  often  mount  the  skies, 
-*■"   Go,  search  the  world  beneath, 
Where  nature  all  in  ruin  lies, 

And  owns  her  sovereign — death. 

2  The  tyrant,  how  lie  triumphs  here  ! 

His  trophies  spread  around  ! 
And  heaps  of  dust  and  bones  appear 
Through  all  the  hollow  ground. 

3  These  skulls,  what  ghastly  figures  now  I 

How  loathsome  to  tne  eyes  ! 
These  are  the  heads  we  lately  knew, 
So  beauteous  and  so  wise. 

4  But  where  the  souls — those'  deathless  things 

That  left  their  dying  clay  ? 
My  thoughts,  now"  stretch  out  all  your  wings, 
And  trace  eternity. 

5  OJi,  that  unfathomable  sea ! — 

Those  deeps  without  a  shore, 
Where  living  waters  gently  play, 
Or  fiery  billows  roar  ! 

6  There  shall  we  swim  in  heavenly  bliss, 

Or  sink  in  flaming  waves  ; 
While  the  pale  carcass  breathless  lies 
Among  the  silent  graves. 

7  i Prepare  us,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand! 

1  Then  come  the  joyful  dav  ; 
*  Come,  death,  and  come  celestial  band, 
1  To  bear  our  souls  away  !' 

!9fiR         (55°)     (2dPart-)     7-6. 

I  ^UO. piensino-  Anticipation  of Death  and  Glory. 

1     A  H  !  I  shall  soon  be  dying, 
-*"*-  Time  swiftly  glides  away ; 
But  on  my  Lord  relying, 
I  hail  the  happv  day— 
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550  DEATH.  1268 

2  The  day  when  I  must  enter 

Upon  a  world  unknown  ; 
My  helpless  soul  I  venture 
On  Jesus  Christ  alone. 

3  He  once,  a  spotless  victim, 

Upon  Mount  CalvVy  bled  ! 
Jehovah  did  artiict  hirn, 
And  bruise  him  in  my  stead. 

4  Hence  all  my  hope  arises, 

Unworthy  as  I  am  : 

My  soul  most  surely  prizes 
The  sin-atoning  Lamb. 

?  To  him,  by  grace  united, 
I  joy  in  him  alone  ; 
And  now,  by  faith  delighted, 
Behold  him  on  his  throne. 

6  There  he  is  interceding 

For  all  who  on  him  rest : 
The  grace  from  him  proceeding 
Shall  waft  me  to  his  breast. 

7  Then  with  the  saints  in  glory 

The  grateful  sons  I'll  raise, 
And  chant  my  blissful  story, 
In  high  seraphic  lays. 

3  Free  srrace,  redeeming  merit, 
And  sanctifying  love, 
Of  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Shall  charm  the  courts  above. 

1—  DO.      j7ie  safe  and  happy  Exit. 

1  T  ORD,  must  I  die  ?  Oh,  let  me  die 
■*-*  Trusting  in  thee  alone  ! 

My  living  testimony  giv'n, 
Then  leave  my  dying  one  ! 

2  If  I  must  die,— Oh,  let  me  die 

In  peace  with  all  mankind  ; 
And  change  these  fleeting  joys  below 
For  pleasure  all  refin'dT 

3  If  I  must  die — as  die  I  must — 

Let  some  kind  seraph  come, 
And  bear  me  on  his  friendly  wing 
To  my  celestial  home  ! 

4  Of  Canaan's  land,  from  Pisgah's  top, 

May  I  but  have  a  view! 
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1269  DEATH.  551 

Though  Jordan  should  o'erflow  its  banks, 
I'll  coldly  venture  through. 

lOftO     (551)   (IstPt.)   I48th.    Toplady's  Col. 
1 ZU  J.     The  Midnight  Cry,  Matt.  xxv.  6. 

I      VE  virgin  souls,  arise  ! 

■*■    With  all  the  dead  awake ; 
Unto  salvation  wise, 
Oil  in  your  vessels  take : 
Upstarting  at  the  midnight  cry, 
Behold  your  heavenly  bridegroom  nigh. 
*      He  comes,  he  comes,  to  call 
The  nations  to  his  bar, 
And  take  to  glory  all 
Who  meet  for  glory  are : 
Make  ready  for  your  free  reward  ; 
Go  forth  with  joy  to  meet  your  Lord— 
3      Go,  meet  him  in  the  sky, 
Your  everlasting  Friend : 
Your  head  to  glorify, 
With  all  his  saints  ascend : 
Ye  pure  in  heart,  obtain  the  grace 
To  see,  without  a  veil,  his  face. 
t      Ye, — that  have  here  receiv'd 
The  unction  from  above, 
And  in  his  Spirit  liv'd, 
And  thirsted  for  his  love : 
Jesus  shall  claim  you  for  his  bride  ; 
Rejoice  with  all  tne  sanctified. 

5  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope 
Of  that  g^eat  day  unknown, 
When  you  shall  be  caught  up 
To  stand  before  his  throne ; 

Call'd  to  partake  the  marriage  feast, 
And  lean  on  our  Immanuel's  breast. 

6  The  everlasting  doors 
Shall  soon  the  saints  receive 
Above  those  angel  powers 
In  glorious  joy  to  live  ; 

Far  from  a  world  of  grief  and  sin, 
With  God  eternally  shut  in. 

7  Tiien  let  us  wait  to  hear 

The  trumpet's  welcome  sound : 

To  see  our  Lord  appear, 

May  we  be  watching  found, 
Enrob'd  in  righteousness  divine, 
In  which  the  bride  shall  ever  shine. 
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J51,  552  death.  1269,  1270 

19£Q         <55l>     (^  ^rt.)     L.  M. 
1  ^\ju.  prayer  for  Deliverance  from  the  Fear  of 
Death. 

1  f\  GOD  of  Love  !  with  cheering  ray 
"  Gild  my  expiring  streak  of  day  ; 
Thy  love  through  each  revolving  year, 
Has  wip'd  away  affliction's  tear. " 

t  Free  me  from  death's  terrific  gloom, 
And  all  the  guilt  which  shrouds  the  tomb ; 
Heighten  my  joy,  support  ray  head, 
Before  I  sink  among  the  dead. 

3  May  death  conclude  my  toils  and  tears  ! 
May  death  destroy  my  "sins  and  fears ! 
May  death,  through  Jesus,  be  mv  friend ! 
May  death  be  life,  when  life  shall  end  ! 

4  Crown  my  last  moment  with  thy  pow'r — 
The  latest  in  my  latest  hour  ; 

Then  to  the  raptur'd  heights  I  soar, 
Where  fears  and  death  are  known  no  more, 

lOTH  (552)    c.  M, 

1Z./U.     nct0ry  over  Death  through  Chritl. 

1  Cor.  xv.  57. 
i  YfrHEN  death  appears  before  my  sight, 

**    In  all  his  dire  array, 
Unequal  to  the  dreadful  fight, 
My  courage  dies  away." 

2  But  see  my  glorious  Leader  nigh  ! 

My  Lord, — my  Saviour — lives  ; 
Before  him  death's  pale  terror's  fly, 
And  my  faint  heart  revives. 

3  He  left  his  dazzling  throne  above  ; 

He  met  the  tyrant's  dart ; 
And  (Oh,  amazing  power  of  love  ! 
Receiv'd  it  in  hi3  he  ait. 

4  No  more,  O  grim  destroyer!  boast 

Thy  universal  sway ; 
To  heaven-born  souls  thy  sting  is  lost  :  — 
Thy  night,  the  gate  of  day. 

5  Lord,  I  commit  my  soul  to  thee  ! 

Accept  the  sacred  trust; 
Receive  this  nobler  part  of  me, 
And  watcli  my  sleeping  dust ; 

6  Till  that  illustrious  morning  come, 

When  all  thy  saint 
And,  cloth'd  in  full  immortal  bloom. 
Attend  thee  to  the  skies. 

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L271  DEATH.  55  Z 

7  When  thy  triumphant  armies  sing 

The  honours  of  thy  name, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  glory  to  the  Lamb  ; 

8  Oh,  let  me  join  the  raptur'd  lays  ! 

And  with  the  blissful  throng 
Resound  salvation,  power,  and  praise, 
In  everlasting  song. 

1971     (553)   CM.  Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics. 
I  £  i  1 .        Tjie  Welcome  Messenger, 

1  T  ORD,  when  we  see  a  saint  of  thine 
"  Lie  gasping  out  his  breath, 
With  longing  eyes,  and  looks  divine, 

Smiling  and  pleas'd  in  death  ; 

2  How  we  could  e'en  content  to  lay 

Our  limbs  upon  that  bed ! 
We  ask  thine  envoy  to  convey 
Our  spirits  in  his  stead. 

3  Our  souls  are  rising  on  the  wing 

To  venture  in  his  place  ; 
For,  when  grim  death  has  lost  his  sting, 
He  has  an  angel's  face. 

i  Jesus  !  then  purge  my  crimes  away, 
'Tis  guilt  creates  my  fears  ; 
-Tis  guilt  gives  death  his  tierce  array, 
And  all  the  arms  he  bears. 

.5  Oh  !  if  my  threat'ning  sins  were  gone, 
And  death  had  lost  his  sting, 
I  could  invite  the  angel  on, 
And  chide  his  lazy  wing. 

S  Away  these  interposing  days, 
And  let  the  lovers  meet ; 
The  angel  has  a  cold  embrace, 
But  kind,  and  soft,  and  sweet. 

7  I'd  leap  at  once  my  seventy  year", 
I'd  rush  into  his  arms, 
And  lose  my  breath,  and  all  my  care9, 
Amid  those  heavenly  charms. 

3  Joyful  I'd  lay  this  body  down, 
And  leave  this  lifeless  clay, 
Without  a  si^h,  without  a  groan, 
And  stretch,  and  soar  away. 

818 


554,555  death.  12rc2.  12T3 

■  979      (354)    L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

1  _  /  _.  Desiring  to  depart,  and  to  be  icith  Christ. 

Phil.  i.  2S. 
!  Tl'HILE  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand, 
*  *    And  view  the  scene  on  either  hand, 
My  spirit  struggles  with  my  clay, 
Arid  longs  to  wing  its  flight  away. 

2  Where  Jesus  dwells  my  soul  would  be, 
And  faints  my  much-lov'd  Lord  to  see  j 
Earth,  twine  no  more  about  my  heart  ! 
For  'tis  far  better  to  depart. 

3  Come,  ye  angelic  envoys  !  come, 
And  lead  the  willing  pilgrim  home  : 
Ye  know  the  way  to  Jesus'  throne,— 
Source  of  my  joys,  and  of  your  own. 

4  That  blissful  interview,  how  sweet ! 
To  fall  transported  at  his  feet ! 
Rais'd  in  his  arms,  to  view  his  face, 
Through  the  full  beamings  of  his  grace  ! 

5  As  with  a  seraph's  voice  to  sing  ! 
To  fly  as  on  a  cherub's  wins: ! 
Performing,  with  unwearied  hands, 
The  present  Saviours  high  commands. 

6  Yet,  with  these  prospects  full  in  sight, 
We'll  wait  thy  signal  for  the  flight, 
For,  while  thy  service  we  pursue, 
We  find  a  heaven  in  all  we  do. 

19170      (555x    CM.    Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics, 
L  i  o.  jy?e  Presence  of  God  worth  dying  for;  cj\ 
the  Death  of  Moses,  Deut.  xxxi.  49,  50.  xxxiv.  5. 

1  T  ORD,  'tis  in  infinite  delight 
■"  To  see  thy  lovely  face, 

To  dwell  whole  ages'in  thy  sight, 
And  feel  thy  vital  rays. " 

2  This  Gabriel  knows,  and  sings  thy  name. 

With  rapture  on  nis  tongue  ; 

Moses,  the  saint,  enjoys  the  same, 

And  heaven  repeats  the  song. 

3  While  the  bright  nation  sounds  thy  praise 

From  each  eternal  hill, 
Sweet  odours  of  exhaling  grace 
The  happy  region  fill. 
i  Thy  love, — a  sea  without  a  shore5— 
Spreads  life  and  joy  abroad  ; 
Oh,  'tis  a  heaven  worth  dying  for 
To  see  a  smiling  God!" 
819 


1274,  1275        death.  556, 557 

£  Sweet  was  the  journey  to  the  sky, 
The  wondrous  prophet  tried  ; 
'Climb  up  the  mount,'  says  God,  'and  die,' 
The  prophet  climb'd— and  died. 

6  Softly  his  fainting  head  he  lay 

Upon  his  Maker's  breast ; 
His  Maker  kiss'd  his  soul  away, 
And  laid  his  flesh  to  rest. 

7  Show  me  thy  face  and  I'll  away 

From  all  inferior  things  ; 
Speak,  Lord !  and  here  I  quit  my  clay, 
And  stretch  my  airy  wings. 

1971      (556)  CM.   Dr.  S.  Stennett. 
i  —  /  i.     Children  dying  in  their  Infancy  in  the 
arms  of  Jesus,  Matt.  xix.  14. 

1  H^HY  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord  ? 
-*■    With  transport  all  divine  ; 

Thy  image  trace  in  every  word, — 
Thy  love  in  every  line. 

2  Methinks  I  see  a  thousand  charms 

Spread  o'er  thy  lovely  face, 

While  infants  in  thy  tender  arms 

Receive  the  smiling  grace. 

3  '  I  take  these  little  lambs,'  said  he, 

'  And  lay  them  in  my  breast ; 
1  Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, — 
1  In  me  be  ever  blest. 

4  'Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose, 

*  But  can't  dissolve  my  love  ; 

'  Millions  of  infant-souls  compose 

*  The  family  above. 

5  '  Their  feeble  frames  my  power  shall  raise, 

'And  mould  with  heavenly  skill : 
'I'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise, 
'  And  hands  to  do  my  will.' 

8  His  words  the  happy  parents  hear, 
And  shout,  with  joys  divine, 
Dear  Saviour,  all  we  have  and  are 
Shall  be  for  ever  thine. 

197*1         V&ft    CM.    Steele. 
IZil  o,  tqt  the  Funeral  of  a  young-  Person. 
1  "IT'HEN  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away 
'  *    By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pav 
Which  pity  must  demand. 
820     " 


558  DEATH.  1276 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O,  may"  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  power, — '  I  too  must  die  S1 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more  ; 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour: 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 
1  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 
May  every  heart  obey  ; 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 
Which  calls  to  watch  andpray. 

5  Oh,  let  us  fly — to  Jesus  fly, 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save  ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

6  Great  God !  thy  sovereign  grace  impart, 

With  cleansing,  healing  power  ; 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  death's  surprising  hour. 

■  9/7fi      (55S)    CM.    Dr.  Doddridge; 
J  —  /  U.  Comfort  for  pious  Parents  who  have  bee- 
bereaved  of  their  Children,  Isa.  lvi.  4. 

1  VE  mourning  saints,  whose  streaming  tea-* 

■■■    Flow  o'er  your  cliildren  dead, 
Say  not,  in  transports  of  despair, 
That  all  your  hopes  are  tied. 

2  While  cleaving  to  that  darling  dust, 

In  fond  distress  ye  lie, 
Rise,  and  with  joy  and  reverence  view 
A  heavenly  Parent  nigh. 

3  Though,  your  young  branches  torn  away, 

Like  wither'd  trunks  ye  stand  ! 

With  fairer  verdure  shall  ye  bloom, 

Touch'd  by  th'  Almighty's  hand. 

4  '  I'll  give  the  mourner,'  saith  the  Lord, 

'  In  my  own  house  a  place ; 
:  No  names  of  daughters  and  of  sons 

1  Could  yield  so  high  a  grace. 
3  l  Transient  and  vain  is  every  hope 

'  A  rising  race  can  aive  ; 
'  In  endless  honour  and  delight 

'  My  children  all  shall  i. 

5  We  welcome,  Lord,  those  rising  te 

Through  which  thy  face  we  see, 
321  69* 


1277,1278         death.  559,560 

And  bless  those  wounds,  which  thro'  our  hearts 
Prepare  a  way  for  thee. 

1  r>77        (559)    L.  M.    Fawcett. 

1  ^  '  '  •  The  Death  of  the  Sinner  and  the  Saint. 

1  "1ITHAT  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread 

"  "    Await  the  sinner's  dying  bed ! 
Death's  terrors  all  appear  in  sight, 
Presages  of  eternal  night. 

2  His  sins  in  dreadful  order  rise, 
And  fill  his  soul  with  sad  surprise  ; 
Mount  Sinai's  thunder  stuns  his  ears, 
And  not  one  ray  of  hope  appears. 

3  Tormenting  pangs  distract  his  breast ; 
Where'er  he  turns,  he  finds  no  rest  : 

Death  strikes  the  blow ;  he  groans  and  cries, 
And,  in  despair  and  horror  dies. 

4  Not  so  the  heir  of  heavenly  bliss : — 
His  soul  is  fill'd  with  conscious  peace ; 
A  steady  faith  subdues  his  fear ! 

He  sees  the  happy  Canaan  near. 
i>  His  mind  is  tranquil  and  serene  ; 

No  terrors  in  his  looks  are  seen  ; 

His  Saviour's  smiles  dispels  the  gloom, 

And  smooths  his  passage  to  the  tomb. 
6  Lord  !  make  my  faith  and  love  sincere, 

My  judgment  sound,  my  conscience  clear: 

And,  when  the  toils  of  fife  are  past, 

May  I  be  found  in  peace  at  last. 

107«  (56°)     104th- 

i  _  /  O.     0n  the  Death  ny  a  Believer. 

1  ['f"PIS  finish'd,  'tis  done  !  the  spirit  is  fled, 

-*-   Our  brother  is  gone,  the  Christian  is  dead  ; 
The  Christian  is  living  in  Jesus's  love, 
And  gladly  receiving  a  kingdom  above. 

2  All  honour  and  praise  are  Jesus's  due  ! — 
Supported  bv  grace,  he  fought  his  way  thro' : 
Triumphantly  glorious,  through  Jesus's  zeal, 
And  more  than  victorious  o'er  sin,  death,  and 

hell.] 

3  *  Then  let  us  record  the  conquering  name, 
Our  Captain  and  Lord  with  shoutings  proclaim  ; 
Who  trust  in  his  passion,  and  follow  their  Head, 
To  certain  salvation  shall  surely  be  led. 

^  "*  If  the  three  last  verses  of  this  hymn  be  sung 
alone,  then  begin  verse  the  third,  thus— 

:onquering  name.1 
528 


561,  562  death.         1279,  1280 

4  0  Jesus,  lead  on  thy  militant  care, 

And  give  us  the  crown  of  righteousness  there, 
Where  dazzled  with  glory,  the  seraphim  gaze, 
Or  prostrate  adore  thee  in  siltnce  of  praise. 

5  Within  us  display  thy  love,  when  we  die, 
And  bear  us  away  to  mansions  on  high: 
The  kingdom  be  given  of  glory  divine, 
And  crown  us  in  heaven  eternally  tlune. 

1  9~Q      (561)  S.  ML  Topladv's  Collection. 
1  **  i  J.  Preparation  for  Death,  Matt.  xxiv.  45. 

1  pREPARE  me/gracious  God  ! 
■*     To  stand  before  thy  face  ! 

Thy  Spirit  must  the  work  perform, 
£or  it  is  all  of  grace. 

2  In  Christ's  obedience  clothe, 
And  wash  me  in  his  blood  ; 

So  shall  I  lift  my  head  with  joy, 
Among  the  sons  of  God. 

3  Do  thou  my  sins  subdue, 

Thy  sovereign  love  make  known ; 
The  spirit  of  my  mind  renew, 
And  save  me  in  thy  Son. 

4  Let  me  attest  thy  power, 
Let  me  thy  goodness  prove, 

Till  my  full  soul  can  hold  no  more 
Of  everlasting  love. 

l^OU.     Departed  SiV^  .39. 

1  The?s.  iv    IS. 

1  'TITHV  flow  these  torrents  of  distress!' 

**     (The  gentle  Saviour  cries  ;] 
■Why  are  my  sleeping  saints  surveyed 
4  With  unbelieving  eye* 

2  l  Death's  feeble  arm  shall  never  boast 

*  A  friend  of  Chrisl  is  slain, 
1  Nor  o'er  their  meaner  part  in  dus; 
'  A  lasting  power  retain. 

3  '  I  come,  on  vrings  of  love,— I  corns 

'The  slumberer  to  awake  : 
'My  voice  shall  reach  the  deepest  tomb, 
1  And  all  its  bonds  shall  break. 

4  *  Touch'd  by  my  hand,  in  smiles  they  rise,— 

1  They  rise  to  sleep  no  more  ; 
'But  rob'd  with  light  and  crown'd  wit!:  joy 
1  To  endless  day  they  "oar.' 
?23 


1281, 1282         death.  o63,  564 

6  Jesus  !  our  faith  receives  thy  word ; 
And  though  fond  nature  weep, 
Grace  learns  to  hail  the  pious  dead, 
And  emulate  their  sleep. 
6  Our  willing  souls  thy  summons  wait, 
With  them  to  rest  and  praise  ; 
So  let  thy  much-lov'd  presence  cheer 
These  separating  days. 

19R1       (563^   C,M'    Er«  Doddridge. 
1 ZO I .  Submission  under  bereaving  Providences* 
Psalm  xlvi.  10. 

1  T3EACE  !— His  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hand 
•■■     That  blasts  our  joys  in  death, 
Changes  tne  visage  once  so  dear, 

And  gathers  back  the  breath. 

2  'Tis  He, — the  Potentate  supreme 

Of  all  the  worlds  above, — 
Whose  steady  counsels  wisely  rule, 
Nor  from  their  purpose  move. 

3  'Tis  He,  whose  justice  might  demand 

Our  souls  a  sacrifice ; 
Yet  scatters,  with  unwearied  hand, 
A  thousand  rich  supplies. 

4  Our  covenant  God  and  Father  he 

In  Christ  our  bleeding  Lord, 
WThose  grace  can  heal  the  bursting  heart 
With  one  reviving  word. 

5  Fair  garlands  of  immortal  bliss 

He  weaves  for  every  brow ; 
And  shall  rebellious  passions  rise, 
When  he  corrects  us  now  ? 

6  Silent  we  own  Jehovah's  name, 

We  kiss  the  scourging  hand ; 
And  yield  our  comforts  and  our  life 
To  thy  supreme  command. 

•1909  (564)    L.  M. 

1  ^-°-"«    Satisfaction  in  God  under  the  Loss  of 
dear  Friends. 

1  rpHE  God  of  love  will  sure  indulge 
■*-    The  flowing  tear,  the  heaving  sigh, 

When  righteous  persons  fall  around, — 
When  tender  friends  and  kindred  die. 

2  Yet  not  one  anxious,  murm'ring  thought 
Should  with  our  mourning  passions  blend  j 
"Nor  would  our  bleeding  hearts  forget 

Tti  almnrhtv  ever-living  Friend. 
824    " 


565,566     death.    1283,1284 

3  Beneath  a  num'rous  train  of  ills, 
Our  feeble  flesh  and  heart  may  fail ; 
Yet  shall  our  hope  in  thee,  our  God, 
O'er  ev'ry  gloomy  fear  prevail. 

4  Parent  and  husband,  guard  and  guide  ; 
Thou  art  each  tender  name  in  one : 
On  thee  we  cast  our  ev'ry  care, 

And  comfort  seek  from  thee  alone. 

5  Our  Father  God,  to  thee  we  look, 
Our  rock,  our  portion,  and  our  Friend, 
And  on  thy  covenant-love  and  truth 
Our  sinking  souls  shall  still  depend. 

-1900      (565)    CM.    Dr.  Doddridge. 
I  —  Oj,   Death  and  Judgment  appointed  for  all? 
Ileb.  ix.  27. 

1  TJEAVEN  has  connrm'd  the  great  decree, 
-"  That  Adam's  race  must  die  : 

One  general  ruin  sweeps  theni  down, 
And  low  in  dust  they  lie. 

2  Ye  living  men,  the  tomb  survey, 

Where  you  must  quickly  dwell ; 
Hark !  how  the  awful  summons  sounds 
In  even'  funeral  knell. 

3  Once  you  must  die ;  and  once  for  all 

The  solemn  purport  weieh  ; 
For  know,  that  heaven  or  Hell  attend 
On  that  important  day. 

4  Those  eyes,  so  long  in  darkness  veil'd, 

Must  "wake,  the  Judge  to  see  ; 
And  every  word  and  every  thought 
Must  pass  his  scrutiny. 

5  Oh,  may  I;  in  the  Judge,  behold 

My  Saviour  and  my  Friend  ! 
And,"  far  beyond  the  reach  of  death, 
With  all  his  saints  ascend. 

1v>r>d      (566)    CM.    Dr.  Doddridge. 
*  — 04.  Comfort  under  the  loss  of  Minister 

1  7VTOW  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive, 
-^    And  all  our  tears  be  dry ; 

Why  should  those  eyes  be  drown'd  in  grief, 
Which  view  a  Saviour  nigh  ? 

2  What  though  the  arm  of  conqu'ring  death 

Does  God's  own  house  invade  ; 
What  though  the  prophet  and  the  priest 
Be  number'd  with  the  dead  ? 
S25 


1285,1286    resurrection.     56T.56S 

3  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 

The  aged  and  the  young ; 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  clos'd, 
And  mute  th'  instructive  tongue  ; 

4  Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 

New  comfort  to  impart ; 
His  eye  still  guides  us,  and  his  voice 
Still  animates  our  heart. 

5  '  Lo  !  I  am  with  you,'  saith  the  Lord, 

*  My  church  shall  safe  abide ; 

•  For  I  will  ne'er  forsake  my  own, 

*  Whose  souls  in  me  confide.' 

6  Through  every  scene  of  life  and  death, 

This  promise  is  our  trust ; 
And  this  shall  be  our  children's  song, 
When  we  are  cold  in  dust. 

19o^  (567)    8.7.4. 

1AOU.  The  Grave;  or,  Christ  a  Guide  through 
Death  to  Glory. 

1  rjUIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah ! 
*~"  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand  : 
Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow, 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 
Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Death  of  deaths,  and  hell's  Destruction, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side: 
Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 


THE  RESURRECTION  OF  THE  BODY. 

19Qft  <568)    c- M- 

i^ou.  The  Bodies  of  the  Saints  quickened  and 

raised  by  the  Spirit,  Rom.  viii.  11. 
1  YlfHY  should  our  mourning  thoughts  delight 
**    To  grovel  in  the  dust? 
826 


3G9  RESURRECTION.  1287 

Or  why  should  streams  of  tears  unite 
Around  the  expiring  just  ? 

2  Did  not  the  Lord,  our  Saviour,  die. 

And  triumph  o'er  the  grave  1 

Did  not  our  Lord  ascend  on  high, 

And  prove  Ids  power  to  save  I 

3  Doth  not  the  sacred  Spirit  come, 

And  dwell  in  all  the  saints  ? 
And  should  the  temples  of  his  grace 
Resound  with  long  complaints  1 

4  Awake,  ray  soul,  and  like  the  sun 

Burst  through  each  sable  cloud  ; 
And  thou,  my  voice,  though  broke  with  sighs. 
Tune  forth  thy  songs  aloud. 

5  The  Spirit  rais'd  my  Saviour  up, 

When  he  had  bled  for  me ; 
And,  spite  of  death  and  hell,  shall  raise 
Thy  pious  friends  and  thee. 

6  Awake,  ye  saints,  that  dwell  in  dust, 

Your  hymns  of  victory  sing: ; 
And  let  his  dying  servants  trust 
Tiieir  ever-living  King. 

lOQ7     (569)   CM.    Dr. Watts's Lyrics. 

1 ZO  /  .       jj  pr0Spect  0f  the  Resurrection. 

1  UOW  long  shall  Death,  the  tyrant,  reign, 
-"-  And  triumph  o'er  the  just ; 
While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain 

Lie?  mingled  with  the  dust? 

2  Lo,  I  behold  the  scatter 'd  shades, 

The  dawn  of  heaven  appears  ; 
The  sweet  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  blusnes  round  the  spheres. 

3  T  see  the  Lord  of  glory  come, 

And  flaming  guard*  around  ; 
The  skies  divide  to  make  him  room, 
The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 

4  I  hear  the  voice,  *  Ye  dead,  arise  V 

And,  lo  !  the  crravei-  obey  : 
And  waking  saints,  with  joyful  eyes, 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 

5  They  leave  the  tlu-t,  and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  midway  air, 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  King, 
And  low  adore  him  there. 

6  0  may  our  humble  spirits  s'and 

Among  them  cloth'd  in  white  ! 
627 


1288  JUDGMENT.  570 

The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand 

Is  infinite  delight. 
7  How  will  our  joy  and  wonder  rise, 

When  our  returning  King 
Shall  bear  us  homeward,  through  the  skies. 

On  love's  triumphant  wing ! 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 

lOQQ    (570)  (1st Pt.)  L.  M.  President Davies. 

l^OO.  Sinners  anci  Saints  in  the  Wreck  of  »Ya- 

ture,  Isa.  xxiv.  IS — 20. 

1  TTOW  great,  how  terrible  that  God 
•"-  Who  shakes  creation  with  his  nod  ! 
He  frowns — earth,  sea,  all  nature's  frame, 
Sink  in  one  universal  flame. 

2  Where  now,  0  where  shall  sinners  seek 
For  shelter  in  the  general  wreck  ? 
Shall  falling  rocks  be  o'er  them  thrown  ? 
See  rocks,  like  snow,  dissolving  down. 

3  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry ; 
In  lakes  of  liquid  fire  they  lie  ; 
There  on  the  flaming  billows  tost, 
For  ever — 0,  for  ever  lost ! 

4  But,  saints,  undaunted  and  serene, 
Your  eyes  shall  view  the  dreadful  scene  ; 
Your  Saviour  lives,  the  worlds  expire, 
And  earth  and  skies  dissolve  in  fire. 

5  Jesus,  the  helpless  creature's  Friend, 
To  thee  my  all  I  dare  commend ; 
Thou  canst  preserve  my  feeble  soul, 
When  lightnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole. 

10QQ      (570)    (2d  Part.)    L.  M. 
1 AOO.     The  Second  Appearance  of  Christ, 
2  Pet.  iii.  11,  12. 

1  ]VTY  wakcn'd  soul,  extend  thy  wings 
-U-*  Beyond  the  verge  of  mortal  things ; 
See  this  vain  world  in  smoke  decay, 
And  rocks  and  mountains  melt  away. 

2  Behold  the  fiery  deluge  roll, 

Through  heaven's  wide  arch,  from  pole  to  polej 
Pale  sun,  no  more  thy  lustre  boast : 
Tremble  and  fall,  ye  starry  host. 

3  This  wreck  of  nature  all  around— 
The  angcU1  shout,  the  trumpet's  sound, 


571,  572         judgment.      1289,  1290 

Loud  the  descending  Judge  proclaim, 
And  echo  his  tremendous  name. 

4  Children  of  Adam,  all  appear 
With  rev'rence  round  his  awful  bar ; 
For,  as  his  lips  pronounce,  ye  go 
To  endless  bliss,  or  endless  wo ! 

5  Lord,  to  my  eyes  this  scene  display 
Frequent  through  each  returning  day ; 
And  let  thy  grace  my  soul  prepare 

To  meet  its  full  redemption  there ! 

lOOQ  (570     t-ML 

l  ^o  J.     The  £00£5  opened,  Rev.  xx.  12. 

1  "jVTETHINKS  the  last  great  day  is  come, 
-"-■■  Methinks  I  hear  the  trumpet  sound 
That  shakes  the  earth,  rends  every  tomb, 
And  wakes  the  prisoners  under  ground. 

2  The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust, 
Aw'd  by  the  Judge's  high  command  ; 
Both  small  and  great  now  quit  their  dust, 
And  round  the  dread  tribunal  stand. 

3  Behold  the  awful  books  displayed, 
Big  with  the  important  fates  of  men  ; 
Each  deed  and  word  now  public  made, 
As  wrote  by  Heaven's  unerring  pen. 

4  To  every  soul,  the  books  assign 
The  joyous  or  the  dread  reward : 
Sinners  in  vain  lament  and  pine  ; 
No  pleas  the  Judge  will  here  regard. 

5  Lord,  when  these  awful  leaves  unfold, 
May  life's  fair  book  my  soul  approve  : 
There  may  I  read  my  name  enroll'd, 
And  triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

1  £u\),  The  finai  Sentence  and  Misery  of  the 
Wicked,  Matt.  xxv.  41. 


A  ND  will  the  Judge  descend? 

-£*■  And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
Andiiot  a  single  soul  escape 

His  all-discerning  eyes? 

And  from  his  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound  ; 
And,  through  the  numerous  guilty  throng;, 

Spread  black  despair  around  ?  " 

1  Depart  from  me,  accurs'd, 

{ To  everlasting  flame, 
«29  70 


1291  JUDGMENT.  575 

1  For  rebel-angels  first  prepar'd, 
4  Where  mercy  never  came.' 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day ; 

When  earth  and  heaven,  before  his  face. 
Astonish'd,  shrink  away  ? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 
The  mansions  of  the  dead  ; 

Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound.. 
What  joyful  tidings  spread ! 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 
Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 

Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

7  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 
By  which  the  Saviour  bled  ; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessing  on  your  head. 

I9Q1        <573)    C>M-    *>r.  Doddridge. 
I  L,  J 1 .  7^e  jinai  Sentence  and  Happiness  of  the 
Righteous,  Matt.  xxv.  34. 

1  A  TTEND,  my  ear ;  my  heart,  rejoice, 
-^*-  While  Jesus  from  his  throne, 
Before  the  bright  angelic  hosts, 

Makes  his  last  sentence  known. 

2  When  sinners,  cursed  from  his  face, 

To  raging  flames  are  driven  ; 
His  voice>  with  melody  divine, 
Thus  calls  his  saints  to  heaven  : 
S  '  Bless'd  of  my  Father,  all  draw  near, 

*  Receive  the  great  reward  ; 

*  And  rise,  with  raptures,  to  possess 

*  The  kingdom  love  prepar'd. 

4  *  Ere  earth's  foundations  first  were  laid, 

1  His  sov'reign  purpose  wrought, 
'  And  rear'd  those  palaces  divine 
'  To  which  you  now  are  brought. 

5  *  There  shall  you  reign  unnumber'd  years7 

'  Protected  by  thy  power ; 
1  While  sin  and  death,  and  pains  and  cares, 
1  Shall  vex  your  souls  no  more.' 

6  Come,  dear  majestic  Saviour!  come, 

This  jubilee  proclaim ! 
And  teach  us  language  fit  to  praise 
So  great,  so  dear  a  name* 
830 


574,575         judgment.       1292,1295 

1  9Q9      (^~^   ^"  ^'    ^r*  Watts's  Lyrics. 
I  —  J  — .  Come,  Lord  Jesus. 

3  IF  HEN  sliall  thy  lovely  face  be  seen? 

*  *    When  shall  our  eyes  behold  our  God  ? 

What  lengths  of  distance  lie  between, 

And  hills  of  guilt !  a  heavy  load  ! 
-2  Our  months  are  ages  of  delay, 

And  slowly  every  minute  wears  : 

Fly,  winded  time,  and  roll  away 

These  tedious  rounds  of  sluggish  years  ! 

3  Ye  heav'nly  gates,  loose  all  your  chains  ! 
Let  th'  eternal  pillars  bow ! 

Blest  Saviour!  cleave  the  starry  plains, 
And  make  the  crystal  mountains  flow ! 

4  Hark,  how  thy  saints  unite  their  cries, 
And  pray  and  wait  the  gen'ral  doom  ! 
Come,  Thou,  the  soul  of  all  our  joys  ! 
Thou,  the  Desire  of  Nations,  come  ! 

i>  Put  thy  bright  robes  of  triumph  on, 
And  bless  our  eyes,  and  bless  our  ears, 
Thou  absent  Love,  thou  dear  Unknown, 
Thou  fairest  of  ten  thousand  fairs  ! 

I  9Q^  (575^    8#  "'  4t 

i^v*j.  £0j  /jC  comelh. 

1  T  O!  he  cometh !  countless  trumpets 
-*-*  Blow,  to  raise  the  sleeping  dead  ; 
'Mid  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels, 

See  their  great  exalted  Head  ! 
Hallelujah, 

Welcome,  welcome,  Son  of  God ! 
Z  Now  his  merit,  by  the  harpers, 

Through  th'  eternal  deep  resounds ; 
Now  resplendent  shine  his  nail-prints, 

Every  eye  shall  see  his  wounds  : 
Thev  who  piere'd  him 
Shall  at  his  appearance  wail. 

3  Full  of  joyful  expectation, 

Saints,  behold  tne  Judge  appear  ; 
Truth  and  justice  go  befoie  him, 

Now  the  joyful  sentence  hear! 
Hallelujah, 
Welcome,  welcome,  Judge  divine. 

4  *  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 

4  Enter  into  life  ?nd  joy  ! 
1  Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows, 
Endless  praise  be  vour  employ  ! 
831 


1294  JUDGMENT.  57*6 

Hallelujah, 

Welcome,  welcome,  to  the  skies ! 
5  Now  at  once  they  rise  to  glory, 

Jesus  brings  them  to  the  King  ; 
There,  with  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

They  eternal  anthems  sing : 
Hallelujah, 
Boundless  glory  to  the  Lamb. 

19Q1  (576)     8-7-4- 

1  ^4. Judgment,  Rev.  i.  7.vi.  14—17.  xxii.  17. 20, 

1  T  O  !  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
-*-^  Once  for  favoured  sinners  slain  : 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train : 
Hallelujah, 
Jesus  now  shall  ever  reign  ! 

2  Ev'ry  eye  shall  now  behold  him 

Rob'd  in  dreadful  majesty  ; 
Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  him. 

Pierc'd  and  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  great  Messiah  see  ! 

3  Ev'ry  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away  ; 
All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day  : 
Come  to  judgment ! 
Come  to  judgment !  come  away  ! 

4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear  ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 

Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air  ! 
Hallelujah ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear ! 

5  Answer  thine  own  Bride  and  Spirit, 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  general  doom  ! 
The  new  heav'n  and  earth  V  inherit, 

Take  thy  pining  exiles  home  : 
All  creation 
Travails,  groans,  and  bids  thee  come  ! 

6  Yea !  Amen  !  let  all  adore  thee, 

High  on  thine  exalted  throne  : 
Saviour !  take  the  pow'r  and  glory ; 

Claim  the  kingdoms  for  thine  own  ! 
O  come  quickly  ! 
Hallelujah  !  Come,  Lord,  come  I 
832 


577, 578         judgment.       1295, 1296 

loQr  (577)    8.7.4.     Newton. 

1 L.  XJ  O .  xhe  Day  of  Judgment. 

1  T\  AY  of  judgment, — day  of  wonders ! 
U  Hark  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 

Shakes  the  vast  creation  round  ! 
How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinners  heart  confound ! 

2  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine \ 
Ye  who  long  for  his  appearing, 

Then  shall  I  say,  '  This  God  is  mine !" 
Gracious  Saviour ! 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine  ! 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea 
All  the  pow'rs  of  nature,  shaken, 

By  his  looks  prepare  to  flee : 
Careless  sinner! 
What  will  then  become  of  thee 

4  Horrors,  past  imagination, 

Will  surprise  your  trembling  l.ea 
When  you  hear  your  condemnation, 

'  Hence,  accursed  wretch,  depart ! 
■  Thou  with  Satan 
*  And  his  angels  hast  thy  part !' 

5  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

Lovd  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below; 
He  will  say,  'Come  near,  ye  blessed! 

'See  the  kingdom  I  bestow ! 
c  You  for  ever, 
1  Shall  my  love  and  glory  know.' 

6  Under  sorrows  and  reproacaes. 

Mav  this  thought  our  courage  raise  ! 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 

Sighs  shall  then  be  chang'd  to  praise ! 
May  we  triumph, 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze  ! 

I  9Qft       t578)    c- M-    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

i  ^yu.  The  last  judgment 

1  '  PIE  comes !  he  comes  !  to  judge  the  world,5 

■*-^-  Aloud  the  archangel  cries ! 
"While  thunders  roll  from  pole  to  pole, 
And  lightnings  cleave  the  skies. 

2  Th'  affrighted  nations  hear  the  sound, 

And  upward  lift  their  eyes : 
S33  70- 


1297  JUDGMENT.  579 

The  slumb'ring  tenants  of  the  ground, 
In  living  armies  rise. 

3  Amid  the  shouts  of  num'rous  friends, 

Of  hosts  divinely  bright, 
The  Judge  in  solemn  pomp  descends, 
Array'd  in  robes  of  light. 

4  His  head  and  hairs  are  white  as  snow, 

His  eyes  a  fiery  flame, 
A  radiant  crown  adorns  his  brow, 
And  Jesus  is  his  name. 

5  Writ  on  his  thigh  his  name  appears, 

And  scars  his  victories  tell ; 
Lo !  in  his  hand  the  Conqueror  bears 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell. 

6  So  he  ascends  the  judgment-seat, 

And,  at  his  dread  command, 
Myriads  of  creatures  round  his  feet 
In  solemn  silence  stand. 

7  Princes  and  peasants  here  expect 

Their  last,  their  righteous  doom  ; 
The  men  who  dar'd  his  grace  reject, 
And  they  who  dar'd  presume. 

8  l  Depart,  ye  sons  of  vice  and  sin  !' 

The  injurM  Jesus  cries  ; 
While  the  long-kindling  wrath  within 
Flashes  from  both  his  eyes. 

9  And  now  in  words  divinely  sweet, 

With  rapture  in  his  face, 
Aloud  his  sacred  lips  repeat 

The  sentence  of  his  grace  : 
10  *  Well  done,  my  good  and  faithful  sons, 

1  The  children  of  my  love  ! 
'  Receive  the  sceptres,  crowns,  and  thrones, 

1  Prepar'd  for  you  above.' 

19Q7  (*79)     s-8-6- 

lA&i  •  Longing:  for  a  Place  at  the  right  Hand 
of  the  Judge. 

1  "IlfHEN  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come 

»  »    To  fetch  thy  ransom'd  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 
Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  ? 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow. 

Though  vilest  of  them  all : 


58(3  HELL.  1£9$ 

But  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought  ? 

What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call ! 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  ?race  ; 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding-place. 

In  this  th'  accepted  day  : 
Thy  pard'ning  voice,  O  let  rne  hear, 
To'still  my  unbelieving  fear  ; 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found 
Whene'er  th'  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  thy  smiling  face  : 
Then  loudest  of  the^crowd  I'll  sing, 
While  heav'n's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sov'reign  grace. 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN. 

1  OQP        (58°)     c-  M-     Dr-  Rvland. 

1  -VO.  jjei^  ifo  Sinner's  own  Place,  Acts  i,  25- 

1  T  ORD,  when  I  read  the  traitor's  doom, 
-*-^  To  'his  own  place'  consi^n'd, 
What  holy  fear,  and  humble  hope, 

Alternate  fill  my  mind  ! 

2  Traitor  to  thee  I  too  have  been, 

But  sav'd  by  matchless  grace ; 
Or  else  the  lowest,  hottest  nell, 
Had  surely  been  my  place. 

3  Thither  I  was  by  law  adjudg'd, 

And  thitherward  rush'd  on  ; 
And  there  in  my  eternal  doom 
Thy  justice  might  have  shone. 

4  But,  lo !   (what  wondrous,  matchless  love  !) 

I  call  a  place  my  own, 
On  earth,  within  the  gospel  sound, 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne. 

5  A  place  is  mine  among  thy  saints, 

A  place  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And  I  expect  in  heaven  a  place 
Where  saints  and  angels  meet. 

6  Blest  Lamb  of  God,  thy  sovereign  grace 

To  all  around  I'll  tell, 
Which  made  a  place  in  glory  mine, 
Whoce  just  desert  was  hell. 
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1299— 1300       heave*.         581—583 
19QQ  (581)    L.M. 

i  xj  v  u,      j\jad  Sinners  reasoned  with. 

1  ^INNER,  O  why  so  thoughtless  grown! 
^  Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die  ! 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown, 
Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly  ? 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 
Urg'd  on  by  sin's  fantastic  dreams  ? 
Madly  attempt  th'  infernal  gate, 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames  ? 

3  Stay,  sinner !  on  the  Gospel  plains, 
Behold  the  God  of  love  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains, 
For  ever  telling,  yet  untold. 

1  ^OO     (582)   L*  M*    Dr*  Doddrid§e. 

i  o\j\J.  fhe  richman  and  Lazarus,  Luke  xvi.  25. 

5  TN  what  confusion  earth  appears — 

,    -*  God's  dearest  children  bath'd  in  tears ! 

While  they,  who  heaven  itself  deride, 

Riot  in  luxury  and  pride. 

2  But  patient  let  my  soul  attend, 
And,  ere  I  censure,  view  the  end  ; 
That  end  how  different !  who  can  tell 
The  wide  extremes  of  heav'n  and  hell  ? 

3  See  the  red  flames  around  him  twine 
Who  did  in  gold  and  purple  shine  : 
Nor  can  his  tongue  one  drop  obtain 
T'  allay  the  scorching  of  his  pain. 

i  While  round  the  saint,  so  poor  below, 

Full  rivers  of  salvation  flow  ; 

On  Abram's  breast  he  leans  his  head. 

And  banquets  on  celestial  bread. 
}  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  let  me  share 

The  meanest  of  thy  servants'  fare : 

May  I  at  last  approach  to  taste 

The  blessings  of  thy  marriage-feast. 

ioai  (533)     C.  M.    Steele. 

1  OU 1 .         The  Joys  of  Heaven. 

2  i^OME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart. 
^  Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue  ; 

And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 
-2  Sorrow  and  pain,  and  ev'ry  care, 
And  discord  there  shall  cease  ; 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 
836 


o84  HEAVEN.  *  1302 

3  The  soul,  from  sin  for  ever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  pow'r  no  more  ; 
But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

4  There  on  a  throne,  (how  dazzling  bright! ) 

Th'  exalted  Saviour  shines  ; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  heav'nly  minds. 

5  There  shall  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs  ; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love, 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire  ; 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  th'  angelic  choir. 

1  Qno       (5S4)  c-  M-  Dr-  s-  Stennett. 

J  JUZ.  The  promistd  Lamb. 

1  fXS  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
*^  And  cast  a  wishful  eye 

To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  Oli  the  transporting,  rapt'rous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  generous  fruits  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow  : 
There  rocks,  and  hills,  and  brooks,  and  vales 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day ; 
There  God  the  Sun  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds,  or  pois'nous  breath. 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

6  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

7  Fill'd  with  delight,  my  raptur'd  soul 

Can  here  no  longerstay  : 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll. 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 
S37 


1303,  1304         heaven.  585,  586 

I  ofko         (595)    50th.    J.  Straphan. 
I  DUO.  Heaven. 

1  HN  wings  of  faith,  mount  up,  my  soul,  and  rise; 
*^  View  thine  inheritance  beyond  the  skies  ; 
Nor  heart  can  think,  nor  mortal  tongue  can  tell, 
What  endless  pleasures  in  those  mansions  dwell: 
Here  our  Redeemer  lives,  all  bright  and  glorious, 
O'er  sin,  and  death,  and  hell,  he  reigns  victorious. 

2  No  gnawing  grief,  no  sad,  heart-rending  pain, 
Iu  that  blest  country  can  admission  gain  ; 

No  sorrow  there,  no  soul-tormenting  fear, 
For  God's  own  hand  shall  wipe  the  falling  tear 
Here  our  Redeemer  lives,  &c. 

S  Before  the  throne  a  crystal  river  glides, 
Immortal  verdure  decks  its  cheerful  sides : 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  life  majestic  rears 
Its  blooming  head,  and  sovereign  virtue  bears 
Here  our  Redeemer  lives,  &c. 

i  No  rising  sun  his  needless  beams  displays, 
No  sickly  moon  emits  her  feeble  rays  ; 
The  Godhead  here  celestial  glory  sheds, 
Th'  exalted  Lamb  eternal  radiance  spreads : 
Here  our  Redeemer  lives,  &.c. 

3  One  distant  glimpse  my  eager  passion  fires  ! — 
Jesus  !  to  thee  my  longing  soul  aspires ! 
When  shall  I  at  my  heavenly  home  arrive, — 
When  leave  this  earth,  and  when  begin  to  live  .' 
For  here  my  Saviour  is  all  bright  and  glorious, 
O'er  sin,  and  death,  and  hell,  he  reigns  victorious. 

I  OU4-.  Happiness  approaching,  Rom.  xiii.  11. 
1     \  WAKE,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes — 
-^-  and  raise  your  voices  high  ; 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sovereign  love 
That* shows  salvation  nigh. 
'2  On  all  the  wings  of  time  it  flies, 
Eac.h  moment  brings  it  near ; 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day, 
And  each  revolving  year ! 
H  Not  many  years  their  round  shall  run, 
Not  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  reveal'd 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 

4  Ye  wheels  of  nature,  speed  your  course  ' 

Ye  mortal  pow'rs,  decay  ! 
Fast  as  ve  bring  the  night  of  death, 
Ve  bring  eternal  day. 
838 


^3r,588  heaven.  1305,1306 

I  o^F-         (587)    L.  M.    Steele. 

lO\JO.  The  jyorship  of  Heaven,  Johnxvii.  24 

1  f\  FOR  a  sweet  inspiring  ray, 

"    To  animate  our  feeble  strains, 
From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day, 
The  blissful  realms  where  Jesus  reigns. 

2  There,  low  before  his  glorious  throne, 
Adoring  saints  and  angels  fall ; 
And,  with  delightful  worship,  own 

His  smile  their  bliss,  their  heav'n,  their  all 

3  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head  ; 
While  tuneful  hallelujahs  rise, 

And  love  and  joy,  and  triumph  spread 
Through  all  th'  assemblies  of  the  skies. 
i  He  smiles,  and  seraphs  tune  their  songs 
To  boundless  rapture  while  they  gaze  : 
Ten  thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 

5  There  all  the  favourites  of  the  Lamb 
Shall  join  at  last  the  heav'nly  choir: 
O  may  the  joy-inspiring  theme 
Awake  our  faith  and  warm  desire  ! 

6  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  Spirit  seal 
Our  int'rest  in  that  blissful  place  ; 
Till  death  remove  this  mortal  veil. 
And  we  behold  thy  lovely  face. 

1,)UU'         The  everlasting  Song. 

1  X1  ARTH  has  en^ross'd  my  love  too  long  ' 
"  'Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes 

Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne, 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  man,  my  Saviour,  sits  : 

The  God  !  how  bright  he  shines  ! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

Circle  the  throne  around  ; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs : — 

Jesus,  my  love  they  sing  ! 
Jesus,  the  life  of  both  our  joys, 
Sounds  sweet  from  every  String. 
y  [Hark,  how  beyond  the  narrow  bounds 
Of  time  and  space  they  run  ; 
839 


1306  HEAVEN.  588 

And  echo  in  majestic  sounds 
The  Godhead  of  the  Son  ! 
8  And  now  they  sink  the  lofty  tune, 
And  gentler  notes  they  play  ; 
And  bring  the  Father's  fcqual  down 
To  dwell  in  humble  clay. 

7  O  sacred  beauties  of  the  man ! 

(The  God  resides  within  : ) 
His  flesh  all  pure  without  a  stain, 
His  soul  without  a  sin. 

8  But,  when  to  Calvary  they  turn, 

Silent  their  harps  abide  ; 
Suspended  songs,  a  moment,  mourn 
The  God  that  lov'd  and  died. 

9  Then,  all  at  once,  to  living  strains 

They  summon  every  chord, 
Tell  how  he  triumph'd  o'er  his  pains, 
And  chant  the  rising  Lord.] 

10  Now  let  me  mount  and  join  their  song, 

And  be  an  angel  too  ; 
My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue,— 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

11  I  would  begin  the  music  here, 

And  so  my  soul  should  rise  : 
O  for  some  heavenly  notes  to  bear 
My  passions  to  the  skies ! 

12  There  ye  that  love  my  Saviour,  sit, 

There  I  would  fain  have  place, 
Among  your  thrones,  or  at  your  feett 
So  I  might  see  his  face. 

The  6th,  7th,  and  8th  verses  of  this  hymn  should 
be  sung  softer  than  the  rest. 
840 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES, 

VER  Y M UCH  EXL .1RGED. 

Note. — When  averse  of  a  Hymn  is  referred 
to,  it  is  denoted  by  a  parenthesis.'  Thus:  (5)  78, 
denotes  the  fifth  verse  of  the  seventy-eighth 
Hymn. 


Ch 


& 
:>, 
3. 
5. 
7. 
8. 

12. 

14. 

15. 

17. 

17. 

17. 

17. 

18. 

18. 

18. 

19. 

22. 

22. 

U. 

27. 

28. 
32. 
42. 

49. 
49. 
50. 

3. 
3. 
4. 

4. 
6. 


Ver.  Page 

GENESIS. 

-     -     -     -     55,  745 
1—26     -     -     -      747 
17     -     -     - 
1,  15,  17 


Ch.  Ver. 
7.  9       -     - 

7.  20,  21     - 

8.  6,  17,  24 
-  86  10.  13,  14     - 

19910.  22     -     - 


.  15,  (5)  78,  (S)  140,  840  12. 


-13     -     -     - 


Page 

-  (9)  459 

-  (10)  459 

-  (11)  459 

-  (12)  459 
(10)  459 

904 


24 

24  -  - 
1,17,23 

22     -  - 

44     -  - 

18,19  - 

18  -  - 
1  -  - 
7  -  - 
7,  10  - 
17      -  - 

19  -  - 
23—33  - 


(7)  540,12.  13,  22,23,  27,29, 


816 

2.  35,  36 
1217.  1225  13.  21,  22- 

-  (4)    - 

-  -      901114.  15    - 

-  (25)  459:14.  21     - 
738  14.  26,27 


-  -  529 

-  -  529 
(6,7)  18 

-  -  1053 

-  -  1214 

-  -  736 

-  -  834 


143,  (13)453 

-  -  (15)459 
(5)  416,  (16) 

459,  (7)  791 

-     -     1016 

■  (4)461,470 

-  -  (3)275 
-  60S 
(S)604 
(4)  461 


15.  1,  6,  10  -  - 
15.  3  -  -  - 
15.  8       -     -     - 

15.  9,  10     -     -    -'    1252 

16.  4,  14,  15     -     -      462 
17.6,(17,18)459,(6)461 


15     -    -  -  -      834  17.10—12-     -     -     1071 

6—1 1    -  -  -       33018.  11     -     -     -     -     1252 

18     -     -  -  (5)  218  19.  16—18  -     -     -       486 

56     -    -  -  -     1165119.18—20-     -    -       112 

38     -     -  -  -     108120. 3 — 12     -    -     -       765 

16— IS  -  -  -     1051 28. 2,  &c  -     -     (1)260 

17  -  -  -  -  543  28.  29  -  -  -  -  872 
26  -  -  -  -  107230.  8  -  -  -  -  472 
36  -  -  -  -  752  33.  14,  15  -  -  -  1017 
4  -  -  -  -  102S  34.  23,  21  -  -  -  477 
Id    -    -  -  -      903;         LEVITICUS. 

20,  21    -  -  -        71  3.  2,  S    -     -     -    -      282 

EXODUS.  8.  12      -     -    -  477,  478 

2,  3  -     -  -  -      731.9.  8    -     -    -     -     (2)260 

10    -     -  -  (9)459  14.51     -     -     -     -(5)84 

10—13  -  -     1126  16.  6,  11,  17,  24  -  (2)  260 

18  -  -  -  -  1106  16.  15  -  -  -  (5)  260 
6      -     -  -  -      470  19.  18, 34    -     -     -     766 

71 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


Ch.  Ver-  Page  i  Ck.  Ver.  Page 

NUMBERS.  I  SAMUEL. 


10.  35,  36     -     -     -    477  1.  28 

11.  1,  4,  10  -  (7,  8)461  2.3 
11.  6—9,  31—33  -  462!  2.  6 
13.  30   -  -  -  -  250  3.  18 
16.46   -  -  -  -  1257|  7.2 
20.11  (10)266,(17,  18)|  7.  12 

459  12.  22 


20.  28  -  - 

21.  8  9 
21.' 24—26,  35 

22.  38  -  - 

23.  19  -  - 
23.  23  -  - 
33.  38  -  - 

DEUTERONOMY. 
1.21       -    -     -     -    950  _ 
1.38      ..-     (5)472^-4 
3.  25      -     -    -    -    950rJ"  5 
S.  28      -    -    -     -    472 


---  1054 

-  -  -  1252 
(2nd  p.)  1259 
...   997 

-  -  -  1079 

-  -  -  1227 

-  -  -  1240 
472  12.24-506,507,  (2nd p.) 

-  875'  1102 
(4)467,15.29  -  -  -  -   209 

-  1079,25.  29  -  (7)  267,  (7)  26S 
209,  737  30.  6 951 

2  SAMUEL. 
6.  15   -  -  -  -  243 

15.  26   -  -   994,  995 

16.  17   ....  888 
(5)  266,  (5)  267 

785 


1253 

472 


I  KINGS. 


-  1254 

-  -  1056 

-  -  423 
(14)  266 

°28 
2  KINGS. 
6.  17       -     -    498,  1025 
1  CHRONICLES. 


4.  9,  10 
6.  31     - 


i.  29    ,  -     (5)  460j   J-  H  47     - 

a2 lolfrWi 

8.  7__9  -     -    -     .  1302  1U-  b>  l^Zli 
8.  15-    -    -      (10)266 
11.9—15      -    -     -     950 

20.  5 1051 

21.  22,23     -     -     -  1190 
31.3,23      -    -     (5)472.?'? 
32.  29,30     -    -    -     460j  J?*  } 
32.  39,  40     -    -    -    727  ™  1     " 
32.49,50-472,654,1273!^-^     " 
33.25      .---     84I'**-  ?.  " 
34.  I-S    -     (5)275,  (4)  29'  U 

472,  654,  656 
34.  5       -     -     .     -     1273 

JOSHUA. 
3.  13,  1G  -     ---    471 

12.  7,  &c.     -     -    (4)  467    q    16 

23.  14,  15     -     -    -     209;  9*  6 

24.  15       -     -     -     -  1052 

JUDGES. 

13.  S  -     -     -     -     -     264! 

RUTH. 

2.  12       -     -    -     (6)44!  9.  11 

3.  2,  9     -    -     -    -    896!  9.  12 

842 


-  -     1099 

-  477,  478 

-  477,  478 
•    477,  478 

-      1139 

124S,  1249 

-    -     1152 

2  CHRONICLES. 

9.  7,  17—19     -    -     226 

29.  23      -    -    -    -    282 

EZRA. 

....     77 

-  -     .       1056 

-  -     296,  379 
(2)  SO,  (5)  31 

NEHEMIAH. 
9.  7,  S  -     -    -     (4)  287 
9.  10     .--     -      459 

-  (2)  21,  470 

-  -    (16)459 


3.  11 


9.  13 


INDEX  OF   SCRIPTVRES- 

7>r.  Fac- 

9.  15     -    -     -     (6)  461  16.  11     -     -     3  p.   1095 
ESTHER.  17.5     -     -    -     823,  824 

1.  16  -  -  -  -  1073  17.  14   -  -  -  -  456 
JOB.  —42  -  -  -  1247 

1.  6—13  -  -  (5)  13S  19.  -----  762 
1.21  -  -  -  -   331  19.  1—3  -  -  - 

•2.  1—9   -  -  (5)  13S  19.  5—9  -  -  -  -  571 

3.14,15  -  -  -  667  19.7—11  -  -762,764 

4.  17—21  -  -  -   647  23.   1—3  -  -  -  -  915 

5.  6—8   -  -  -    67  24.  7 863 

9.2 801-24.7—10  -  -  (3)496 

9.  -2—10   -  -  -   23  26.2 1049 

9.  12  -  -  -  -  (4)  42  27. 1062 

9.  19  -  -  -  -  (4)382?.  S  -  -  -  (2P.)  832 

11.  7  -  -  -  7-24,74127.9-  -  -(2  p.)  1006 
11.7—9  -  -  -  -  43  31.15  -  -  994,1263 
11.  7-12  -  ---  42  33.  4,  6,  6—10,  21  -  209 

13.  15 71  34.  1  -  -  -  994,  1303 

14.  4   -  -  82,  (5)  396  35.  3 S31 

16.2  -  -  -  -  1116  36.9  -  5)267,  (5)268 
19.  25—27   -  652,  674  37.  4 966 

22.  5  -  -  -  -  (5)541  39. 1261 

23. 3,  4  -  -  -  -  817  40.  2,3   -  -  -  -  138 

23.  9,  10  -  -   (2,  3)  33  40.  7,  S   -  -  -   1065 

25.  5  -  -  -  -  (6)  42  42.  1 S15 

26.11—14   -  -  -  42  42.1,2  -  -  -  -  926 

26.  14  -  744,  749,  1221  43.  5 1036 

29.2  -  -  -  -  1033  45.3—5-  795,(4)1067 
33.  13  -  -  -  727,  732  f4p.)  1140 

S3.  24  -  -  -  -   808  46.4-  -  -(3  p.)  1017 

37.  -22 16  46.  5,  6  -  -  -  -  497 

38.  7  -   2  89,  (3)  292  46.  9  -  -  -  -  -  -  1249 

40.  9  -  -  -  -   1221  46.  10   -  -  -  -  1281 

41.  1,  21,  CI   -   (5)  21  43. 497 

PSALMS.      48.  14  -  (5)  269,  1103 
2.  6,  9  -  -  -  -  235  1285 

£.  S  -  -  (2  p.)  1137  49,  6— 10  -  -  -  667 
2.  10,  11  -  -  (4,  5  22  49.  14   -  -  -  -  407 

2.  12  -  (4)  267,  (4)  268  50.  15   -  -  -  -  1034 

3.  5,  6   -  -  576,  577  51.  5  -  -  -  -  -   S2 

4.  4  -  -  -  -  1047  51.  10  -  -  -  (4)  94 
4.  6  -  -  -  -  1117  51.  11  -  -  932,  933 
4.  S  -  -  -  577,578  51.18  -  -(2  p.)  1145 
o.  3  -  -  -  572,  576  55.  6  -  -  -  -  (6)  349 

6.  6  -  -  -  (2)  356  55.  6— S  -  -  -  -  350 
£.5  -  -  -  894,  895  55,  14  -  -  -  -  1059 
9.  9  -  -  -  -  1034  59.  16  -  -  -  -  1034 
9.  17  -  -  -  -   66161.2  -  -  (2)  93S,  1030 

BIS 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 

C/i.  Vcr.  Pac?  \Ci.   Ver.  Page 

63.  1  -     -    -     -    -     926'l03. 

63.  7  -  -  (2  p.)  1006  103.  1,2  -  -  -  355 
63.  8  -     -     -  -     815  103.  13,  14    -     -    -     988 

65.  11  -  (4—7)639,  1226  103.  19  -  -  - 
66.16  -  -  1155,1156  104.4  -  -  227,228 
68.  17  ---  -  498  104.  14  -  -  -  -  1217 
68.  18  -  -  -  -  1125  107.  -  -  -  751,  751 
68.  19  -  -  (4—7)  63J  107.  7  -  -  -  -  898 
68.19,20    -     (1,2)1250  107.23—29     -     -     -    21 

69.4 768  107.22—33    -     -     -  754 

71.  9,  18     -     -     -     1242  107.  31       -    -    74 

72.6 927,110.3  -  88  '5,  1067,  1148 

72.15,17,19  -  (4;  264  111.  9  -  -  -  {£)  218 
73.  U     -     -      3  p.    933  115.  1     -    -    -    -     1102 

73.  24,  25  -  (5)  269,  571  i  1 6.  12  -  -  355,  769 
73.25  -  -  -  170,171118.18,19  -  -  1260 
73.24,26     -     -     -    1285  US.  24     -     -     -     -     441 

74.  20      -     -     -     -     7S6  119.  5  -     -    -     - 
77,7—9     -     -     373,  93SH9.  9    -     -     -     -     1239 

77.  10 71  119.  24  -     -    -     -         9S 

77.16—19  -  -  -  25  119.  25  -  -  -  -  347 
77.19  -  749,752,1256  119.26-  -  -  -  1014 

SI. 1061  119.  32  ...  -  1171 

84.  1—10  -  -  -  1059  119.  54  -  -  -  -  1019 
Si.  8  -  -  -  -  1100  119.  60  -  -  -  -  B34 
S4.  9   -  -  -  -   794  119.  63  -  -  -  -   736 

84.  10   -  -  -  -   441  119.  94  -  -  -  - 

54.  II  -  -  -  7S3,  917  119.  105  -  -  -  761 
85.6   -  -  -  -  1I45H9.117   -  -  - 

55.  8   -  -  -  -   983  119.  136,  158  -  -   760 

85.  10  -  (3)  211,  2  557.  120.  5  -  -  - 

121.  4  -  -  -  -  1210 

87.  1,7  -  -  -  -  1136  lO.  -----  -  1064 

87-2   -  -  -  -  1060  122.1,4,9   -  -  1059 

S9. 743  122.6—9  -  -  -  1159 

89.  1   ....   733  1-24. 612 

59. 14  -  -  -  -0  58  126. »-  (4)88,(2)1170 

89.15  ----   776132.7—10.  -  -  1057 

89.  48  -  -  -  -   666  135. 72o 

90. 722  13S.  5  -  -  -  -   957 

90.  1,  2  -  -  -  (5)  6  139.  -  -  726,  746,  755 
90.  2  -  -  -  -  1236  139.  13,  16  -  -  -   66 

90.9 642  139.23,24  -  323,1001 

91.11,12  -  -  -  1025  139.8,28   -  -  -  755 

97.  1,  2  -  -  -  -  729  143.  8   -  -  -  -  577 

101.  I   ....  736  145. 74S 

102.  23  -  -  -  -1275  147.19,20  -  -  -  96 

>5,28  -  -  -  723  148. 51 

811 


INDEX  OF   SCRIPTURES, 


Ver. 

%    -    -    -    -  »N'S  SONG. 


U9. 

..... 

PROVERBS. 


2.  2—6  ....   104-  2.  1— 4,6,  , 

L5    -    -    - 

IS       -     -       1009  -2.  3,  4    -     - 

-     -     1009.  1005  2.  -—13      - 

'    578,  2.  11       -    - 

121"  2.  11,  12      - 

4.  7       -     -     -     -       33S  2.  14.  16,  17 

6.  6— S      -     -     -     1223  2.  16       -     - 

f>.  6—11     -  i.  1—3  -     - 

-.  11.  18,21  -  (2p.J  839  3.  1—3  -     ■ 


-    -    .     -      882 
2,  13,  17  -  55? 

1.  7 559 

763    2.  1     -   (5    256.  (5)  301 

-  560 

-  561 

-  1216 

-  1218 

-  568 


>.  li 

"    -    - 

8,21  - 

,—32  - 

—35  - 

9.  5       -     - 

9.  5,  11      - 

-  - 
_     -     - 

-  - 

-  -     -     -      939 

17.  IT   -     E 

888 
40$ 

18.  24  -   (€ 

888 


564 
5S5 


21.  31 

22.  6      ■ 

23.  17 


-  1236    3.  4    -     -     -     -     • 
3.   11      -     -     -    ■ 

-  197    4.  1.  10,11,7,  9,8 
■       196    4.  12.  14.  15     -     ■ 

-  547    4.  16      -     -     (2  p.)  930 
l|  5. 1    -    -    -     566,  1200 

.5,  9_12,  14— 16     -  557 
v— 16-  [18)21 
"    6.  1—3.  12       - 

6.  10      -     -     -     -  1121 

6.  13       -     -     -     -     759 

7.  5,  6,  9,  12.  IS  -     569 

8.  5—7,  13,  14     -     570 
8.  6      ---     (3)  28S 

ISAIAH. 
1245  1.  12—17     -     - 
1-240  1.  13     -     -     -     SOS,  832 

941  1.  25       -     -     - 

938|  5.  1       -    -    - 


6.8      -     -     -     -     1126 
-     7.  14  -     -     145,    1    266 
5.13      ...     - 
-  121-    B.  20      -     -     - 
ECCLE3IASTES.        9.  2  -     -     203,  204,  900 
1.2    -     -     -     4-5-5,  1116    9.2,  6,  7     -     -     -     254 

667    9.  7  -----   1148 

h    —5,  10      -     -     635  10.3  -     -    -    - 

I  11.   11,  12  -   (2—4 
7  -    -    -  -     -     -     -  1003 

- 1U6  14.  12      -     -     - 

-      -  -     -     126? 

-}■ 


IXDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


Hi. 
25. 
26. 
26. 
2*. 

te. 

26. 
26. 
26. 
57. 


Vtr. 
6  -  - 
i  -  - 
1—6  - 

3  -  - 

4  -  - 
8—20 
12  - 


-  138  51. 

-  496.32. 

-  98  l  52. 
■  913  52. 

-  603  53. 
(6)  151  53. 


28. 
28. 
28. 
31. 
32. 
32. 
33. 
33. 
35. 
35. 
38. 
40. 
40. 
40. 
40. 
40. 
41. 

;:. 

4-2. 
43. 
43. 
43. 
44. 
44. 
44. 
45. 
45. 
45. 

45. 
15. 
48. 
49. 
49. 


13  -  4)  910,  (6)  953  53. 
3  -  -  -  (5)918  53. 
13  -  -  -  -  755  53. 
12  -  -  -  -  455  53. 
16  -  (13)266,479  54. 
16,  17  -  -  -  SSI  54. 

-  -  -  153  54. 

-  -  -  1245  55. 

-  -  -  192  55. 

-  -  -  950  55. 

-  -  -   16  55. 

-  -  -  1136  56. 
127,  919,  957  56. 

-  784,  75S  56. 

-  633  57. 

■  (Sp.)  1145  57. 

-  -  -  123  56. 

■  -  (6)  691  58. 
27 — 31  -  -  -  202  59. 
2S — 31  -  -  -  357  59. 


Ver. 
10,  11 

9  -  ■ 

7  - 
7,  10 

10  -  - 
I — 5,  10—12 
6—9,  12   - 

8  -  -  - 
10,  11  -  - 

11  -  -  - 

12  -  -  - 


-  - 

-  -  1138 
-  (2)  1150 

-  - 

-  11S8 

-  246 
(3)212 

-  933 

-  870 


20 
1—3  - 
2  -  - 
17  - 
14  - 
20,  21 
S  -  - 
10  - 
9,  &c. 
1,2  - 
9,10  - 
17   - 


11  -  - 

13   -  -  -  -  962 

1  -  -  -  83: 

i.  :.-  -  -  195,200 

4 

7 

4,  5  -  -  -  -  1276 


10 


25  - 

6  -  - 

22  - 

23  - 
1,5  - 

7  -  - 
9  -  - 


-  -  842,1006  60. 
-  -  -  1235  60. 

-  -  -  -  900  61. 

-  -  140,  141  61. 

-  (2—4)  1194  62. 

-  (2  p.)  II 

-  -  -  -  1S3  63. 

-  -  -  - 

-  -  -  -  163  63. 

-  -  -  -  830  63. 

-  -  -  (7)  609  63. 

-  -  -  -  574  65. 
(4)  42  65. 


6,7 
7 

15  - 
15,  16 

6,S 
13,  14 


20 


-  -  1124 

-  -  1058 

-  73: 

-  -   265 

-  -  1243 

-  -  1066 

-  -   919 
■  -  (5 

-  -  1147 

-  -  1255 

-  -   911 
156 


10  -  -  - 

I,  2,  6,  8,  11 

6,7  -   (4  p.)  1136 

1   -  -  -  -  1193 

1__3  -  -  501,  1190 


19  -  (4)  S32  ( 


■7  -  - 


21—24   ■ 
24,  25  - 
10  -  - 
6  -  -  - 
13-17  - 


10  - 


) 
1034 
203,  204 
154,802 
(9)  266 

-  900 

-  495 


-  -  V 
846 


502 

731 

7-7 

7   -  -  -  -  149 

0  -  -  -  -  592 
1063 

JEREMIAH. 

561 

391 

1  -  -  -  -  959 
5   -  -  -  - 

2  -  -  -  -  804 
i.  22  -  91,  - 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


9. 
10. 
13. 
14. 
IT. 
23. 
24. 

31. 

L 

1. 

3. 

3. 
3. 

11. 

16. 
16. 
16. 

37. 

37, 
Si 
41 


t.   Far. 

n  -  ■ 

9  - 


-  -     906    6. 
-  127, 

.    .     . 

-  - 

.    -     [4 


Ver. 

16  - 
14  - 
26  - 
2 


- 

7       - 
9   ....      -      • 

is      ....  ic 

05    6. 

::-  97  6. 

5       -    -    -    -  .115 


-  -  ■ 

23     -     -  -  ■ 

.  .  . 

40    -     -  -  - 
EZE 

19    -     -  -  ■ 

2p 


1195  11. 

574  1.3. 


14  - 

15  - 

19,  20 


9   - 


934    2. 

-   M 

-  -     -     500 

S3       -  -  -  -     145    3. 

-  -  -  -if 

$7     -  -  -  -  is 

11     -  -  -  -  i- 

-  -     -     451    9. 
.    ...    37 

-  -     - 

3 1    ■ 

4,  io  -  :  i 

27    -    - 

22 12 

B.H       -     -     (1)926    5. 


DANIEL. 
.21      --- 
.  31,45 


4-1 
12,16 
34,  35 


13     -     - 


617  7 

-     -  1136  7 

•  42  l 

727,  728  1 
6 


•  4.    165     1 


Pans 

-  -     -     -  41C 

-  -     -     -  514 

-  -     -    -  903 

-  -    -    -  1287 
EA. 

-  -     -     •  1033 

-  -    -     -  561 
-    -  883 

-  -     -  132;  317 

-  -     -  375,  46.5 
.     -     -     -     1023 

•  -     -     -       108 

•  -     -     -      375 
... 

\  934 
-     -     181,  1097 
1—4  -     -     -     ■ 

9  -     472 

JOEL. 

I 463 

IS— 17     -     902,  1243 

17  -     -     -     -  '  1246 
AMOS. 

i— 6      -     -    -    1246 
12   -    -     -    f- 
21—25       -     14 
9,  10      -     -     -       601 
2,  3      ...     -     10 

JONAH. 
2       -    -    -     ' 

3 292 

4    -     (14)  266,  631, 
1030 

MICAH. 
7       ---     (4)  425 

10  -  -  -  -  455 
2  -  -  -  -  215 
6— B  -     -     - 

7      -'     -     -     157,  155 

18  -  -  -  -  803 
18,  19  -     -     163,200 

NAHUM. 
2—7  ....       29 
2—9  -    -    -    .    5-: 
7      -     -     -     7 
15    -     -     -     123,  3.51 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


2.9 


2. 

4. 

6. 

9. 

& 
12. 
18. 

5  3. 

ia 

3. 
3. 
S. 

3. 

4. 


Fer.                      Pare 
HABAKKUK. 
2     -    -     -    374,  376 
4 490 

4  -  -  -  283,  284 
12,  13  -  -  -  500 
14  .  ...  514 
2  -  -  (I  p.)  1145 
8—10  (6-9)470,  471 
17,18  -  -  -  1004 
ZEPHANIAH. 
12  -  292,  329,  376 
14 — 17      -    499,500 

HAGGAI. 
7     -     (5,6)218,882 
-     -     -     -     733 
ZECHARIAH. 

5  -  -  -  -  1284 
5   -  -  -  (2)  606 


Ver.  Part 

44  -  (5)  964, 976 
48  -  -  -  -  742 
6 1050 


9—13 
10  - 
33  - 
12  - 
13,  14  - 
24,  25 
2,3  - 
2  -  - 
12  - 
5 


-  -     -  1076 
1088,  1092 

-  -    -  1237 
-    107,  960 

94,  ( 1,6)  397 

-  -    -    861 

-  -  -  820 
.  -  -  S&t 
■    -     91,  906 

240 


11 

11.  19  -  (6)267,  (6)268, 


7 

13 
12 
13—16 


-     1149 

(4)518 

-    916 

1139 


25—27 
26  - 
28  - 
28—30 
13  -  - 
20      - 


128,  129 
•  -  828 
.  -  835 
■  •  -  196 
(5)  907 
206,  1235 


326,  384,  1195 

I   -    (4)  181,200  (8) 

266,  886,  887 

7       -     -     -    -     251 

9       -    -    -     (9)266 

MALACHI. 

1  -     -     (3)269,902 
3r4  -     -    -     (9)266|14. 
16     -    -    -    -     1232114. 
16,17     -     -    -     114115. 

2  -    (3)  149,(16)  266:16. 

(6,  7)  917  16. 
MATTHEW.  17. 

23  -  -  -  -  892117. 
1—11  -  -  -  220J18. 
7  -  -  -  (2)518  19. 
148  19. 


12.  50  -  (6)  267,  (6)  26S 

13.  " 
13.  i 
13 
13.  : 
13.^ 
13. 
13. 


15  - 

15—17 
16—17 
1— 11 
11     - 

16  -     - 
23,  24 
3   -    - 

3—12 


1161,  1162|  19. 

-  -  1160jl9. 

-  -  1186  20. 

-  (3)  226!20. 

-  -     1025J21. 
203,  204)21. 

-  -    907  21. 

-  -     952  22. 

-  -    389!  22. 


3—23 

-  -  -  1000 

9 

-  -  (5)  869 

16,  17 

-  -  -  123 

39   - 

-  -  -  1222 

45,  46 

-  -  (3)  98 

46   - 

-  -  -  905 

49,50 

-  -  (7)  228 

25  - 

-  -  (6)250 

30,  31 

-  -  -  §36 

19   - 

-  -  -  758 

18   - 

-  -  -  479 

24  - 

-  -  94,  151 

4   - 

-  -  301,  853 

27  - 

-  -  (6)  250 

20  - 

477,  478,  1077 

14  - 

-  -  -  1274 

19  - 

-  -  -   766 

27  - 

-  -  -   355 

28  - 

-  (5—8)407 

28  - 

-  -  -   851 

30  - 

-  (9, 10)  907 

9   - 

444,445,715 

13  - 

-  -  -  1124 

15,  16 

-  -  -  588 

17—21 

-  -  -  615 

36—38 

-   765,  965 

INDEX  OF    SCRIPTUKfcb. 


Lh.  Ver. 

Pac 

Wage 

22.  37—40    - 

-    -     106    9.  24    -     - 

;3)181,  937 

22.  39      -     - 

-     -     766  10.  14     -    - 

527,  1055 

22.  44     -    - 

-     -    517  10.  17     -     - 

-     -       769 

23.8,  10      - 

-     -  1208  10.  21     -     - 

591,  1238 

24.  12    -     - 

-     (5)  599  10.  28     -     - 

(3,4)  355 

24.  44      -    - 

-     -  1279  10.  47     -     - 

-     -     1013 

25.6      -    - 

(1  p.)  1269  12.  31     -     - 

-     -       766 

25.  31,  32  - 

(7)  867,(7)  14.  22—26 

-     533.  585 

B  15.  17     -     - 

-       6    692 

25.  33     -    - 

-     (6)  400  15.  24—45  - 

-     -       252 

25.  34     -     - 

-     -     1291  15.  33    -     - 

-      (4    327 

25.  34,  41,  46 

-       678,  15.  34     -     - 

-     -       54S 

(7,8)680  15.37     -     - 

-     -       S55 

25.  40    -     - 

-     -     1151  15.39     -    - 

-     -       856 

25.  41     -    - 

-    -     1290  16.  2—6      - 

-     -      443 

25.  35—41 

-     -      964  16.4—6       - 

-     -       860 

25.  46    -     - 

-     -     1266  16.  14     -     - 

2  p.    986 

26.  26—30  - 

-    533,535  16.  15,16     - 

-     -     1172 

26.  36—45  - 

-     -      853  16.  15—17 

-    -      114 

-     - 

-     -     1038  16.  15—18 

-     -       279 

26.  53     -    - 

-    -       228  16.  16     -     - 

-     -     1187 

-     - 

-     (6)  692                LUKE. 

i     -     - 

-     -      252    1.  26     -     - 

-     -      493 

27.  45     -     - 

-     (4)  327    1.  :  '—33  - 

-     -       215 

27.  46     -     - 

-    -      548    1                  54,  55    -  218 

27.  50     -     - 

-    -       855    1.68,69,76—79    -    520 

27.  51—53- 

-     -       240    1.  74,  75    - 

-     -     1250 

26.  1— 8       - 

-     -      443    2.  10—14 

-     -       215 

-     - 

-    -      860    2.13     -     - 

6    -    - 

860,  862    2.  14    -     - 

- 

—20  - 

-     -       114   2.25    -    - 

-     -      880 

-     - 

-     -     1172    2.25,  -28,  36 

28.  19, 

.    .       525    -2.  27—32 

-     546.  655 

-     - 

-  (5)  1274    2.  28,  29    - 

,RK." 

-     -     1271 

1.  9       -     - 

1160,  1166    2   32    -     - 

-     -      900 

2.  17      -     - 

-     91.  906    3.  4,  5  -     - 

3.  5        -     - 

-       5                 IS,  19    - 

-     -      £52 

4.  S3     -     - 

15.  4.  6  -     - 

-     (6)250 

5.  1—16     - 

-     91.  f:07    5.  5      -     - 

-     -     1084 

5.19     -     - 

(2  p.)  1101    5.  12.13      - 

(3,  4)  907 

5.  39     -     - 

-     -     1280    5. 28    -    - 

-     -     1287 

6.  45—48 

-     -     1022    5.31     -     - 

-      91,906 

6.  50     -     - 

1006,1007    6.  10    -    - 

-     (6)  907 

:     -     - 

(5,  6)901    6.  12     -     - 

-     -       226 

S.  34     -     - 

-     -      999    6.  48     -    - 

-    -       881 

8.36    -    - 

-    -     1119    7. 47  -    805 

,  (5,6)  119S 

8.  SS  •-    - 

998,1169;  7.  47,48    - 

-     [3    111 

849 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


G*.  Vet. 

Pag 

e\Ch.  Ver.                        Page 

8.  8     -     -    - 

-  (5)869122.54—62  -          -     1032 
■     -    -  999;22.  61,  62  -     -    -     103! 

9.  23  -     -     ■ 

9.  26  -    -     - 

■  998,  1169,23.  28     -    -    -     -     1192 

10.21      -     - 

-     -     129,23.  33—47  -     -     -      252 

10.  21,  22     - 

-     -     128  23.34  -  (5)  261,554,976 

10.  24      -    - 

-     -     123,23.  42    -     -    -     -      798 

10.  25      -     - 

-    -     769  24.  1—8      -     -     -      443 

10. 29—37    - 

-    -     97524.  2—6      -     -     -       860 

20.  33,  34      - 

-     -     800  24.  5—7      -     -    -     1067 

10.  42     -     - 

1002,  1015  24.  26    -     -     -     -       235 

12.  16—21     - 

456,1118  24.32    -     -      (3,4)929 

12.  32    -    - 

-     845, 958  j  24.  34    -     -     -     -      85S 

12.  33    -     - 

-    -     1154  24.51—53                    860 

12,  35— 3S  - 

-     -     1043 

JOHN. 

13.  6—9      - 

-     -     1229 

1.  1—3  -    -    -     -    847 

13.24    -    - 

-    -       151 

1.  1,3,  14  -    -    -    212 

14.  16,  17,  21- 

-23    -  544 

1.  6,33  -    -     -    -  1172 

14.  17,  22,  23 

-     -    545 

I.  9    -    (5)  267,  (5)  268 

14.22    -    836, 

1191,  1204 

900 

14.23     -    - 

-     -       837 

1.  12    -     -    -     812,813 

15.3,4    -     - 

-     -     797 

1.  13      -    -     -     -     147 

15.7—10-22^ 

,328,1156 

1.  14      -     -     -    -    849 

15.  11—24   - 

-     -    322 

1.16       -     (1)265,868 

15.  32      -     - 

-    -     991 

1.  17      -     -     -     -     117 

16.  19—25    - 

-    -  1300 

1.  29      -    -     -    -     897 

16.  19—26   - 

-     -     661 

1.29—32,36   -    -    520 

16.  20—22   - 

-     -     6S2 

1.47    -     -    -      (3)  162 

16.  22     -    - 

-     (5)227 

2.  17     -    -    -     (2)  226 

17.  10     -    - 

■     (6)  964 

3.  3—8    -     -     -    -  147 

18.  1       -      (5) 

151,  1071 

3.  8      -----  925 

18.  7,  8    -    - 

-     -      22 

3.  14 875 

18.8-    -     - 

-     (5)  299 

3.  14—16    -     -    -    281 

18.  10—14    - 

-    -    296 

3.  15      -    -     -     -     HI 

18.  13  -    -    - 

953,  954 

3.  16   -     -     -     130,  889 

18.  18     -    -    - 

-      769 

3.  16—18    -     -    -     283 

18.  28     -     - 

(3,  4)  355 

3.  29      -     -    -    -     877 

18.  35—38       - 

-     1087 

3.  33      -     -    -     -    209 

19.  l — 10    -    - 

-       796 

3.34      -     -    -     (5)481 

19.10     -    - 

-     (4)  370, 

3.  36       -     -     -     -    285 

19.38—40  -    - 

-      715 

4.  10      -    -     -    -     926 

19.  41     -     -    - 

-     10851 

4.  14      -    -    -      (4)  98 

21.  19    -    -     - 

-       981 1 

4. 24    -    -     -    333,721 

21.28     -    -     ■ 

(4)  677j 

4.  35     -     -    (3  p.)  1140 

22.  19,  20  -     - 

533,  535 

5.  2—4      -    -    -     1082 

22.  31,  32     - 

873,  1031 1 

5.7—9     -     -  (7,8)907 

22.  39,  41      - 

-     -    226 

5.  25     -    -     -    -      121 

22.43    -     -     - 

227,228 

5.  36      -     -    -      (2)  97 

£2.  44    -    -    - 

-      5481 

5.39  -  (2)  98,  764, 10  ^ 

850 

INDEX   OF  SCRIPTURES. 


Ch.  Ver. 
6.  20  -  -  1006,  1007 
6.  29  -  -  -  -  935 
6.31,35,39  -  -  53? 
6.  32,  33,  4S— 51  -  (4) 
275,  549,  550 
(4)  916,  1094 
-  -  -  S76 


6.37 
6.  35,  48 
6.  50,  51   - 
6.  53 — 55  - 
6. 55   -  - 

6. 66  -  -  - 

6.67  -  -  - 

6.  67—69  -  - 

7.  IS   -  -  - 


7.37   - 
8.  36 

8.56   - 
9. 25   - 
10.  7.  9   - 
10.  9'  -  - 
10.10  -  ■ 
10.  17,  13 
10.  27—29 
10.  28,  29 
11.35  - 
12.  21 


-  1201 

-  236 
(3)94 

-  1157 

-  115S 

-  (6)  140 

-  -  633 

-  -  811 
-  (2)286 

-  -  962 

-  (12)256 

-  -  883 

-  224,819 

-  (4)  851 

-  -  821 

-  -  207 

-  -  1202 
(2  p.)  1017 


Ver. 


Pag* 


12.  32   -  141,  281,  856 

13.  7 753 

13.  13   -  -  1130,  1208 

-  226(5)269,884 
.  25   -  -  -  547 

14.  2, 3  -  -  -  -  533 
11.6  -  (11)  266  (5)267, 

(5)  268,914,920,1095 
14.  16,  17  -  -  -  931 
14.  16,  IS  -  -  -  924 
14.19  -  -  -  537,898 
13.1—5  -  (6)266,918 


30 

-    235,  789,  790 

34 

-     -     -    252,541 

1 

443 

13 

-    -     -     -     992 

20 

-    543,  (2  p.)  1017 

20, 

27     -     -     (5)553 

28 

-     -     -    (10)269 

8 

-     -     -     -     1084 

15 

-     -     -     -     1143 

15 

-     -     -     -       96S 

17 

-    -     -     -      970 

1Q, 

20     -    -     -     1010 

ACTS. 

- 

-     15,  16,  19,  617 

9 

-     -     -     . 

11 

-     -     -     .       24r> 

25 

-     -     -     -     1298 

1  — 

11     -     -    -      279 

23- 

-2S     -     -     -    237 

23—36     -     -     -     252 

33 

-     -     -     -     525 

38 

-     -     (3,  4)  523 

41 

-     -     1147,1163 

22 

-    (2)219,(4)269 

4 

-     -     -     -     1147 

12  -  (3)116,  120,914 


15.  13 
15.  15 

15.  26 
16.7 

16.  14 
16.16 
17.4 
17.21 


1193 
734 

-  924 

-  924 
(7)  141 


(1)  I! 

71,1305 

19.  2   -  -  -  (6)  692 

.... 


24—2 

32  -  - 
31  -  - 
4,5  -  - 
37  -  - 
59  -  - 
4  -  .  . 
12  -  - 
21—24  - 

33  -  - 
36  -  - 
39  -  - 
6  -  - 
36  -  - 
3S  -  -  • 
6,7  -  - 


2« 

-  (7)  545 

-  865,  9S7 

-  -  1135 

-  (2)  219 

-  -  104> 

-  (5)114 

-  -  1170 

-  -   986 

-  (3)  212. 
•  (3)1170 

-  -  1189 

-  -  101^ 

-  894,  895 
007.  115* 

-  -  1025 

-  -  49* 
1—5  -   (1  p. 

26  -  -  -  -   187 
33,39  -  -  -   768 

46  -  -  -   (2)  54; 

47  ...  -   900 


INDEX  OF   SCRIPTURES. 


(Jh.   J'er. 

Ch.    T'er. 

Page 

14  15—17        -     - 

-     71,  751 

16.  13     -     -     -    -     105S    8.  32    -    - 

-     -       555 

16.  14,  15,33    -    -      529    8.  33—39 

-     289,781 

16.  30    -    -     -    -     1012    S.  So— 99  - 

-     (2)941 

16.  31     -     -     -     -       111    8.38     -     - 

-    -     1004 

17.  30     -     -     -    325,  9S5    8.  bo     - 

-    -      219 

20.  24     -     -       395,  1044 

9.21—23    - 

-     20,  126 

20.  26,  27     -     -     -     1132 

10.  4       -     - 

-     -       219 

24.  24,  25    -     -     -     109S 

10.  15     -     - 

-  (2)  1150 

26.  22      -     -     122*,  1230 

10.  IS     -    - 

99,  (5)  114 

526.  28     -     -     -     -         94 

11.  1,  26  -    - 

-      1140 

ROMANS. 

11.2       -     - 

-     -      465 

1.16     -     120,121,339,11.16,17     - 

-     -       52S 

78,  943  11.  25,  26    - 

-     -      465 

1.  2S      -     -     (3,  4)  460 

12.  1       -     - 

-    -     1016 

2.  4   -     -    324, 3: 

12.  14      -     - 

-     (6)  475 

2.  5    -     -     -     -     (2)  29 

.  21     - 

-     (5)  964 

3.  1,2    -     -    -    (1)923 

13.  1—7      - 

-     -       615 

3.  10—13     -       (4,  5)  87 

13.11      -     - 

-     -     1304 

3.  19—22     -     -     -     152 

14.  17,  19     - 

-     -       315 

-     -     -     -     111 

15.  5     -    - 

226  (5)  269 

4.  6— S  -     -    -  160,  162 

15.  8       -     - 

-     -      527 

4.19,20     -       (6,  7)  IS 

15.  13      -     - 

-  -    tm 

4.  20    -     -     -     -      941 

15.  30      -     - 

(2  p.)  924 

4. 20,  21     -    -     -      210 

16.  20   -     - 

294,  (7)435 

5.2—5      -     (1  p.)  1259 

1  CORINTHIANS. 

5. 6,  8    -    -    -    -    in 

1.  18,24    - 

-     -       120 

5.  8 130 

1.23,  -24   - 

-     118,  542 

5.  11       -     -     -    -     793 

1.  26—31   - 

-    -       127 

5.  12—14     ---       86 

1.  30    -     - 

-     179,  180 

5.  12—21     -     -     -      83 

1.30,31     - 

-     -      921 

6.  1,  2,  6      -     -     -     352 

.     - 

-    -    1104 

6.  3—6  -    -     -     - 

2.  7        -     - 

-     (3)122 

6.  4     -     -     -     -       1167 

2.  9      -     - 

-     (2)1211 

6.  9     -     -    -    (5,  6)  252 

2.  9,  10      - 

-    -      6S6 

: 

3.  6,  7     - 

■     118,  1078 

7.5,9,14,24       -       110 

3.  11    -    - 

-     (13)266 

7.  11     -     -     -     •         90 

3.  21     -    - 

-    390,  636 

7.  11,  12,  15   -     -       7  37 

4.  12     -     - 

-      (6)  475 

7.  14      -    -     -     -      759 

5.  7       -     - 

-    -       143 

7.  15,  19     -    -     -       175 

5.  7,  8  -     - 

-     -      904 

7.  19      -     -     -    -     1027 

6.3       -     - 

{b—S)  407 

24   -   -  :;~ 

6.10,11     - 

-     -       176 

8.  1 177 

6.17     -     - 

-     -       799 

8.  11     -     -     -     - 

6.  19     -     - 

-     -     1017 

S.    3     -     -     -     -       151 

7.  29     -     - 

-     -      639 

----       ^25 

{>.  24     -     - 

-     -    1020 

:.  16    -     -     - 

9.  27  ,-     - 

-     -      151 

S5-: 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


10. 
10. 
10. 
10. 
10. 

11. 
11. 
11. 

13. 
13. 
13. 
13. 
15. 
15. 
15. 
15. 
15. 
15. 
15. 
15. 
15. 
15. 
16. 
16. 


Ver.  Pa?r  Ch 

4  -  (10)266,  (-1)  925  6. 
13  -  -  -  -  1024  7. 
16,  17  -  -  -   534  9. 

31  -  -  -   (6)  165  9. 

32  -  -  -  -  315  10. 
1  -  -  226  (4)356  11. 
23—26  -  533,  550  11. 
28  -  -  -  -  1049  12. 
1—3  -  -  319,977  12, 
2—7,  13  -  -   316  12. 


9 

10,  12 
3  - 
10  - 
10,58 

23  - 

24  - 


31—34 
47  -  - 
55 — 57  - 

56  -  - 

57  -  - 
1—3  - 
13  -  - 


963 

-  -  -  434  12. 

-  -  -  553  12. 

-  -  -  829  13. 

-  -  -  1142  13. 

-  -  -  861  13. 
(2&4p.)  1140 


1267  2. 

756 

651  3. 

859  3. 

1270  3. 

1150  3. 

946  3. 


2  CORINTHIANS.    |  j; 
1.  10  -  (2 p.)  1006, 1251    4! 


4. 
1 
4. 
5. 

5. 

5. 

5. 

5.1 

5. 

5. 

5, 
6. 


12 
18,24 
20  - 

10  - 

11  - 
16  - 
6  - 
17,18 
IS  - 


299  4. 

-  -  -   120  4. 
209  (2  p.)  941  5. 

-  -  -  1251  5. 


-  -  -   IIS  5. 

-  -  -   961  6. 

-  -  -   288  6. 

-  -  -  1264 
-  -   659 

(3)  71  (5)  239,  I. 

287  1. 

14  -  130,  131,  539,  1. 

1164,  1207  1. 

14,  15  -  136,  165,  S57  1. 

■  -   149  1. 

18,19  -  (2p.)S33  1. 

19  -  -  -  -   145  1. 

20  -  -  (2  p.)  833  1. 
2  -   (5)  833.  1094,  1. 

1223  2. 
863 


.  Ver. 

Page 

.  16    - 

-     P 

,  p.)  1005 

.  9-11 

-      990 

.  1—5 

-    - 

-     1150 

.  15       - 

225, 

277,  889 

.  17     - 

-       127 

| 

-     - 

-      564 

!  f  4 

■     - 

-     (3)93 

.  7,  9,  10 

-  "  an 

.  9      - 

-    - 

-       643 

9,  10 

-     (6' 

151,  (4) 
u5>6 

14    - 

-     - 

(5)1134 

15     - 

-     - 

-     1142 

5 

-     - 

-     1049 

11     - 

.     - 

-     1234 

14     - 

-     - 

-     1110 

GALATIANS. 

20  -  (5)  267 

(5)  26S, 

(5)  542 

10     - 

.     - 

-       770 

10,  11, 

22   - 

-       Ill 

13     - 

.    . 

-     1196 

13,  14 

-     - 

554 

26     - 

28     - 

;.- 

(1)285 
-      973 

4       - 

.     . 

-       199 

5,  6  - 

-    (9, 10)  165 

6      - 

-     - 

164,  810 

19,20 

-     - 

-     1049 

2—6 

.    - 

-       530 

14      - 

-    - 

(3)  106 

17     - 

.    . 

175,  759 

22,  23 

-     - 

557 

7,8 

-     . 

90 

14      - 

192. 

281,539, 

, 

351,  1195,  1199 

EPHESIANS. 

3—6 

-     - 

-       125 

5       - 

>     > 

-       783 

7 

.     - 

555 

7—11 

-     - 

-     791 

11     - 

-    . 

749,  752 

13,14 

-     - 

-      343 

17,  18 

-     - 

-       929 

17—20 

-    - 

-      342 

20,21 

-    . 

-      865 

21     - 

-     1197 

1,5   - 

-     - 

(2)  187 

INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


Ch.  Vcr. 

Pnrrr 

,C/t.    Vcr.                         Pa  ire 

2.  5,  8      -     - 

829,  93-5 

I  4.  8      -      320,  332,  340, 

2.  12      -     - 

-     -     456 

1000 

2.  12—14  -     - 

-     1080 

,  4.  19, 20     -     -     -      844 

2. 13     -     -     - 

-       150 

COLOSSIANS. 

2.  13,  19    -     - 

-     1121 

1.9—13    -     -     -      342 

2.  18    -     -    - 

-       740 

1.  14     -     -     -     -      555 

2.  20    -      (13)  266,  881 

1.  16     -     -     -     -      212 

3.  8      -    -     - 

-       869 

1.  19     -    -     -     -       868 

3.  9,  10      -     - 

212 

1.  20    -     -     -     -       142 

3.  16—21  -     - 

-      453 

2.  9      -     -    -     (14)  266 

4. 8     -     -    - 

244,1192 

2.  12     -     -    -     -      526 

4.8,11,12     - 

-     1125 

2.14,15  -  352,716,1193 

4.  14     -     -     - 

-     1028 

2.  15      -      199,  866  (3) 

4.  15      -      -    ■ 

(7)  286 

1192 

4.  15,  16    -     - 

-       890 

2.  20    -    -     -    -     1198 

4.  17—19 

88 

3.  1      -     -    -     -     1188 

4.  30—32  -     - 

-      314 

3.3      -    -    -    354,392 

5.2       -     -     - 

-     1198 

3. 4      -     -    -     -      674 

5.  1.5,  16    -     - 

-     1262 

3.  5       -    -     -    -       151 

5.  23  -    - 

(7)266 

3.  11     -     -     -     -      922 

5.25     -    -     - 

553! 

3.  12—15  -    -     -      972 

5.27     -     -     - 

-      565' 

3.  16  -     -     -     103,1240 

6.  13—17  -     - 

-     1021 

1  THESSALONIANS. 

6.  16      -    m  - 
'>.  19,20 

(2)  395, 

4.  13,  14    -     1280,  12S2 

-     1083, 

4.  13—17  -     -     -      675 

PHILIPPIAN3. 

4.  16      -     (8)  228,  1297 

5.  10    -     -    -     -      553 

1.6     -    -     782,(2)94l| 

5.  23    -     -     -     -      818 

3.23    -     665, 

350,  1272    5.  25     -     -      1133,  1114 

2.  2      -     -     - 

-      314  2  THESSALONIANS. 

2.  5       -    -     - 

-     101i:  2.  16    -     -     -     -     1100 

2.  6  -     -     -     - 

(5)211    3.  1  -    -     -     1141,11-16 

e.  6— S      -    - 

-      212!  3.  5      -    -     -    -     1126 

17,8'-    -     - 

-      136          1  TIMOTHY. 

2.  8,  9  -     -    - 

-      S66j   I.  11    -    -     -     122,  777 

2.  9       -     -     - 

-      865!   1. 13      -     -     (3,  4)  545 

2.9—11     -     - 

-       692    1.15     -     -     -     -       773 

l2.  13    -     -    - 

924,929!  2.  1—3      -    -     -      615 

2.26,30    -     - 

-     1131 !  2.2       -     -    -     -     1254 

3.  7—9       -     - 

-       155    2.  5  -     (6)267,(6)  268, 

3.  12—14      - 

-       10201                                       422 

3.  12—17      - 

759,  930    2.  9       -     -     -     -      947 

3.  13, 14    -     - 

-     1011  [  3. 4,  8  -     -    -     -      917 

4.  1       --- 

-     1134!  3.  8—13    -     -     -     1135 

4.  3      -     -     (2 

p.)  1100!  3.  15     -     -     -     -      477 

4.  4       -     -     - 

-      867:  3.  16  -  145,(6)212,364, 

4.  5       .-. 

-       979i                                       892 

4.  7       -     -     - 

-     1109!  4.  8                            1002 

854 

INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


CI.   Vcr. 

Parrr.fh.   Vcr.                         Pa  a/ 

6.6       -     - 

(2  p.)  1002    4.   >     -     -     -     451,  771 

6.  12      -     - 

-     -     1021    A.  7     -    -     -     449,  450 

6.16        -     - 

-     (2)  38    4.  9     -     -    -    950,  1070 

2  TIMOTHY.            4.  15      -    -     -     (3)908 

1.  9       -    - 

-     -      826    4.  15,  16     -      206,  1023 

1.  9,  10      - 

-     -       190    4.  16      -     -       989,1075 

1.  12     -     339,  ! 

(2  p.)  1268    5.  7     -     -    206,  (2)  871 

2.1       -     - 

-     (4)  556    5.  12—14  -     -     -       451 

2.  3      -    - 

-     -V      946    6.  11,  12    -     -     -       356 

2.  13     -     - 

.     .       782    6.  17—19       -     -       135 

3.  5      -     - 

94    6.  18      -      770,846,948 

3.  12     -     - 

-     -     1035    6.  19,   20  -     -    -       885 

3.15,16     - 

96    6.  20     -     -     -     -      901 

3.  15—17 

-     -       764    7.  1—21     -     -     -       901 

3.16,17     - 

-     -         97    7.  1,3,21,23—25  -  518 

4.  6—8,  18 

-     -       658    7.22      -     -     -     (?)  260 

4.  7,  8        - 

-     -      358    7.  23—27  -     -     -      260 

TITUS.                 T.  25  -    (2)265  (3)793, 

1.2      -     - 

-     -       135                                        870 

2.  10—13  - 

-     -       174    8.  6       -.-     -      909 

2.  13     -    - 

-     (6)53-    9.  7.  12,  2-1,25     -      260 

2.  14     -     - 

-     -       7-7    9.  11.  &c.       -     (S)  269 

3.3—7      - 

-     -      188    Q.  11  26    -    -     -      536 

HEBREWS.             9.  26    -    -    -    140,  141 

1.1,2        - 

96    9.  27       -    -     643,  1283 

1.2,3-     - 

-     -       728  10.  1      -     -     219  (4)  923 

1.2,3,6    - 

.     .       847  10.  1—12    -     -     -      261 

1.3   -    -    - 

-     (2)267  10.4—9      •     -     140,141 

1.5 

-     (4)211  10.  10,  12    -     -     -     1012 

1.  6      -     - 

-     -       217  10.  12     -     -     -     (8)  269 

1.  6,  7        - 

-    -     1025  10.  14,  17,  18  -     -     1012 

1.7       -     - 

-     227,228  10.  19,  20    -     -     -      422 

1.10—12     - 

-      649  10.  19—23  -    -     -     1075 

1.14      -     227,228,498,10.28     -     -     -     -       117 

1025  10.  39     -     -     -    -       943 

2.  5—9      - 

-      95,250  11.  1,3,8,  10   -     -       286 

2.  7,  9       - 

-     891,  895  11.  1,  13      -     -     -       936 

2.9       -     - 

-     -       235  11.8—10    -     -     -     1018 

2.  10     -     - 

-    (11)269  11.  13—16        -     -     1018 

2.  14—18  - 

-     -      136  11.  16     -    -     -    -       950 

2.  16    -     - 

-     -       847  12.  1—4      -     -     -      356 

2.  17     -     - 

(2 p.)  833  12.  2  -  (5)  190,281,1207 

2.  18     -     - 

-     -     1023  12.  7       -     -     -     -       996 

3.2,5,6    - 

-     -       117  12.  8,  11      -     -     -     1024 

3.  4      -     - 

-     -       747  12.  10     -    -     (lp.)  1258 

3.  7—11    - 

-     449,450  12.15       -     -     -     (6>  87 

3,  13    -    - 

-     -        90  12.  IP— 23  -     -     -      486 

LXDEX  OF  SCRirTURES. 


Ch.  Ver. 

P*g 

\Ch.  Vtr.                       Pape 

12.24    -     - 

-    -       142 

3.  7—14     -     -    -      458 

12.  29    -    - 

-     -        24 

3.  18     -    -     -     -     1040 

13.  5      -     - 

-     -      935 

1  JOHN. 

13.  7,  8       - 

-    -      649 

1.  3      -    -    -    -      814 

13.8      -    - 

-     (1)  907 

1.  7      -    -     -    163,  808 

13.  10,  15   - 

-      (6)445 

1.  9       -     -    -    -       806 

13.  17     -    - 

-     -     I12S 

2.  1       -    -    (9)  269,  874 

13.  18     -    - 

-     -     1144    2.  6       ----'  884 

13.20,21     - 

-    -     1108 

2.  16     -    -    -     -      454 

JAMES. 

2.  19    -     -    -     -        94 

1.4    -    - 

-      981,  982   2.  20, 27    -     -     (4)  167 

1.6—8      - 

-    -     1028    3.  1       -     -    -     812, 813 

1.  17     -    - 

-        (5)  38 

3.  1—3  -   164,  783,  809, 

1.  26     -     - 

-     (5)  151 

813 

1. 27    -    - 

-     -     1002 

3.5      -     -     -    -       141 

2.  10    -    - 

-    111,770 

3.8        -     -     -     (5)190 

%  17—20,  26 

-    -      280 

3.  14—18  -    -     -      972 

4.7       -     - 

-     -        93 

4.  8      -    -    -     -      730 

4.  14    -    - 

-     -      639 

5.  4,  5      -     -     454,  940 

5.  17     -     - 

-     -     1219 

5.  6,  8      -    -     -       541 

1  PETER. 

5.  10    -     -    -     -      115 

1.3—5      - 

-    -      239 

5.  21     -    -     -     -     1017 

1.7      -    - 

-     (9)  266 

JUDE. 

1.8     -    - 

-     282,312 

6.     -    -    -         130,  131 

1.  10   -    - 

-     (5)  1267 

20.  21     -    -    -     -     1093 

1.  11     -    - 

-    -      235 

24.  25     -    -     -     -      186 

1.  12    -    - 

-    (3)1025 

REVELATION. 

1.  18,  19  - 

-     53G,  788 

1.5      -    -    -    -      787 

2.2      -    - 

-    -       165 

1.5—7     -     -     146,554 

2.  4,  6       - 

-     -      479 

1.  7      -     -    -     -     1294 

2.6      -    - 

-     -      881 

1.  10    ---    444,  445 

2.  7      -    - 

-    891,  910' 

2.  1       -    -    -    -     1130 

2. 21     -    - 

-      (5)  -269 

2.  7      -     -    -     -      540 

2.21,22    - 

-     -      226 

2.  10     -     -    -     -     1046 

2.  21—23  - 

-    -       884 

2.26,27     -     -    -      407 

2.  24     -    - 

-  140, 141 ; 

2.  28     -    -     -     (5)  546 

3.  8      -     - 

-     -      972, 

3.  17     -     -     -    -      839 

3.  13     -     - 

-  353,  1203 

3.  21     -    -      (6,  8)  407 

3.  20     -    - 

-     -      734 

4.4,10,11      -     -      691 

3.  20,  21     - 

-     -      822 

4.8—11     -    -    -     1306 

5.5      -    - 

-     -       955 

5.  5—11      -      (4)  267, 

5.8      -    - 

-    -        93 

(4)  268 

2  PETER. 

5.6—9      -    -     -      274 

I.  1      -    - 

-     -      935 

5.  6, 8—12      -    -      273 

1.4      -     - 

-     -       846 

5.  9      -     -    -     787,  793 

1.  10    -     - 

-    -       826 

5.  9,  12      -     -     -     1306 

1.  19     -     - 

-     -         97    5.9—14     -    -    -     1105 

3.5-15     - 

-    -      646 

5.  11-13  -    -     -      271 

856 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


Ch.   Vcr.                       Page 

Ch.  Ver.                        Page 

5.  12  -  -   272,  1197 

18.  20,  21  -  -  -   305 

6.2  -  (10)269,1193 

19.  10  -  -  -  -   923 

6.  14—17  -  (4,  5)  29, 

19.12  -  -  -     -     1139 

1294 

19.  13  -  -  -   (3)  268 

6.  15,  16  -  (4)267,  (4) 

19.  16  -  (3)  267,  (3)  26S 

268,  (5)  587 

20.  12  -  -  -  -  1280 

7.  9,  15  -  -   (3)  556 

20.  15  -  -   (4,  5)  388 

7.  13—17   -  638,  689 

21. 1301 

7.  14  -  -  -  -  1301 

21.  1—4   -  -  -   521 

7.  16  -  -  -  (8)  791 

21.3   -  -  (2  p.)  1005 

7.  16, 17  -  -  -   521 

21.  3, 4  -  -  -  -  1302 

11.  15  -  -  -  -   676 

21.  5—8   -  -  -   680 

12.  7—12  -  -  -   504 

21.  10  -  -  -  -  1303 

12.  11  -  -  -  -   356 

21.27  -  686,  (2 p.)  1100 

12.12   -  -  -   92,93 

22.  1—5   -  -  -  1303 

14.6,8  -  -  (3  p.)  1136 

22.  1,  2,  14   -  -   552 

14.  10,  11  -  -  -   678 

22.  2   -  -  -  (4)  266 

14.  13  -  -  -  -   653 

22.  2,  14   -  -  -   540 

15.3   -  -  -  275,503 

22.  16  -  (4,15)266,878 

15.  3,  4   -  -  (10)  269 

22.17   -  839,(4)1170 

16.  19  -  -  -  -   503 

22.  17,20  -  -  -  1292 

17.  6   -  -  -  -   503 

22.  20  -  -  -  -   146 

857 

72* 

ENLARGED 

WDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 

N.  B.  Turn  to  the  particular  article  you  want,  a3  in 
a  Dictionary  or  Concordance,  but  look  not  under  Christ 
for  atonement  or  redemption,  but  at  the  very  words  them- 
selves, and  so  in  every  Instance. 

If  you  find  not  the  term  you  seek,  look  for  another  of 
similar  import,  such  as  conversion  and  regt titration. 

The  figures  refer  to  the  numbers  of  the  Hymns  and 
of  the  Pages,  which  always  answer  to  each  other. 

When  a  verse  of  a  Hymn  is  referred  to,  it  is  denoted 
by  a  parenthesis :  Thus,"  (9)  10,  denotes  the  ninth  verse 
of  the  tenth  Hymn. 


Aaron  and  Christ     -      200 
his  breast-plate     - 
Melchizedec  and    Christ 
901,  90S,  909 
Moses  and  Joshua  -    472 
Abba,  Father    -     (5,  6)164, 
(9,10)165,810,811,813, 
996 
Abel  and  Christ    -    -      142 
Abounding  iniquity  -    598, 
600 
grace   -  125,135,156,163 
AbraJtam,  stones  made  chil- 
dren of     -    -     -      148 
.Abraham's  God    -     -      784 
intercession    for    Sodom 
1844 
rail      -    -    -    -      (4)287 
:~uith  and  obedience,     - 

3,4  286 
olessing  on  the  Gentiles 
587,  528,  530 
offering  his  Son     -      330 
■Jbfince.  from  God,  depre- 
cated   -    -    -    -      396 
for  ever,  intolerable  -  392, 

and  presence  of  God  and 
Chris!    -    -    -    -    39-2 
from  public  worship  pain- 
ful   -----     291 
ibsent    Saviour,    gone    to 
prepare  a  place  for  his 
people    -    -    -    -    538 
ove  to  the  -    -    312 

memorial  of  the    -    533. 

BS8 


Accursed  tree  -  - 
Achur,  valley  of  - 
Activity  in  religion 


Acceptance,  through  Christ 

alone    -    -     -    -     1095 

Accepted  time      -      2p.833, 

(4)985,  1094, 1223 

Access  to  the  throne  of  grace 

by  a  mediator    -  "  422, 

801 

119G 

883 

1011 

1043 

Adam,  corrupt  nature  from 

86,  150 

fall  of  -----     107 

sovereign  of  the  creatures 

(9)55 

first  and  second  -82 

their  dominion     -    -    95 

Admiration,  and  joy  -  1195 

of  the  love  of  God  -  1015 

Adoption     -   164,  165,  809— 

813 

spirit  of,  desired 

(9,10)165 

and  election  -    -    -    125 

Adoration     -     -     -     -     503 

See  Worship 

Advice  to  youth   -  589,  590, 

592,  593 

Advocacy  o( Christ  -  (3)148, 

258,  259 

Advocate,  christian  (9)869, 

(9)270,  870,  874 

Affections,  inconstant  -  375 

on  things  above    -    1188 

unsanctined      -    -      451 

spiritual,  described  -  299 

desired.    .       -    149,408 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


fjjiicted,  Christ's    conipa-- .?// in  God    -    - 
sion  to  them  -    -    206,  AU-aeeing  God 

Ajjucttons     of   the   enure! 

487—49:- 

corporal  and  mental    36> 

courage  in  them    -      36:- 

difference  between  those 

of  saints  and    Binners 

403 

hope  in  them  -    -. 

376 
light  and  short  -     (4)286 
heavy   and    overwhelm- 
ing   -    -    293,368,621 
instructions  by  them  4u:i. 
624 
moderated     -    -    -    183 
pleading  with  God  under 
them    -    -    -     -     1030 
gentle     - 

profit    by,    and    support 

under  them     -    -    023 

resignation  to  them     29? 

329,  622 

removed  by  prayer  -  380, 

regulated  by  providence 

6T 

sanctified    -    -  401.  624. 

2p.l26t) 

submission    under    tbera 

71.  297,  329.   331,  622, 

support,  trust,  a. id  com 

fort  under  them    -    67 

388,  395 

the  Rod  kissed  -  9c 

trying  our  giaces     -    13, 

presence  of  God  desired 
in  them    -    -    -    1255J 
sweet    -     - 
recovery  from  -  , 

lp.1260  L?n^er    and    love   of  God 
without  rejection    -    133        11,12,24,(1,5—7)45,80 
Agrd,    saints,     flourishing      See    Wrath,    Vtngcance% 
483 
prayer  and  song  of  -  597  Annual  Day,  return  of  one 
reflection  and  hope  o  1230 

sinners     at     death     and  Answer    to    the    Cnurch's 
judgment         -    -    592;         prayers      -    -    -     603 
.Agur's  wish     -    -     -    980         Fee  Frryr 
111  in  All,  Christ  tl     C  rist,  bis  ruin    -   502 

tian's  -    -    -    922      \  503, 505 

God     -    -    170.  171.4M 
859 


(5,  6)956 
-     10,  11 
111  sufricience     of   Christ 
289 
of  God    -----    14 
of  erace  in  duty  and  suf- 
fering      -     -    201,202 
divini  .5;349 

Almost  christian      -    -     94 
ity  -  305,  310 
m  of  tlie  world  -  454 
deprecated  -    -    297 

6)658, 
lp,U38, 
(6)2p.ll40 
-    320 
Anchor,  hope  an  - 

of  gospel  Lrr>. 
Angel 

Christ  - 

their  fall  -  89 
punished,  and  man  saved 
130,  131 
vanquished   and  misera- 
ble     -    -    -      (6,  7)49 
ed  by       -    -    -    855 
good)  guardian  -   (5)508, 
628 
praise  the  Lord   -    48.  49 
happy  at  the  conversion 
of  sinners     -       (6)228 
present i.' .''lurches 

(1,2)184 
-i  jrii>-r:o  Christ   864 
and  to  Chri  tians    -    1025 
to  Christ  and 
28  493 
their  reply  to  the  yoman 
that  sought  Christ  -  362 
song  a?  the  birth  of 
215,847,848 
subject  te  Christ  -  (6)132, 
(4,223 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 

Anticipation  of  death  and  Atonement  of  Christ    -  1-tr 

glory        -         405,  406  —140,  282, 555, 792 

(4,  7,  8)597 J     gratitude  for  it      -      793 

Apollos,    nothing    without      pleaded     -    -    -    -    794 

God       -     -     -      (4)118  Attributes  of  God  -   38—42 

Apostacy  deprecated  -  1157,  Author  tin    of     magistrates 

1158         from  God   -    -    -    017 

Apostate  perishing      -      94  Autumn  •    -    -     -    -     122-2 

Apostles  commissioned  114  Avenger^    God    an,  of  his 

Apparel,  spiritual         -  Saints      -     -    - 

(0,  7)156,  195  Aicakpned  sinner      -       110 
I  to  God,  against  per-       sinner's      inquiry      and 
secutors      -     -    -    301,         prayer       -    -     -     1012 
concerning  our  sincerity  B. 

336,  33?  Babes,  new  born,  described 

our  humility       -    -    29?  165 

Ark,  Noah  preserved  in  it  Babylon,  ruin  of  it,  predict- 

822]        ed      -----    502 

placed  in  Zion    -    -    477      falling 503 

Arm  of  the  Lord  made  bare      fallen    -----    505 

(6)123,  4p.ll3S  Babylon  s     fall     predicted 

r    church  sealed  on  Christ  1130 

(3)570  Bac I slider,   invited  to  re- 

Irmour,  the  spiritual  -  1021  turn      -     830,839,891 

of  the  gospel     (4)358,428      prayer  of  one   -    -     1031 

Arms   of   everlasting    love  Backsliders,  in  distress  and 

(3)138  desertion    -    -     -    372 

Ascension  of  Christ    -  238.      restored    -         -    -    383 

241  -244,  8G0,  803      pardoned    -  157, 158,  464 

Ashamed,  not  of  Christ,  or  Backslidtnjs,   and   returns 

his  gospel    -    339,  340,  •  375,  1031,  1032 

551      dreaded  -  824,  1157,  1158 

Assistance,  gracious      -       !  Banquet  of  love    -544,560 

(6)320' Baptism     -     -     1160— 11 -J 

in  duty      -    -    -    -    202      and  circumcision  -  525 — 

in  the   spiritual   warfare  532 

138,  184,  359      the  commission       -    525 

against    sin    and    Satan      believers      buried     with 

202  Christ  in    -    -     -    526 

AssociatioJis,  of  Ministers,     of  infants       -      529,  531 

and  Churches  -  1141—     children  devoted  to  God  in 

1149 

spiritual,    registered    in!    preaching,  and  the  Lord's 

heaven     -    -    -    1141 !        Supper  -    -    -    -    532 

Assurance,  of  interest  -  300,  i  Barren  rig-tree    -    -     1229 

339  Bartimeus's  prayer    -  1087 

of  heaven    -    -    395, 658  Beatific  vision,  longed    for 

oftheloveof  Christ  -289,!  434,  691,  693 

300  Beatitudes    -    -    -     -     389 

desired    -    (6)19,  (10)39,  Beaut,i  of  Christ  -  516,  567 


8)209,  343,  (6—8)678 
Astonishing  love  and  grace 


Atheism,  practical  -  44,  87, 
599,600 
punished-     -    -    -    598 
S60 


of  Christ's  righteousness 
156 


164,176     of  the  church      -       480, 


(5,7)481,  565 
of  gospel  ministers  -  123 
of  holiness     -    -    -    900 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 

JBeantu  of  saints  -  430,  482i  Bodies  of  the    saints,   the 

Believe  and  be  saved  -    283         care  of  God    1003,  1006 

,r,  described    -    165      temples  of  the  Holy  Guost 

baptized       -    -    525,526  1017 

death  and  burial  of  a  662  iforfy,  the  church,  Christ's 

Benefits  by  Christ* s  lif  390 

Benevolence,    a     dutv   and  Boldness,     holy,     at      the 

pleasure  -    -    884,904;        throne  of  grace   -   1075 

Bible,  precious,  (See  Scrip-  j     in  Christ's  cause    -    946 

turc*)    -    -    -    -    023     longed  for    lp.1010,  1011 

Birth,  does  not  convey  grace  Book  of  life  -    727,829 

148      interest  in  it     -    2p.ll00 

fust  ami  second      -      147'     of  nature  and   scripture 

of  Christ    -  212.215.  218,  99,  100,  102 

264,847—850     of  God's  decrees      -      19 

miracles  at  the     -    8,220      of  life-    -     -     (6)19,383 

Birth-dan  hymn      -      1230  Branch  of  promise,  Christ 

//'////complained  of         the  -  (9,  12)45.,  (2)520 

599,600 {Brazen serpent    -    281,875 

Blessed,  the  described  - 162,  Br,  ad  of  life      -    876.  1269 

359.  397,  396,  400,     of  life,  Christ  the  -  (3)205 

dead  in  the  Lord     -    653  537 

Blessedness,  of  gospel  times  |     strengthening     -    (12)80 

123 

of  heaven     -     274, 087. 

689,  698 


only  in  God  and  Christ 
170, 171,  392 
Blessings,  of  Abraham  on 
tile  Gentiles  -  527,  52S. 
530 
of  God  on  business  -  413 
requested    on    the    word 
1086 
and  presence  of  God  de- 
sired   -    -    -    -     I07i> 
Blessings,    of  the    gospel 
125,  194,  520 
of  a  family      -    415,  41€ 
of  the  country  -  582,  583 


605 

1087 
142 


of  a  nation    -    -    - 

of  the  sprini       -     - 

Blind  man's  prayer   - 

Blood  of  Abel        -     - 

of  Christ,  cleansing    - 

84,  176,   (4,6)181. 

(4,6)200,  230,282,  323 

seal  of  the  New  Testa 

ment      -    -     -     -    535 

ond  flesh,  our  food  -  549, 


spirit  and  water 
ousting,  excluded 

- 

550 
541 
127, 

in  Christ     -    - 
861 

539 

1 .") ") 
501 

Breathing,    after    comfort 

and  deliverance   -    373 

after  holiness    -     -    178 

Brethren,  love  to  them    972 

Bnd.grooiu,      Christ      the 

heavenly     -     877,  1269 

Broad  and  narrow  way    - 

(1)94 

Brother,  Christ  a   -     (6)147 

.  [4)809,  03)958 

Brotherly  love  -    -    -     313 

reproof       -     -     (3,  4)575 

Buii  ling  on  the  Rock  -  *81 

Burden  of  sin     -     954,  955 

Burial  of  a  saint   -    -    662 

with    Christ  in  baptism 

526 

Business,  of  life  blest    4i3 

of  glorified  Saints       274, 

688,689 

C. 

Ceesar's  dues     -     -     (5)615 

Call  of  the  gospel   195— 198 

accepted    -    -     -    -    514 

Calling,  effectual  -  795,796 

and  glorification      -    823 

a  person   to  the  work  of 

the  ministry     -     1126, 

1133 

-    '5)536,854,1196 

(  rose 

Caiman,  the  heavenly     - 

2p.784 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS* 


Canaan,  the  happiness  of  it 

longed  for  -    -    -    950 

way  to  it  -    -    -    -    919 

See  Heaven 

Israel  led  to  it    -    -    473 

lost  through  unbelief  450 

and  heaven    (4,  5.  I!)  159 

47-2,  b\5G 

Captat n  of  salvation 

(11)209,  (11)270,  (6)1193, 

(3)1278 

Care  of  God  over  his  flints 

508 

Cares  welcomed    -     (3)395 

Carnal  mind,  enmity  of  the 

82 

joys  parted  with    -    349. 

350 

reason  humbled    128,  129 

Cause,  our,   left  with  God 

(3, 4;  07 

Ceremonial  law     -    -    774 

Ceremonies,  mere  externai, 

vain       -    -    -    -    315 

Chains  and  fetters  of  sin 

(4)lp.9S6 

Change   produced    by    the 

gospel    -    -    -    -    121 

Characters  of  Christ    2G6— 

270 

of  true  christians    -    1G5 

Charity    -   964,  975,  1150— 

1151 

and  love      -    -    314,316 

and  uncharitableness  315 

to  the  poor  305,  (I,  2)306. 

637 

blessing  attending  -   307, 

309 

and  justice    -    -    -    475 

mixed  with  imprecations 

491 

Chastisement     -      461,  462 

See  Afflictions 

Chanty       -    -    -    176,  686 

Children,  (infant?,)   in  the 

covenant  of  grace  527, 

528 

every  dav   given  to  the 

Lord     -    -    -    -     1054 

Christ's  regard    to  them 

1055 

devoted  to  God      -    528. 

529,  531 

instructed,     -    -    81, 589 

piaisiivi  God       -    -    588 

"S52 


Children  made  blessings 

413,  411 

of  God,  (christians)  -  164 

their  characters    -      165, 

812,  813 

their  privileges  desired 

(7)165 

Christ   -    -     -    -    211.  278 

Aaron  the  true    -    -    772 

and  Aaron     -     -     -    260 

and  Abel  -     -     -     -     140 

Adam  the  second    -    83, 

95,  756 

Advocate    -    -    870, 874 

all  m  all      -    -    922,  923 

his  all-sufficiency    -    236 

Angel  of  the  covenant  902 

of  gospel  grace      -      893 

his  ascension  -    242,  244, 

518 

the  beloved,  described 

567 
Brazen  Serpent  -  875 
Bread  of  Life  -  -  876 
Bridegroom  -  -  -  877 
Brother  -  (4)809,  (3)958 
the  burden  of  the  song 

1104, 1105 
Captain  of  Salvation 

(6)1193,  (3)1278 
his  characters    -    -    266 
chief  among  ten  thousand 
879 
the    church's  foundation 
479 
his  comins,  the  signs  of  it 
.     599 
his  commission  gracious 
224.  225,  283 
his     condescension    and 
glorification    -    -    250 
Consolation  of  Israel  880 
Corner-Stone     -    -    881 
covenant  made  with  him 
132 
first  and  second  coming 
of,  or  his  incarnation, 
kingdom,  and  judgment 
217,  222,  677 
the  Creator    -    -    -    649 
crucified,  esteemed  fool- 
ishness -    -    -    -    183 
the  true  David  -  132,  317 
his   death   and  resurrec 
tion   232,  233,  237,  254, 
255 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Christy  desire  of  all  nations 
(6)218 
Door  -----  883 
his  eternity  -  -  649 
exalted  to  the  kingdom 
250,  253,  262,  513,  514. 
517.  516 
example  -  -  318.^84 
faith  in  his  blood  -  323 
Fore-runner  -  - 
Foundation  -  881,885 
Fountain  opened  BE 
Friend  -  -  -  e86,  1103 
gift  of  God  -  - 
God  and  man  -  -  132 
his  Godhead  -  -  -  64^< 
his  glory  and  grace  -  213 
g!orv  in  heaven  -  692 
Guide  -  -  -  -  1285 
Head  ol  the  church  -  69u 
our  hope  -  323,  381,  383 
human  and  divine  nature 
16.212,204,715 
Husband  -  -  -  -  877 
Iminanuel  -  -  -  892 
incarnation  and  dominion 

IS 

incarnation  and  sacririee; 

140 

Jesus    -    -    -    691,  1193' 

the  king,  and  the  church' 

his  spouse    -     480,  461 

King  of  saints  -    893,895 

his  kingdom   among  the 

Gentiles  -     I,  477,481, 

482,  513,  514 

kinsman    -    -         -    896 

Lamb  of  God     -    -    897 

worthy  is  the  Lamb  1105 

Leader  -----    898 

Life  of  the  soul  -    -    699 

Light    -----    900 

Lord  of  all   -    -    394,895 

his  love  to  enemies    31 

316 
his  majesty  -    1,  15.").  257 
master     -      (1)955,1208 
his  mediatorial  kingdom 
256,  517—519 
Melchizedec    -  901,  1104> 
messenger  of   the  cove- 
nant   -----  902 
Messiah    -    -    -    -    903 
Morning  star       -    -    878 
aanjes  and  titles  -    267 — 
270 
863 


Christ,  his   obedience  and 
death    ---     -      193 
his  orhces    -    -    -     -  26,» 
passover      -    -    -    -  904 
Pearl  of  great  price  -  905 
hi9    personal  glories  and 
government    -     -     515 
Physician  of  the  soul    906 
Physician  of  the  soul  and 
body     -    -     -    -      907 
power  and  wisdom  of  God 
542 
praised  by  children  -  568 
Pnest,  the  ureal  high  908, 
909 
Prince  and  Saviour  -  987 
Prophet,  Priest,  and  King 
265,  517—519,  910 
Ransom    -    -    -808,911 
Refuge    -    -    -    -    1023 
his  resurrection    on   the 
Lord's  day    -    444,  445 
Righteousness,  our  -  912 
Rock  smitten     -    -    913 
Saviour,  the  only  914,967 
able  and  willing      -      863 
sent  by  the  Father  -  224, 
22*  283 
Shepherd  -    -    -         915 
our  strength    and    right- 
eousness    -    -    -    154 
Strong  Hold   -    -         916 
his  sufferings  and  king- 
dom     -    232,  241.  254, 
255 
his  sufferings  for  our  sal- 
vation   -    -    -    -    231 

Sun 917 

his  titles    -  264,  267—270 

Vine 918 

Wav 914 

Wav  to  Canaan    -      919 
Way,  Truth,  and  Life 

920 
Wisdom,  Righteousness, 
and  Sanctilkation,  &c. 
921 
his  zeal  and  reproaches  229 
See  other  articles  concerning 
Christ,  under  their  re- 
spective terms 
Christian,  almost  one  -    94 
awakened    -    -    -    1012 
character  of  a  true    -  165 
church  made  of  Jews  and 
Geatileg     -    -    -    48*3 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Christian,  qualifications  of 
one  -  -  -  474—476 
crying  for  mercy  -  1013 
longing  for  an  interest  in 
Christ  -  -  -  -  1014 
his  daily  hymn  -  2p  1014 
choosing  the  good  part 

1015 
admiring  the  love  of  God' 
in  Christ    -    -  2p.l015 
devoting  himself  to  Uod 

1016! 
praying  to  go  forward    - 
-2p  1010 
admiring  the  law  as  a  rule 


Christian     watching     anu 

praying  -  -  -  1038 
bis  prayer   answered  by 

crosses     -    -    -    1039 

growinc  in  grace  -    1040 

to  God    -    -    1041 

remembering  all  the  wav, 

fcc.  -  -  -  -  1042 
wailing  for  the  coming  of 

his  Lord  -  -  -  1043 
desirous  of  finishing    his 

course  with  joy  -  1044 
committing  his  departing 

spirit  to  Jesus  -  1015 
crowned       -     -    -    1046 


3p.l016  Christian  Life  -  345—396 
his  bodv  the  temple    of  Christian   religion,  its   ex- 

the  Spirit  -  -  1017,  cellence  -  -  -  116 
imploring  the  Divine  pre-:     internal  evidence  of  the 

sence   -    -    -    Sp.1017  115 

happy  in  the  salvation  of!     virtues    -    -    -    151,320 

God  -  -  -  3p.l017j  weak  not  to  be  despised 
a  pilgrim      -     -         1018  315 

his  song  -  -    1019  Church,  Jewish  and  Chris- 


running  the  race    -    1020 
fighting  the  good  fight 

1021 
on  his  spiritual  voyage 

1022 
tempted  -     -    -    -    1023; 
his  temptations   modera- 
ted -    -    -    -         1024 1 
ministered  toby  angels     ! 
1025  j 
welcoming  the  cross    -    I 
2p.l024J 
walking  in  daikness  and 
trusting     -    -    -    1026 
complaining  of    sin  and 
inconstancy  1027, 1028 
lamenting  pride    -     1029 


tian  -  -  -  459 — 524 
bcautvofit  -  418,480, 
481,484,485,565 
birth-place  of  Saints  482 
built  on  Jesus  Christ  479 
her  complaints  avenged 

505 
delight  and  safety  in  it 

429 

destruction    of    enemies 

proceeds  from  thence 

614 

espousals  to  Christ   -  564 

gathered  and  settled  477, 

478 

of  the  Gentiles     -       243 

(1,5,6)4*1, 


pleading  with  God  under      God  fights  for  her  -    50O, 


affliction    -    -    -   1030 
backsliding  and  returning 
1031 
falling  and  recovered    - 

1032 
wishing    to     be     as    in 

months  past  -  -  1033 
troubled,  but  making  God 

his  refuge  -  -  1034 
persecuted  -  -  -  1035 
cast  down,  but  hoping  in 

God  -  -  -  -  1036 
his  request  -    -    -    1037 

864 


598,  602 

God's  presence  there  426, 

427,  477,  478 

God's  special  delight  477, 

478,482 
God's  garden  -  -  483 
enclosed  -  -  -  -  566 
going  to  it  -  -  418,  419 
its  happiness  -  -  497 
the  house  and  care  of  God 

494, 495 

Jews  and  Gentiles  united 

in  it  -----    482 

increase  of  it     -   -   60» 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


u!kurch,   prayer  of  the,  in  I  Colon ies  planted    -    -    607 

distress       -    -    -    490  t  .>me  to  Jesus 

persecuted    -    -  48  hrist    -    -    - 

restored  by  prayer  -'  from  the  covenant 

brirt     -    -     134 

afety  in  troubk  -    116 


in  desolations     -    49.5. 
496,  • 


a  nation     -    -    -    464 
the  spouse  of  Chris 
in  tlie 

1  187,570 

its  worship  and  o 

described     -    -    -     1121 

formed    -    -    -    -     1124 

presence  of  Christ  the  joy 

Of  it     -     -  -    -     -    11-22 

■  to  it  inquired    -  11-23 

gging  a  pastor  of  the: 

-     -     -    -    1127 

praying     for    its    pastor 

when  ill    -    -    -     113] 

craving  for  its  minister 

1133 

choosing  deacons    -  1 13.5 

Christ's  care  of  churches 

and  ministers    -     1132 

in  a  low  condition 

2p.ll45 
comforted  in  trouble 

3p.ll45 
v  of  it  predicted  1136. 
1 137 
praved  for  -    1137—1140. 
1159 
"'7—513. 
—1159 
i .  disso- 
ciations 

rs  characteri- 
zed    -     -     -     474—476 
.  and  Baptism 
- 
abolished  -     -    -     -    530 
i  of  Zion     -    474.  475 
Cleansing  blood  or 

176.  181 
Cloudy  pillar      - 

5  461 
Clothing,  spiritual 

Collections  for  poor  church- 
es and  ministers  -  I1S0 
-1154 

W5 


from  the  hope  of  heaven 
395 


the  safetv  and  honour  of     holiness  and  paid 

of  life  blest    -    -    -    413 

and  pardon       -    157.  1.5-8 
under    sorr 

and  mind      -    388, 

from  the  divine  presence 

393 

from    the    promises  and 

faithfulness  of  God 

134,  210 

restored    -    -    -    -     300 

and  support  in  God  -  236, 

362,  363 

from  ancient  providences 

365.  470 

Commission  of  Christ  -  224, 

225,  283 

of  the  Apostles      -     114 

Communion,  with  Christ 

1205 

desired     -     172.  515—  S17 

with  Saints  -    -    -    972 

with  Christ    and   Sainta 

416.  511.  534 

with    our     own    heart3 

1047 

between  Christ  and    hisj 

church    -    -    558 — 563 

between  saints  in  heaven 

and  on  earth  -   5.6  45o 

-    -    814 

Company  of  Saints,  the  best 

Vj'J.  511 

Compaq  —ance 

of  God  -    -    -    -    830 

of  God  -  24.  30.32,35.36 

of  Christ      -    -     -     1055 

of  Christ  to  the  afflicted 

and  tempted    -    -    206 

of  advins  Saviour  -  536, 

554 

Complaints,  of  inability  to 

do  good    -    -    -    1027 

ofinconstancy      -    1038 

of  pride,  atheism,  oppres- 

'  :>:oo, 
vm 
73 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Complaint  of  hardness  of 

heart    -    371,  968,  986, 

1031 

of  stupidity  in   hearing 

and  prayer  -  -  1093 
of  unfruitfulness  -  12-29 
under  great  pain  -  1250 
of  heavy    afflictions    in 

mind  and  body  -  368 
of  absence  from   public 

worship  -  -  -  291 
of  the  church  -487—493 
of  deceit  and  flattery  599, 
600 
of  desert  ion  -  373,376 
of  vain  discourse  -  600 
of  dulness  -  -  341,  370 
of  in-dwelling  sin  -  110 
373 
of  ingratitude  324,(3)578 
of  sickness  -  -  -  626 
of  sloth  and  negligence 

341,370 
of  temptation  -  373,  374 
of  quarrelsome  neighbours 

general      -    -    -    -    621 
Condemnation,  by  the  law 
110,152 
none  to  believers    -    289 
Condemned  by  self,  but  pray- 
ing and  hoping    -    988 
Condescending     grace     of 
Christ    -    -    -    -    851 
Condescension  of  God  -  732 
of  God  to  our  affairs  -  27 
to  our  worship  -  205,  423 
of  Christ      -     (4)220,250 
Conduct,  holy,  enforced  884 
Confession,  of  our  poverty 
109 
of  sin,   repentance   and 
pardon,    -    84,  85, 157, 
158, 159—162,  345,  368, 
379 
Confidence  in  God  289,  298, 
1004  ,1062 
I    under  trials  and  afflictions 
67 
Conflict    -    -    -    759,  1027 
Conqueror,  Christ  a  (10)269, 
(10)270,553,  (3)652,716 
Conquerors,  believers     - 
(4,5)289,    359,   (4)651, 
(4)680 

see 


Conscience,  to  be  heard     - 

(4)1223 

secure  and  awakened  110 

tender 290 

the  pleasures  of  a  good 

one      -    -    -    299, 354 

its  guilt  relieved  -  84,  85, 

157,  158,  161,  323,  379, 

383 

Consolation  of  Israel    -  880 

Constancy  in  the  gospel  192 

See  Courage 
Contention,  complained  of 
364 
and  love   -    -    -    -    314 
Contentment  -  935,  980,994 
— 997  See  Resignation 
christian     -    -    354,  390 
cherished      -    -    -     297 
and  love    -    -    -    -    314 
Contrition  of  heart    -     993 
Conversation,  Christian,  re- 
commended  -    -    884 
Converse  with  God    -    409, 
439,  440 
Conversion,  a  work  of  effi- 
cacious grace      -    795 
its  nature  and  author  - 

147, 176 

effected  by  divine  power 

517,  518 

the  difficulty  of  it   -    151 

delayed    -   592—594,635 

the  wonder  of  earth  -  506 

of  a  sinner,  or  the  joy  of 

heaven  -  328,797,1156 

praise  to  God  for  it  (4)88 

800 

earnestly  desired  (4, 5)86, 

149 

on  the  ascension  of  Christ 

517—519 

of  the  thief   -    -    -    798 

of  Zaccheus    -    -    -  796 

of  Jews  andGentile9  -  1, 

482,511 

Conviction  of  sin  by  the  law 

110, 152 

by  the  cross  of  Christ  - 

353, 384 
spiritual    -    -    768,  1012 
Convinced  sinner,  the   in- 
quiring    -    -    -    1012 
encouraged    -    -    -  1094 
Corner-stone,    Christ    the 
88Z 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTb. 


Gorncr-Stonc,an  emblem  of  Creation,  a  summary  view 


of  il 745 

of  the  world  -  -  -  55 
of  man  -  -  -  745,  746 
Creating  Wisdom,  gong 
to  it  -----  747 
new   -    -    -    -    147,  149 


Christ  -    - 
Coronation  of  Christ  -  5*34.; 

Correction.    See  Ar. 
Corrupt  nature  from  Adam 

v  150      . 

Corruption  of  manner;  ge-j     new  and  old     -    147,  149 

neral    -    -    -    598,  600     calltd  upon  to  praise  God 

See  Depravity  51 

Counsel  of  God's  will  -  749      and  preservation     -    646 

and  support  i'rom  God  -    Creatures,   their  love  dan- 

102,  104.  3C3,        gerous    -  -    347 

to  young  persons 


no  trusting  them  -  14.  J 5, 

35,  36.  335 

God  far  above  Lb 

their  vanity     -    -    -   455 

vain  and  God  all-sufficient 

1 1,  15 

praising  God      -    51—54 

•    re-streams,  low.  and 

in  temptation  and  trouble!        spi  inga  of  life  high    - 

395  (7,8)44 

in  duty  and  sufTerings    -    Cross  o:  ".1196 

20  i,  357      of  i  jry  -  551 


Counsellor,  Christ  -  (2  264, 

Counsels  of  peace  bet 

the  Father  and  Christ' 

Courage,  christian,    called 
up  -     -    -    -    340,  357 


in  death  -   259.  405.  406. 
597.673 
in  persecution  -  192, 889, 
360 
spiritual    '4-6  946,  1143 
longed  for  -  1010.  J  p.  1011 
loienant,    of    works     re- 
nounced   -    -    3p.lOJ6 
-ks.  cannot  save  152 
with  Abraham    527,  530, 


attraction 

lit    -    -    1199 

flying  to  it    -     -  -     -  770 

and  benefits  - 

1196,1201 

benefits  of  it  -    -    -    555 

the  Christian  taking  it  up 

996,  999 

salvation  in  it    -    -    192 

repentance  flowing  from 

326 


God      -    -    -     (6—8)997     crucifixion  to   the  world 
of  grace  made  with  Christ.'        by  it       -    -    -    -    53'J 

our  comfort      -     132\ Crosses,   prayer   a. 
;f  prace  our  glorv    754—         by  them    -     -    -    1039 
-     -     -     1024 
supporting  under  trouble  Crown  him 

ry  promised    -  1046 
Dleaded      -    -    -    -    7^6      of  rig]  -    653 

children  therein    527,  5;!-  '  I  sin  -  94,  151, 

unchangeable   -  139  174 

its  promises    -    -    -   200      to  the  world  -    -    -    539 
sealed  and  sworn  135,  535  '  Christ    afresh 

hope  in  it  under  tern  352 

tion 135]  Curse,  of  the  first  transgres- 

nusM    454,456,667]        sion        -    -    -    -    199 
Cowardly  souls  perishing     ,     removed  by  Christ   -  282 

turned  into  a  blessing    - 
Creation  and  Providence 

52,53,55—81,467-  in  sin     -    - 

-    .    -    .    /7  609 
567 


INDEX  OF   SURJECTS. 


D. 

Daily  devotion     -    10,11, 
336,  410 
Banger,  of  oar  earthly  pil- 
grimage     -    -    -    391 
of  neglect    -    -     198,  63.) 
of  love  to  the  creatures 
34 
of  pride     -    -    -    -    12- 
of  death  and  hell    -    643 
Darkness,  light  in    it  from 
Christ's  presence  [4  170, 

'  393 
walking  in  it    -    -     102* 
hope  in  it     -    -    -    -  949 
Spirit  of  God  addressed 
in  it    -    -    -    -    -  93-2 
of  providence  -    -    -    71 
of  earth  and  Light  of  hea- 
ven   -    -    -    -     (6)391 
Darts,  Satan's  fiery  -  374, 
395 
David,  a  type  of  Christ  132, 
317 
i    Christ  greater  than  [3)34, 
132 
Day,  one  well  spent    -  944 
of  grace  and  duty  -    635 
of  life  will  end    -    -    645 
of  humiliation  in  war  601 
of  thanksgiving     -    604. 
608—610 
of  judgment    -    6" 
everlasting  one    -    (6)391 
Deacons,  at  the  choice  of 

1135 
Dead,  raised  bv  the  gospel 
121 
to   sin    by  the    cros^  of 
Christ     -    -     -     -    352 
in  the  Lord,  blessed  -  653 
Death  of  Christ,  an  act  of 
submission,  yet  volun- 
tary    -----  251 
caused  by  sin     -    -    35 J 
and  sufferings  of  Christ 

and  resurrection  oi  Chrisi 
232,  237 
grace  and  glory  by  it   555 
of  men,  and  alHictions  un- 
der providence       -    67 
of  saints  and  sinners  401, 
405,  406,  668 
of  the  sinner  and  saint  - 
1277 
868 


Death  of  a  saint  -  653,  6o-li 
of  a  sinner  -  -  650,  661 
of  an  aged  sinner  -  592 
of  a  rich  sinner  456,  667, 
668 
and  eternity    -    652,  664, 

preparation  for  it  desired 
1279 
of  Moses  -  -  -  -  1273 
of  a  minister  -  -  1384 
a  sleep  to  good  men  1280 
deliverance  from  fear  of 
it  desired  -  -  -  1263 
victorv   over  it  through 

Christ  -  -  -  - 
the  welcome  messenger 
1271 
and  judgment  -  -  1283 
of  kindred  improved  663 
sometimes  sudden  -  643 
anticipated  with  pleasure 

(4,  7. 
sting  of  it  gone  -  (7)294, 
651 
deliverance  from  it  -  631 
and  pride       -     -    -     669 
fear  of  it  groundless    657 
desirable      -    -    655,  665 
dreadful  or  delightful  650 
overcome  by  faith  -  651, 
652 
triumphed  over,  in  view 
of  the  resurrection  572, 
674,  675 
preparation  for  -  6K 
courage  in  it    -  160 — 168, 
406,  673 
the  effect  of  sin  -    -    595 
God's  presence  in  it   396, 
654 
terrible  to  the  unconvert- 
ed       592 

made  easy  by  the  sight  of 

Christ      -     -    546,  657 

made  easy  by  a  sight  of 

heaven      -       654,  655 

and  immediate  glory  659, 

665 

meditation  on  it     -     665 

and  the  resurrection  597, 

670,  672,  674, 675 

Deceit  and  flattery    -  599, 

600 

D'ccitfulness  of  sin    -    90 

of  worldly  joys  -    - 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


',  Deliverance  from  spiritua. 
enemies    135.  294 

497 
surprising      -     -     -     507 
from  temptation  -04. 37 1 
385,  825 
from  a  tumult    - 
Deny  thyself  -    (2)94,  151, 
(3  YH 
Departure    from     God    la- 
mented -    -    -     -    375 
Dependanc c.    See  Fkttf 
531  Deportmtnt,  amiable  -  300 
Defence  in  God       -    64,  65  D  cpravity  of  nature    -    82, 
from  sin  and  Satan  -  294  66,  150 

and  salvation  in  God  298,  >     of  manners    -     59c— 600 
387,  395  \DeserUon    and  distress  of 
Deity  of  Christ  -    197,011,,         soul    305.372,376,379, 

212,  064,  715,  lp.841 

Delay  of  conversion  -  370. 

592— 594,635,  64-21 

God  will  not    -    (11)621 1 

Delaying  sinners  warned 


Declension  lamented    - 

4,  7)lp.ll45 

Decrees  of  God   -  19,  120- 

129,  727 

revealed  by  Christ    -  273 

not  to  be  vainly  prved  into 

(5)19 

Dedication  of  ourselves  to 

God    -----  355 

of  soul  to  Christ  (5,  0)136 

535 

of  children     -    528,529, 


450 1 

Delight  in  the  church,  and 

safety    -  424-427.  429, 

484,  455 

in  the  whole  of  dutv   355 

in  God    169.291,292.  298, 

311,424—426,427.435— 

440,  9to 

in  converse  with  Christ 

172,  173 
n  the  law  of  God    -  103, 


380 

and  temptation  complain- 
ed of      -     -    -     -    373 
and  hope  -    -    -    -    291 
Desire  of  all  nations.  Christ 


the 


of  Christ's  presence    392 
of   comfort  and  deliver- 
ance      -     -    -    -    37S 
of  knowledge     -    -    304 
of  holiness     -    -    -     178 
of  quickening  grace    377 
of  the  spirit  of  adoption 
164,  (9,  10)165 
Desolations,  the    church's 
safety  in  them     -    499 


105,624  Despair,  of   the 
in  ordinances  -  172,  173,  unreasonable 

426.  441 
in  worship    -   1062.  1064 
Deliverance, bezun  and  per- 
fected    -    -    -    -    382 
from  despair   -    157,  158. 

298,  385 
from  deep  distress   -  356. 

508.  509 


from  death 


humble. 

-      163 

and  hope  in  death  -  405, 

669 

deliverance  from  it     157, 

158,  294,  355 

and  presumption  -  92,  93, 

110 

sinful 808 

prevented     -    -    -    1005 


631,  634 :  Devices  of  Satan    -    92,  93 


national,  celebrated   G0i.' Devil,  his  various  tempta 


612,  1250,  1253 
from  oppression  and  false- 
hood      -    -    -    -    365 
from  persecution   -    362, 
493 
by  prayer  -  382, 386,  507, 
506 
seasonable     -    -    -    330 
from  ship  wreck   -    -    69 
Irom  slander      -    -    366 j 


tions       -    -    -     92.  93 

his  fiery  darts    -     (3  374, 

(2)395 

his  enmity  to  Christ    199 

vanquished  bv  Christ    - 

'       504, 716 

Devotion,  daily  -  410,  420, 

575 

fervent,  desired  -    -  341. 

sacred    -----  409 

73* 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Devotion,  sick  bed  62:2,  625 
See  Morning,  Evening, 
Lord's  Day 
Difficulties,  prayer  in 

2p.l0lG 
surmounted       -    -    1165 
Difficulty  of  religion,  or  sub- 
duing passions    -     151 J 
Diligence,  christian  -    194,1 
340,  357,  636,637^ 
and  Holy  Zeal   1011, 1043  j 
Direction  and  pardon  -  346 
and  defence,  prayed  furl 
(5— 8)  435  j 
and  hope  -    -    -    -    292 
and  supplies  -    -    -    363 
See  Knowledge 
Disease  of  sin    -    -    -     91 
Dismission,  Hymns  at    - 

1106—1110; 

Dissolution  of  the  world      I 

646  j 

Distance  from  God    loved 

(4)150 

Distemper  of  the  soul    -91 

Distinguishing    love    and 

grace       -  126— 131  j 

admired      -    -    -    545 

Distress,  what  to  be  done' 

in  it  -    -    -    -     (7)484  j 

of  soul,    or    backsliding: 

and  desertion  -    -    372; 

relieved    -    157,  158,  383  ■ 

Divine  nature  of  Christ  211 

and  human  197,212,264,1 

'  715 

Divinity  of  Christ-  lp.84?l 

Doctrines  and  blessings  of 

scripture     -    125 — 194 

Dominion  of  God   -    -    727 

eternal      -----    6 

over  the  sea     -    -    -    21 

of  man  over  the  creatures 

20 

Door,  Christ  the  -  (12)266, 

883 

Doubts  and  fears,  of  chris-! 

tians  discouraged  -  163 

censured    -    202,  (5)210, 

495 

suppressed  202,  294,  368, 

631,959,  1004 

removal  of  them,  desired 

343, (5)656 

removed    -    -    -    -    300 

DoTQlogies  -   1111—1115 

870 


Drawings  of  the  Spirit  o? 

God    -    -    -     -    -  93t 

Droughts,  threatening  1219 

Drunkard  and  glutton    463 

Dullness,  spiritual   -    -370 

Duties  of  religion      -    171 

assistance  in  them    -  202 

excitement  to  them    636, 

637 

constancy  in  -    (2,  3)571 

to  God  and  man  106—10*. 

475,  476 

delightful    -    -    (3,  4,355 

hindered  by  sin  -    (1)687 

help  in  them  desired    - 

(3,  6)57J 
and  privileges  -  -  1093 
difficulties  thereof  sur- 
mounted -  -  -  1165 
not  meritorious  -  -  152? 
and  delights  of  heaven 

687 

Duty  to  God  -    -     -     -  765 

to  our  neighbour  766,  960 

grace  lead's  to  it    2p.l011 

Dwelling    wkh     God    ou 

earth       -     -    -    -    476 

in  heaven      -    -    -    242 

E. 

Early  piety    -    1235—1237 

Earnest  of  the  spirit  (4)343, 

(3)659 

Earth,  no  rest  on  it     -    455 

Earthly  jovs  forsaken   349, 

350 

things,  their  vanity   1116 

mindedness,  lamented  408 

Ebenezcr  -  1008, 1227, 1228, 

1230 

Education  of  youth  -  1240, 

1241 

religious   -    -    -    81.  589 

Effects  of  Christ's  death 

145 

Effusion  of  the  Spirit  -  279 

Egypt's  plagues    -    -    459 

Election     -----    780 

consequences  of  it  -   781 

godly  consideration  of  it 

comfortable    -    -    783 

in  Christ    -    -    -    -  125 

sovereign  and  free  -  126, 

128, 129 

excludes  boasting    -    127 

Employment    of  saints   in 

heaven  -    -    -   «■    687 


fN'DEX  OF  SUBJECTS 


Encouragement,   and  invi- 
tation     - 
to  convinced  sinm: 
to  such  a?    seek   ■ 

-    -    -    -    ?62 

to  voung  persons  to  seek 

Christ'    -    -    -    -    1236 

to  the  weak  in  faith    938 

to  trust  and  love  God 

1009 

to  prayer      -    -    -    1071 

to  spread  the  gospel  1136. 

113?;  1139,  1140 

End  of  the    . 

wicked    -  397.  4U0.  401 
of  self-righteousne>5    153 
of  The  world     -     IS 
of  life,  to  be  kept  u 

Enemies,  love  to  them  -  976 
of  the  church,  disappoint- 
ed      -       -  612 
destroyed  -  4-4.5 

614 
national,  dismayed  ar.d 
destroyed  -  -'  -  60S 
prayed  for  -  317.  : 
salvation  from  spiritual  ; 
135 
triumphed  over  by  l 

bv  Christ  and  bv   chris- 
tians   -    -     - 

Emewnii  death  the  lust    - 

Enjoyment  of  Christ     1TJ. 

173 

Enlargement  desired  -    377 

granted      -    -    -     -    351 

Enmitv  between  Christ  and 

Satan     -         -    -    199 

of  toe  carnal  mind 

Enquiring  soul     -     -     1012 

answered     -     -     -     1013 

Envy  and  unbelief,   cured 

402.  » 

love 314 

Ecuity,  universal  law   of 

107 

and  wisdom  of  providence 

74 

Espousals  of  the  church  to 

Christ     -    -     -    -    564 

Establishment  and  grace  ! 

138 

: 

I 


Eternal  Son  o: 

(2,266 
■y  of  God    - 
-dominion 
death    -       664.  1966 
and  time       -    -     - 
Hi  and  tremendous 
1266 
prayer  in  prospect  of  it 
12*7 
succeeding  this  life  -  643 
Evening       and       BX 

hvinns     571—551.  944. 
1213—1215 
Everlasting  love    -    ■     780 
See  E. 

-{.  internal,    to  the 
gospel     -    -    -    r    115 
of  grace,  or  self-examina- 
tion       -    -    -     -    411 
of  sincerity    336,  337.  437 
Evil  times  -    -  -    3 
neighbours      -    -    -    364 
magistrates    404.  619.  620 
Exaltation  of  Christ 

of  Christ  to  the  kingdom 
232,  241,  253.  254 

513.  517—519 
Examination,  or    evidi 

:  .ace    -     -    336.411 
Example  of  Christ      - 

1)269     »)270, 318, 884, 
1153 

of  saints    -    -    -      356 

a  good  one  set    -    -    636 

Excellence  of  the  Christian 

Religion      -    -    -     116 

of  the  gospel      -     -     120 

of  Christ's  righteousness 

156 

Ezcltenries  of  Christ  -  579 

Exhortation  to  siuners  533, 

534 

to  saints    -    -    -    1134. 

Exhortations    to   diligence 

340.  357.  637 

to  peace  and  holiness  590 

Extent  of  dutv  and  zeal    - 

3.  4  355 

F. 

Face  of  Christ     -      [4  172, 

oflmmanuel     -      '.4  145 
.  1  seen  at  a  distance 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Face  of  God  sought.  2p  832, 

1017 

of  God  in  heaven    (6)302 

Faith    -    -    -    -    280—289 

believe  and  he  saved  283, 

281 

and  prayer  of  persecuted 

saints    -    -    -     -    491 

and  assurance    -    -    339 

in  the  hlood  of  Christ  84, 

100,  323 

in  divine  grace  and  power 

157,  158,  338 

in  things  unseen   -     286, 

287 

and  sight    -    71,434,059 

and  reason   -    -    71,  205 

and  repentance    -    -  285 

and  obedience  -  280, 

and  unbelief    -     283,285 

assisted  by  sense     -    532 

strong,    when    sense  de 

spairs  -    -    -     (6,  7)18 

strong,  desired         (6)210 

overcoming,  enjoyed  289, 

652 

weak,  lamented  -  (3)181, 

(5)210 

in   Christ,   our   sacr-tice 

282 

for  pardon  and  sanctifica- 

tion  -----    181 

and  knowledge  of  Christ 

329 

joy  of  it,  and  love  - 

312 

triumphing  in  Christ  289 

triumphing    over    death 

and  the  grave      -    6o2 

walking  by  it     -    -    287 

without  works,  dead   280 

its  victories    -    -    (4)280 

the  way  of  salvation  283, 

284 

.   and  salvation     ►    -    283 

connected  with  salvation 

943 

its  author  and  precious- 

ness  -----    935 

nature  and  effects  of  940 

power  of        -    -    -    936 

weakness  of      -    -    942 

struggling  with  unbelief 

937 

fainting     -    -    -    -    938 

reviving    -    -   -    -    939 

872 


Faith,  increase  of  it  desired 

(4)1038 

conquering    -    -    -    940 

Faithfulness  of  God   32,  34, 

35,30,37,459,737,  1024 

of  God  to  his  promises  134, 

135,  218,  561 

a  christian  grace     -    332 

of  a  good  man  -   332,  475 

Fall  of  angels  and  men    89 

of  man,  lamented   -    760 

and  recovery  of  man  136, 

199,  840 

of  Babylon  predicted    - 

3p.ll36 
of  Babylon     -    503—505 
Falsehood,  blasphemy,  &c. 
599,  600 
and  oppression,  deliver- 
ance from  them  -  305, 
599,  600 
Family,  government  -    412 
worship      -     1051—1055 
love  and  worship    -    416 
blessings    -    -    -    -    415 
Fast-Day  hymns   -  1243— 
1246, 1248 
Father,  God  a    -    810—813 
God  our      -      40,41,164 
interest  in  him  desired  996 
Christ  the  everlasting  264 
Fatherless    and      widows 
helped   -    -    -    -    964 
Fear  of  God,  exercised  all 
the  day      -    -    -    944 
of  God,  the  happiness  at- 
tending it    -    945,  1003 
of  God,  holy    -    -     -  290 
reverential  in  worship  - 
421,  447 
of  death    -    -    -    -    657 
of  death,  prayer  for  de- 
liverance from  it 

2p.l269 

of  death,  overcome   651, 

652,  674 

Fears  and  doubts  banished 

294,  300,  506,  509,  631, 

1004, 1006,  1007, 1008 

Feast,  of  the  gospel     -195, 

544 


the  gospel    - 

room  at  it 
of  love  -    -    ■ 
of  triumph 


774, 1195, 

1204 

836, 1204 

544,  560 

-    -  552 


IKDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Feast  made  by  divine  love 

545 

its  provisions      -    -    552 

its  guests  invited    -   544, 

545.  552 

Felix  trembling    -    -     1096 

Fellowship  of  the  saints  972 

with    Christ  and    saints 

534 

with  God  and  Christ  814 

between   Christ  and   his 

Church   -    -    5.58— 503 

with  Christ  desired  and 

enjoyed  -  172,  173,  441 

Fervency  of  devotion  desired 

340,341,929 

want  of  it  lamented  -  370 

excited       -    -    -    -    6::7 

Fetters  of  sin    -     (4)lp.986 

of  grace    -     -     -     (3)1227 

Fever  of  body  and  mind  - 

(3,4,455 
Few  saved  -  -  -  -  04 
seek  and  find  -  '1  161 
Fighting  and  reigning  946 
Ft  g- tree  -  -  -  -  122C- 
Finishing  of  Christ's  work 
235 
Fire,  Christ  represented  by  a 

Flattery   and   deceit    com- 
plained of     -    599,600 
self-flattery      -     -     -    44 
Flesh  and  sin  mortified    04. 
151.  174 
and  spirit    -    -     175,  17" 
and  blood  of  Christ,  the 
best  food  -    -    540, 550 
our  tabernacle    - 
Flint  the  dissolved  "I .r  200 
Flourishing,     religion,     in 
old  age  -     -     -    -    483 
Flying  from  Christ,    follv 
of  it 
to  Christ,  the  felicity  of  it 
(1,2  196 
Foes,      spiritual,    opposed 
and  conquered     -    916* 
Following  Christ     -     1010. 
1163,1164 
Folly  and  madness  of  sin  91 
Foo^  spiritual    -    172,  195. 
200 
the   flesh    and  blood  of 
Christ      -    -    549,  550 
for  the  toul  desired  (3)266 
873 


Fool,  the  rich,  Bturpru 

1118 

Fools  made  wise    -    -    127 

Forbearance  of God     -    325 

of  the  righteous     -     402 

Forerunner,  Cnrist  a    -  885 

Foretaste  of  heaven    -  301 

desired      -    -    -         173 

Forffetfulmees  -    -    -     451 

For'givenesj  dr-sired  -    805, 

953  See  Pardon. 

God  ready  to  forgive  808 

of    original    and    actual 

sin,  on  confession    £4, 

85 

prayed  for      -      345,  37.) 

plentiful  with  God      157, 

153 

Formality  in  worship    333, 

C83,  084 

Formation  of  man  -    -    5o 

wisdom  of  God  in  it   -  57 

Forms  vain  without  religion 

1063 

mere  outward,  vain     - 

4,  5  84,147,333 

Fortitude,  Christian    -  340 

excited    -    -    -    353,  637 

ijoiv      -     (4—6)946,  1143 

longed  for     1010,  lp.1011 

Foundation,  Christ  the  479, 

. 

Fountain  of  Christ's  blood 

[4)181,    4  200 

opened    -    -    -    Bft 

Frailty  of  man    -  640,644, 

671 

and  folly  of  man     -    64\2 

Freedom  from  sin  and  misery 

in  heaven        -     -    637 

Fretness  of  the  gospel    10a 

ofL'race      -     -     126—131 

Fri  t fulness  discouraged  402 

Friend,  Christ  a    -     (6)267, 

G  268,  BBS,  1103 

God  is  a,  and  Father  - 

(4)40,     I  41. 
Friendship,   its  blessings 

417 

Friends  meeting  and  parting 

~  1232—1234 

Frowns  and  smiles  of  Christ 

(1—3)388 

Fruits  of    Christ's    death 

254 

of  the  spirit   -    - 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Fruits  of  the  gospel    -    1-21 
of  faith      -    -    -         '280 
of  holiness  and  grace  174 
Fulness  of  Christ     2 12,  868 
of  the  gospel    -    -    -  195 
Funeral  of  an  infant  -  1274 
of  a  voting  person  -  1275 
of  children    -    -        1271 
of  a  believer  -    -    -1278 
of  a  minister    - 
psalm      -    -         648,  67 J 
thoughts    -    -    -    -    666 
See  Death,  Burial 
Futurity  committed  to  the 
Lord    -    -    -    -     1226 
G. 
Gale,  a  propitious  one  long- 
ed for      -    -    -    -    930 
Garden,     of     Christ,     the 
church   -    -    -    -    560 
ofGod       -    - 
Garments  of  salvation  1.50, 
(6,7)195, 
Gates  of  Sion 


-    (0,500 


of  Hell   -    - 

of  Heaven 

General  meetings    -  1141 — 

1149     See  .dissociations] 

Gentiles,  Christ  revealed  to 

123,  264,  520.  544,545 

the  God  of  the    -        -     1 

blessing  of  Abraham  on 

them 
given  to  Christ    24 

263,513,  514 
called  in  answer  to 

431 
owning  the  true  God  -  1, 
124.  243 
church  of  the  -  « 

481,  514 
and   Jews  united  in  the 
Christian  church  -  482 
Gethscma?ic  -     -     -    -    853} 
Gift  ofGod.  Christ  the  889 
Glorification     and    conde- 
scension of  Christ  250.1 
515,510 
Glorified,  body  -     - 
martyrs  and  saints 

Glory,  ofGod,  infinite  -  1. 

43 
of  God   in  our  salvation; 

874 


Glory  of  the  Mediate 

in  the  gospel      -    -    139 

and  grace  in  the  person 

of  Christ    122,212,213 

shines  in  the    sufferings 

and  cross  of  Christ  249, 

542,  557 

of  Christ  in  heaven  -  692 

and  grace  promised  -  89, 

113,  lb5,  425.  672 

and  grace  by  the  death  of 

Christ     -    -     -    -     555 

to  the  Father,  Son,    and 

lluly  Spirit   -  094—712 

Glorying,  in  Christ  and  his 

cro*s    -     155,  339,  539, 

551 

in  the  Lord  aloue   -  956, 

1102 

Glutton     -----    462 

and  drunkard     -    -     403 

Go  forward    -    -     2p.lulG 

God,  all  in  all  170,171,  414 

all-seeing     -    -    -  10,  11 

all-sufficient     14,  15.  230 

his  attributes    -      3d— 42 

his  being,  attributes,  and 

providence     44,  68,  75, 

76,  583 

the  avenger  of  his  people 

22 

liis  care  of  saints 

his  care  of  the  church  - 

Creator  and  redeemer  139 
of   Creation    and  provi- 
dence     -     -     •     01, 80 
our  defence  and  salvation 
14,  15,  40,  294,  387,613 
eternal,   sovereign,    and 
holy       -----    7 
eternal,  and  man  mortal 
644,648,649 
exalted  above  all  praise 
744 
his  faithfulness  -  34,  37, 
459 
far   above  the  creatures 
647 
a  Father     -    -    810, 996 
glorified  bv  Christ  -  122, 
542 
glorified      and      sinners 
saved     -    -    -    -     193 
our  God    -.--    842 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


God  our  God  for  ever  and 

ever     -    -    -    -    1103 

goodness  and  mercv     84, 

35,  26,  30— 32 

goodness  and  truth   -  24. 
35 ;  36 
his  governing  power  and 
eoodness      -    -    -    13 
great  and  good  -  2,  3,  34, 
28,  76,  78,  640 
heart  searching  -    -    336 
our  only  hope   and  help 
33 
incomprehensible    42, 43 
the  judge      334,  677,  679, 
683,  684 
kind  to  his  people  32,  35. 
36 
is  love    -    -    -     730, 059 
his  majesty       -    -    1,  16 
his   majesty  and    conde- 
scension" -    17,  IS,  640 
his  mercv  and  truth     25. 
26,32,75.421 
made  man      -    -    -    250 
of  nature  and  grace  588, 
583 
his  perfections  -  2,  3,  24. 
35,  36,  37.  35-42,  44,  75 
a  portion        -    -    -    994 
our    portion   and    Christ 
our  hope     -    -    -    381 
our    portion    here     and 
hereafter     -    -    -   169 
his  power  and  majesty  1. 
7—9,28,421 
praised  by  ebildn sn 
our  preserver  63 — 65.  154 
present    in  his  churches 
426,  427 
reasoning  with  men    832 
a  refuge        -    -    -    1034 
our    refuge   in   national 
troubles    -    -    499,500 
the  searcher  of  the  heart 
746 
our  shepherd    -  166—168 
his  sovereignty  and  good- 
ness to  man*  18,  24, 250. 
640 
our  support  and  comfort 
362 
supreme  governor    7—9, 
617, 620 
his  vengeance  and  com 
passion    -    -      28, 677 
ST5 


God,  unchangeable  58,  133 

his   universal    dominion 

45 

his  wisdom  in  his  works 

57,58 

v  of  all  praise    2,  3, 

-.2-54.  407,  452 

Bight  of  him  weans  from 

the  world  -     -    -    34S 

terrible  to  sinners      -     16 

Sue   Perfections,    Works, 

&c. 

Godhead  of  Christ  211,212. 
649,  847 
Godliness,  important     - 

1  p.  1002 

profitable     -    -    2p.i002 

Golden  rule  of  Christ   -  107 

Good    Samaritan,    parable 

of  the     -    -    -    -    975 

works      -     112.  242,  307, 

305,  474,  475 

profit  men,  not  God     109 

cannot  justify  -    153.155 

Goodness  of  God    -   20,24, 

25,  35.  36,  37,  324,  639, 

'  730,  748 

and  justice    -    -     -    736 

in  giving  his  Son     -    730 

and  greatness    12,  39 — 41 

and  power     -    -    -      12 

and  wrath    [-    -    -      29 

Gospel 772 

aimour    -    (1)398,  (4)428 
slad  lidings    -    -    -    123 
a  feast    -     195.  514.  774 
1080,  1191,  1204 
glorious     -    -    -    -    777 
its  glory  and  success    99. 
(1.  4,  5;  264,  279.  481, 
516,  517 
different  success  of  it  118 
invitations       and      pro- 
visions    -     -    195,  552 
gives   no   libertv    to  sin 
174'.  250,  352 
jovfal  sound     -    98,  113. 
157,221 
times,    their   blessedness 
123 
divine   evidence   of  the 
97 
attested  by  miracles   114, 
220,240 
"    not  ashained  of  the    339, 
5SI 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Gospel  glorifies  God 
ministry    -    -    -    -     123 
its  wisdom  and  grace  122 
its  blessed  effects    -    121 
savour  of  life  or  death 

n- 
sinned  against  -  ]J? 
and  law  -  -  -  -  io-,> 
and  law  joined  -  -  112 
and     law    distinguished! 

Ill 
alone  gives  sinners  hope! 

116 

the  power  of  God  to  sal-l 

vation    -  120,  121.  510.' 


practical  tendency  of  it 
174 
worship  and  order    -  465 
rationally  defended     779 
menage  of  the   -    -    833 
freeness  of  it    -    -    10S0 
worthv  of  all  acceptation 
773 
the  jubilee    -    -    775,776, 
net.  casting  it    -    -    1034j 
spread  of  it  desired  1088, 
1092.  1146 
invitation    to    spread    iti 
through  the  earth    -     i 
4p  1136,  1137; 
Government      and    magis- 
trates from  God  -  615, i 
6171 
of  Christ      '3—5)264,515 
Gracr%    electing,  adoptin: 


122  Or ac e  and  providence    61. 

75,  76,77,  467,46c 

given  us  in  Christ  -   134, 

(3)190 

persevering    -    -    -    IsO 

equal  to  power      -      12 

preserving  and  restoring 

184 

promises  of    -    199—210 

above  riches      -    -     605 

sanctifying    and    saving 

188 

and  glory  in  the  person 

of  Christ      -     212,213 

and   glory  by  the   death 

of  Christ    -    -    -    555 

salvation  by    -     188,  190, 

820 

salvation  by  justice,  and 

830 

sovereignty  of  it  -   126— 

131 

of  the  spirit    -    -    -    389 

all-sufficient  in  duty  and 

sufferings     -    163, 201, 

202 

superabounding     -     163 

surprising    -     -     164,  176 

throne  of,  accessible  258, 

259,  422 

and  vengeance     -    -    29 

truth  and  protection  -  79 

tried  by  afflictions   -    13, 

182,  183,  406 


and  glory 


sovereign 
adopting  - 
converting 
electing 

of  Christ 


732,  783 

-  -     164 

-  -    150 

-  ■     125 
513-516 


efficacious 
distinguishing 
sufficient  -  - 
longed  for  - 
leads  to  duty 
growing  in  it 
desired'  -  1038,  (4)1108 
increased  by  trials  -  1039 
not  conveyed  by  parents  Gracthss  souls,  wretched 
148  170 

and    sove-  Graces,  christian   320,  332, 


its  evidences  or  self-ex- 
amination   -    336,  411 
m  exercise    -    -    -     557 


185.  425. 
(6)1061 

-  -  795 

-  -  828 

-  -  843 

-  -  1100 

-  2p.l01l 
1050 


its   freedom 
reignty    - 
and  holiness  - 
growth  in    - 
an    immortal 
principle     - 
without  merit 


126—131!  389 

-  -    174;  in  exercise  at  the  Lord's 
-    -  483  table      -    -    -     -    557 

and   holy  tried     -    -    -    -    13,  406 

-  (5)165'  shining:  in  trials       -    360 
■  160,  162,t  Gratitude    lor  divine    fa- 

363  vours     -     -     -    -    355 

justifying-    -    -     -    152  want  of  it  lamented   324, 
oardonins  -  157.  158 
876 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Gratitude  the  spring  of  true ' 
religion  -    -    -    -    934 
to  Christ    -    -    -    -  1101 
Grave      -     -  IS 

Gravity  and  decern:;- 

d  goodness  of 
-     -    -    39—41 
Groans,  graciously  accept- 
ed     -----    991 
Groictk  in  grace    48 
desired  780,1016,3 
Guide,  Christ  a     - 

the  divine 

the  B 

Guilt  of  conscience  relieved 

157.    158,    161, 

163,  323,  379.  383 

H. 
'.'.on.  Eoinz  to  a  new 
one       -    -    1051,  1053 

Habits,   sinful,  hard  to  be 
broken     ....    8- 
JTandofGod    -    -    -951 
Happiness  in  God     -     956. 
3p.Y 
in  God  only     -     1" 
- 

393 
on  earth  -  301,  .7- 
in  heaven 

attending  divine  wisdom 

1009 

of  those  who  fear  God 

945 

of  trusting  in  Gnd  -   1003 

of   humble    worshippers 
1061 
of  spiritual  pilgrii: 
of  being  wi!h  Chris 
Happy   saint    and    cursed 
sinner    -    -     -     -    396 
men  described  -159 

nation  -----    005 
Hardness  of  heart      -     371 
complained  of     96E 

1031' 

Harmovy  of  the  divine  per- 

ds       -    -     -    73y 

Harvest    -   '-    -    SB 

and  summer  -   HgP  1223 • 


and  love   -    -    314 

I  nristour    -    '7  260, 

5  534 

of  the  church,  Chris:  the 

890 

Health,  preserved    66 

sickness   and  recoverv 

prayed  for 

ani 
salvation      -51 
the    word,     unpromab»v 
452 
and  pravins  for  I 

451 

with  pleasure  and  prorii 

11=,  123 

evfl  -    -    -    -    75* 

9  :~d       -    993 

hard      -----    371 

hard  and  stony  lam 

new  desired  -  963,  11C-0 
subdued  -  -  -  (6)985« 
given  to  Christ  - 

known  to  God      -    -    10 

a  kingdom  -  -  -  952 
of  God's  presence  -  1017 
promised  land  -  -  1302 
an  eternal  rest  -  -  HBO 
happiness  and  jovs  of  it 
1301,  1303 
desiring  an  interest  in  it 
7. B  952 
to  be    possessed    bv  the 

faithful     -    -    - 
wnrahip  of  it     -     - 

.g  song  1306 

171 

aspirations  after  173.344, 

349,  350.  391.  691 

its  Ues  busi- 

meditation  of     -    - 
negligence  in  seeking  after 
642 
hope  of  it  supporting  395 
hoped  f~>r  by  Christ's  re- 
surrection   -    -    -   239 
m    from    sin    and 
misery  there       -    6=7 
worship  of  it,  humble  691 
74 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Heaven,  Christ's  dwelling- 
place  -    -     -    r>f>8,  692 
dwelling-place     of    the 
paints     -    -     -    -    242 
sight  of  God  and  Christ 
there      -    -    -    -    344 
blessed  society  there   480, 
690 
nothing  without  God  J 69 
invisible  and  holy    -  686 
ensured  and  prepared  for 
658 
foretaste  of  it  on  earth 
301 
prospect     of     it    makes 
death  easy       -    -    656 
of  separate  souls  and  re- 
surrection   -    -    -  406 
the  everlasting  felicity  of 
693 
and  earth  -  349,350,391 
and  hell    _    -    -    -    680 
Heavenly  joy  on  earth   172, 
301,302 
niindedness    -    -    -    299 
mindedness  desired  -  408 
Hc/rs  of  God  (7)812,(2)813 
Hell,  the  sinners  own  place 
1298 
everlasting  misery  of  it 
700,  1290 
praise  for  being  out  of  it 
734 
and  heaven  -    1300 

and  death      -    -    -    661 
and  judgment    -  587,680 
or  the  vengeance  or"  Cod 
16,  685 
holy  fear  of 
Yfclp  prayed  for 
.-•.rid  salvation 
obtained 
Helpless  souls  hoping  and 
praying    -     -    -    -    33 
HezekiaJCs  song    -    -    633 
Hi'rh  Priest,  Christ  (8)269, 
(8/270 
and  King  and  Judge    146 
Holiness.         See       Grace. 
Sp irtt u ul  Sane t ijicafion 
of(iod       -    -    -    -    735 
and   sovereignty  of  God: 
28,  6471 
desired      -    2p.780,  1108 
and  grace  -  174,  176,  280 
laracters     -    -    389 ' 
87? 


-  C7d.  085 
-    -  1097 

-  2p.l014 
1227.  1228 


Holiness,   true   faith   pro- 
motes   -    -    -    - 
forbids  sin      -    -     (5)165 
nectary  preparation  for 
heaven    -    -    -    -  686 
pardon  and  comfort    381 
desired      -    -    -   -    178 
loved  only  by  the  gracious 
(4)185 
professed    -     -    335,  336 
Honour  of  the  world  vain 
454 
to  magistrates    -    -    615 
Hope,  of  Saints,  Christ  the 
381 
in  the  covenant      -    135 
in  darkness  293,368,376, 
949 
gives  light  and  strength 
287 
of  the  resurrection  -  405, 
400,  651,  652,  602,673, 
674 
and  despair  in  death  405, 
669,  67D 
and  prayer    -    -    -    430 
of  national  victory    -602 
set  before  us  -    -    -    948 
encouraged   by  the  per- 
fections of  God    -   951 
good  through  grace    1100 
of  interest    -     -    -    1100 
hoping  and   longing   for 
glory   -    -    -    950,971 
and  direction      -    -    292 
in  afflictions     -    292,  368 
of  the  helpless      -    -    33 
of  the  living    -    -    -  635 
the  soul's  anchor    -    135 
in  Christ,  comfort  under 
sorrows      -    -    -    388 
of  heaven  by  Christ's  re- 
surrection   -    -    -  239 
of  heaven,  supporting  ami 
sanctifying  under  trials 
(4)164,395 
Liaketh  not  ashamed  508, 
509 
makes  death  easy    -    656 
none  excluded  from    295 
of  tinners  vain  (4 — 6)397 
Hopeful  youth  falling  short 
of  heaven  -    -    -    591 
Horn  of  promise    - 
Hosainiu.  to  Christ  -   713— 
7J8 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS- 


;a,  of  the  children 

for  the  Lord's  day   -4*4, 
445 
Households 

I  testify 
Human  affairs  condescend- 
ed t<>  liy  God     -    -    27 
Humanity    and     deity    of 
Christ    -    2 12,  264,  715 
Humble,  God  dwells  with 
the    -----    205 
their  joy  encourag 
enlightened    128, 129,  530 
sinner  pardoned 
worship  of  heaven  -  691 
Humiliation,  of  Chris 
day    -    -    -    -     . 
for  disappointment  in  war 

and  exaltation,  of  I 

145,  i4G.  235,  249,  232 
Humility,  and  pride 
and  meekness  -  -  389 
ani  submission 
and  resignation  under  af- 
fliction -  -  -  -  622 
of  heaven  -  -  -  6(J1 
Of  mind  -  -  -  -  952 
}. rayed  for  -  -  -  955 
the  publicans  -  -  (j54 
humble      | 

-    -    -    -    953 
Hunger,    and    thirst 
righteousness 
noneinheai 
Husband,  Christ  UK 

al       -----    877 

Husbandman's  psalm  -  582 

Hupocrisy,  dreaded    -  886, 

1001 

H'tpocrites  and    hypocrisy 

known  and  abhorred  of 
God  -----    333 
and  almost  Christian    94 
and  -    94 

at   the  dav  of  judgment 
682 
I. 
it  orship,  stupid 

721 

Idolatry  reproved    -  46.  47. 

363,  613 

renounced,  and  God 

welcomed     -    -    1017 

879 


Ignorance,     spiritual,     Ja 

mented    -    -    451,962 

Ignorant,  enlightened    128, 

1 11  urn: r  . 

vain    and    stupid 

God  with  us    145. 

of  God  and  his  cove 

of  God's  love     -    -    959 
Impenitence,  the  danger  nt 

Implicalle  hatred  to 

(6)491 
Imprecations    and    charity 
49L 
Improvement  of  life    -    636, 
637 
Inability  to  do  good,  com- 
plained of    -     -      1027 
Incarnation  of  Christ     212. 

praise  for  the       -    -    277 

ami-  rist  140 

Incomp  !   God 

43,741 

and  invisibility      -    -    4 

and  sovereignty   -    -    42 

i 'try.  lamented  1028 

of  Israel    -    -    -     -    465 

of  our  love    -     -    -    375 

i  of  the  Church  606 

of  faitli  and  hope  desired 

[race    -   -    - 
of  every  grace    - 

of  even    grace  by  trials 

1039 

thing  without 

a  Messing    -     413.  414 

Infants     -     -        5,56.  1054 

dying  in  the  arms  of  Jesus 
~  1274    See  C 
of  God      -    -    724 

Influences  of  the  Spirit   - 

924—934 

,     compared  to  living  water 

926 

compared  to  rain    -    9*27 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Injlucnees  compared  to  the 
wind    -    -    -     925,930 
desired    -    -    -  In- 
experienced   -    -        931 
higrwtitoaLe,  complained  of 
324,    3,  4  84g 
to  Christ,  detested 
Inheritances,  eternal 


Inward  witness  to  chnst- 

anity      -    -    -    -    115 

Isaac  and  the  altar     -    330 

Islands,  the,  to  be  called  - 

(3—6)254,  ;2  514 

distant  -    -    -    -      5  43 L 

northern  -  (1)223,  (2  432, 


Iniquity,  abounding  -    59(j,  Is r ad,  saved  from  the  As- 
Kins     -     -    -    -  61-fc 
prevailing,  conquered  and !     delivered  from  Ecypt  and 


pardoned     -     -     -    431 

Inspiration  of  the  scriptures 

7(31 

and  prophecy  -    -    -    i<7 

uon  of   the    Lord's 

Supper        -    -    -    533 

tion  from  God  -  303 

from  scripture   -  101,  102 

in  piety    - 

Instructive  afflictions 


brought  to  Canaan 

136,  459,  467—469, 
470,  473 
their  rebellion  and  pun- 
ishment   -     -    461.  -164: 
punished   and    pardoned 
463,  465 
travels  of,  in  the  wilder- 
ness -    -     -     -  471.  473 
403  Isrculittsh  history  459 — 173 
43  J.  ' 


of  self-righteousuess    \53,  Jabez's  prayer      -    -     1099 

196  Jailor,  tne  Fhilippian     - 
of  riches  to  freefrom  death 

66^,  669  Jealous}/    of    our    love    to 

of  the  world,  to  make  us  Christ    -    -    -    -     570 

happy     -     170,  34 .(.  350  Jehovah      -      (3)28,(11)53, 

intemperance  punished  463  (8)490 

punished   and    pardoned      reigns      -     7 — 9.  22 

463{jfere    -    -    -    -     891,892 
Intercession  of  Christ  258 —         See  Christ 

"'      dearest  of  names     -    145 
prevalent    -    -    -    -871  See  Lord.  Christ 

tor  Peter      -    -    -     -  8731  Jewish  church    -    459 — 173 
typified  by  Aaron'sbreas:-  brut  and  (Tem- 

plate   -----  672.        tiles 
Interest  in  the  Book  of  Life      prayed  for    -     -     -    1140 
1100  John  Baptist' s  message  520 
in  Christ,  desired    -  1014  Jordon  divides    -    -  "2  47L 
in  Christ,  assurance  of  it  Joshua.  Christ  so  called  472 
desired     -     -     -     -  343  Journey.  Christian,  through. 
Invitations,    of     Scripture  a  wilderness     -     -   391 

195—10*=.  S32— 539  of  die  Israelites  471,473 
to  the  Gospel  iVast  -  1191  Joy  of  the  humble  -  973 
to  spread  the  gospel  -  !  and  rejoicing  -  956—959 
4p.ll36  the  return  of  it  -  -  959 
of  Christ,  to  sinner; 
to  saints  answered  -  5621 
of  the  gospel  -  195—198.1 
203,204,  545 
of  saints  to  dinners 


importance    of  regarding 
the    -    -    -    -  197,  196 

iccepted        -    -    -     161  * 


spiritual,  reason  of  it  61 
in  Christ,  unseen  -  312 
carnal  and  deceitful,  part- 
ed with  -  -  349,  350 
of  faith  -  -  -  -  283 
heavenlv,  upon  earth  301, 
302 
soon  interrupted 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 

ritual,  restored    300'  K 

in  Christ's  presence,  eter-  King  of  kings,  Christ     - 

nal    -     ...    -    G93i 
in  heaven,  on  a  sinner's      of  s  i  -.'.1,695 

conversion  crown  him    -    -  894 

of  conversion     -    -   5QS\  Kingdom,  ofCtukA 


g  and  glorying  in  the 
Lord 

:     -     -     -     - 

. 

Judgment  dav  -   676—684, 

- -1-207 

coming  of  the  Jud^e1 

1293— 1296 1 

:    -    - 


inereas  -    -    J14S 

of  God,  to  be  f;  -• 

1237 

■ 

preme   -    -    22 
-     1292  Kings     and     t 


ace  on  the  wi 

sentence  on  the  rish: 

1291  Kiss  the  Son    - 
i   place  at  the  right  hand  Kissing  the  i 
nnjd    -    -    - 

certain      -    -    -    -    67fi      and  .'  i  -   330 

\outh  reminded  of    503.      of  Chi 


lent    -     -    -    - 
given  to  those  who  I 

vain  without  love    -   310 
saving  from  God  128 
spiritual      -    -961-^ 

imperfect  at  present    963 
one  ming  I  know    -    062 


Christ  coming  to 
and  hell      -    "-     -    -    587 
stand  with  ac-j 
centance  at  tin 
dignity  and  dominion  of; 
the    righteous    at    the' 
5—8  407 
and  mercv    -    -    28,  679 
seat  of  God   -    5)39* 
tot,  the  described  3 
Justice  of  God    -    -    -    23 
and  goodness  of  God   736 
and  grace 

and  equity  to  our  neigh- 
bour      '-    -    -    -    060 
and  mercv    -  20,   5.  6)32,      ^!ain.  praise  to  the  -  137, 
:  271-274 

a  Christian  virtue  -  332j  takes  away  sin  -  -  252 
of  providence  -  -  74  conquers  the  roaring  lion 
and  truth   towards  inpn; 

Lamb's  book  of  life      6  J9 
Justification     -    -  801  [4,5)388 

complete  -  -  -  -  28D  Lan guor  of  devotion  -  341 
free  -  -  158,  160.  162  /  ati.r-daij.  glory  longed  for 
by  faith,  not  by  v  l&2p.H30 

152, 155 ,L"7.  mora]    -    -   7'j5.  766 
and  sanctification  -    150.  i    honoured  by  Christ    768, 

1074 
SSI  M* 


arid  happiness 

amb  of  God     - 
of  God  angry 

-    -  1000 

-     -    837 

898.904 

-  -    1105 

-  1  p.  1102 

the  paschal 

;s  the 
praised    -    - 

INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


jf*  aic  renounced  as  a  cove- 
nant,   embraced    as  a 
rule    -    -    -      3p  1016 
sinners  found  wanting  by 
it-    -----    767 

practical  use  of  it  -  768 
ceremonial  -  -  -  771 
and  gospel  -  -  -  770 
of  God,  or  love  to  God 
and  our  neighbour  106 
equity  of  it  -  -  -  107 
delight  in  the  -  103,  398 
convinces  of  sin  -  110 
condemns  but  cannotsave 


Life,  frail,  succeeded    b) 

eternity      -    -    -    643 

wonderfully  preserved  - 

66,  572 

short  and  miserable    638, 

630 

short  and  miserable  and 

feeble    -    640,  648, 671 

and  God  good     -     -    630 

the  day  of  grace  and  hope 

635 

of  a  christian  hidden    354 

and  riches,  their  vanity 

669 


15-2,  (3)285,  472  Light,  spiritual  desired  961 


engraved    on    the    heart 
(9)200 
and  gospel  distinguished 
111 
and  gospel  joined    -    112 
obedience  better  than  sa- 
crifice   -    -    -    -    106 
sins  against  it  and  gospel  j 
117 
Leader,  Christ  a  -     (5)356, 
(6)896,  958 
and  guide    -    -    -     1285      . 
y.eadings  of  the  Spirit    925 1  Lion,  Judah's 
Leaning  on  Christ  -  (2)547, 
570 


God  our    -    -    -    -    917 
Christ  the  true  and  great 
900 
of  the  Jews  and  Gentiles. 
Christ     -       520,  (4)655 
and  salvation  by  Christ 
179,  180,  203,  204 
of  the  world     -      (5)267, 
(5)268 
in    darkness^v    God's 
presence  (3*4U70,  393 
given  to  the  blind  126,129 
(4)267, 
(4)968 
(Satan)    -    -    -     (2)273 
Legacy  of  Christ  claimed'     conquered  by  the  Lamb 
535|  (3)137 

obedience  (so  called;' Living,     their      privileges 
followed  by  evangelical;        above  the  dead    -    637 


769 

J.cDer  crying  (3,4)907, 1007 
healed   -----    620 
Ltvitical  priesthood  fulfill- 
ed in  Christ    -    -    261 
Liberal  it  if     -    -    -     -    904 

See  Charity 

i    to  the  poor      -    305,  306 

rewarded    -    -  306—30!) 

Liberty,  spiritual      -      811 

spiritual,  asserted    -  352 

of  conscience   -     (5)615, 

(2)619! 

Life,  and  ministry  of  Christ1  Longings,  holy 

852,  884 

abundant  by  Christ  -  819 

of   the  soul,   Christ  the 

899 

Christ  the,  of  men  (5")267, 

(5)268 

or   man  described     - 


852 


(S 


power  and  dying  love  of 
Christ    -    -    -     (4)136 
Load  of  sin    -    -    954, 955 
Long-suffering  of  God,  324, 
325,  734 
Longing,  after  God  and  his 
house    -  291,  438—440 
for  holiness     -    -    -  178 
for  comfort  -  (11,12)173, 
378 
for  heaven     -      314,394 
for  the  beatific  vision  434, 
693 
815-317, 
930 
for  heaven     -     -    -    950 
Looking   within    the    vail 
288,356 
on  Christ  and  mourning 
384 
Lord,  of  all.  Christ  the  894, 
895 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Lord,  of  hosts  and  Lord  of 
Lords 

our  righteousness   -  IT'.'. 
180 
LonVs  day  435,  44(5,  1064- 
1070    S 
of  ( 
morning    -      1064—1067 
evening     -      1068—1070 
Praver     -     -     -     -     1070 
Supper    -    -    1190— 120c-1 
Hymns    -    -       533—557 
instituted     -    -    -    -  533 
provisions  at  the  549,  552 
oar  Redeemer  at  the  table 
547.  558 
a  triumphal  feast     -    553 
the  admin;  j 
evangi  heal   pace    exer- 
cised at  the     -    -    557 
and  baptism       -    -    530 
Loss  of  the  soul    -       Illy 
Losses  f«r  Christ  coi 

sated  bv  God's  presence 

Sheep  found,  parable 
of  the    -    -    -    -    797 
f  God.  electing,  ever- 
lasting   -    -    -    -   780 
unchangeable  -  133.  207, 

eternal  and  unchangeable 
789 
■  raring  love  -    -    767 
to  the  righteous,  and  ha- 
tred to  the  wicked  397. 
398 
hi  sending  his  son    -  224, 
■205,  283 
Letter  than  life  -  439,  440 
distinguishing  -  128—131 
Love  of  Christ  constraining 
^57, 1164 
on  a  cross  and  a  throne 
1196 
weeping  and  dying    1202 
To  men      -    -     -     -     197 
to  sinners       -    -    -    317 
to  the  church     -    -    569 
in  dying      -    -    -    -  554 
in  words  and  deeds     569 
its  strength     -    -    -    570 
unchangeable  -   289,  495 
unparalleled    -    -     -  536 
shed  abroad  in  the  heart 
453 
383 


I. ore,  its  banquet    545 
of  the  spirit    -    -    2pj924 
•  I     -     -    -     -     -  965 
to  God  and  our  neighbom 
106 
to  God  inconstant    -    375 
to  God  pleasant  and  pow- 
erful -    -    -    310 
to  Christ,  present  or  ab- 
sent   -----   967 
to  Christ,  lovest  thou  mo 
•    1143 
to  Christ  desiring  to  love 
him      -    -    -    968,969 
to  Christ,    profession    ot 
love  to  the  Redeemer 
970,971 
to  Christ  strong    -    -  392 
to  the    unseen    Saviour 

312. 

to  the  brethren        -    972 

to  the  brethren,  unfeigned 

~974 

to  all  saints   -    -    -    973 

to  our  neighbour    -     975 

to  our  enemies     317,318. 

6  475,  742,  971  i 

to  men,  brotherly    -    313 

aud  worship  in  a  family 

313 

to  the  creature  dangerous 

347 

all  attainments  vain  with 

it       -----    977 

and  charity    -    -    -    316 

and  sympathy    -     (5)389 

and  hatred    "-    -    -    314 

peace  and  meekness    389 

faith  and  joy      -     -    312 

superior   to    knowledge, 

faith,  and  hope    -    3H> 

perfect  in  heaven         692 

religion  vain  without  it 

319 

I  carriage     -    -    320 

Loving  kindness,  of  God  731 

Lusts  of  the  flesh,  conflict 

with     175. 177,  ;3.4)637 

.Luxury,  punished      -    462 

punished   and    pardoned 

463 

i  house    -    -    ,?,  529 

ated  -    332,  (5  412 

M. 

fliers,  reasoned  with 

1299 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Madness,  folly  and  distem- 
per of  sin     -    -    -    91 
.Magistracy  -    -    615—620 
■Magistrates,  their  authori- 
ty from  God  -    617 
advice  to     -    (9,  10)202, 
(5,  6)263 
honour  due  to    -    -    613 
qualifications  and  duties 

of 616 

warned     -    -    -  619,  620 
raised  and  deposed  -   617 
Majesty  of  God      -  735 

of  God  terrible  16,28,  589 
See  God,  Greatness 
Malice  and  hatred  discoun- 
tenanced   -    -     -    314 
against  God,  implacable 
(6)491 
Man,  his  wonderful  forma- 
tion    -----    36 
his    dominion    over   the 
creatures     -    -    -    20 
his  fall  and  recovery    199 
mortal,  and  Christ  eternal 
649 
his  vanitv  as  mortal  640. 
641,644,647,648 
saved,   and  angels    pun- 
ished   -    -    -   130,  131 
Manna     -    -    -      876,898 
rained  down  -  (1 — 4)462 
spiritual     -      (4)275,  53' 
Mariner,  the  spiritual  1022 
.Manner's  psalm  69,70,754 
Marks  of  implanted  grace 
336,411 
of  the  blessed  man   -  389 
of  the  children  of  God 
165 
of  true  faith    -    -    -  280 
of  genuine  holiness  -  174 
of  sincerity    -     337,  437 
at  the  pause 
Marriage  hymn    -    -  1231 
mystical  '-    -    -    -    480 
Martyrdom     -    -     192,289 
Martyrs  glorified  -  688,  689 
Mary,  the  virgin,   song  of 
218 
Master,  Christ  our   -    955, 
(1)1208 
of  a  family    -    -    -    412 
Means   of   spreading    the 
Gospel  encouraged  - 
lp.!137j 
884 


Mediator,  access  by,  to  1/ 
throne  of  grace   (6)267, 
(6)268, 422 
Meditation    -  398,  400,  581, 
1047 
and  retirement    -    -  408 
oil  the  word     -    103,  104 
oji    the  cross  of  Christ 
1196 
on  heaven      -    -    -    £88 
Meek  beautified  with  sal- 
vation   -    -    -     -    978 
Meekness  -  314,  315,  (3)389 
learned  of  Christ    -     196 
Meeting    and    parting    of 
friends    -      1232—1234 
Melancholy  reproved  -  292 
and  hope  -    -    -    -    293 
removed    -    -    -    -    505 
Melchizedec,  a  type  of  Christ 
(3)518,  (3,4)519,901 
Members  of  a  Church  cha- 
racterized   -    474—47^ 
Memorial    of    our    absent. 
Lord    -    -    -    533,  538 
Memory,  weak      -    -    451 
Mercies,  in  constant  succes- 
sion     -    -    -    -    1265 
of  God's  house  recollected 
(1)725.  2p.l258 
national    -    -      604, 608 
common  and  special    25, 
26,78 
praise   for  spiritual    and 
temporal     -    -    25, 26 
innumerable      -    -    580 
everlasting    -    -    77,469 
recorded   -    -    -    -    473 
and  judgment      -    -  679 
and  truth  of  God   31,  34, 
75 
goodness  and  truth  35,  36 
truth  and  grace  -  2, 3, 46, 
77 
Mercy  of  God    -    -    -   733 
of  God,  cause  of  salvation 
188,  224,  225 
of  God  pleaded  for  -  953, 
1050 
of  God  implored    -    1013 
and  trutli  met  together 
739 
Mercy-scat,  approached  989 
Merit,  human,  disclaimed 
109 
Msrits  of  Christ    -    -  M5 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


the  Redeemer 
852 
of  the  gospel    -    187,  833 
of  the  angels    -    9 
of  Christ    -     -    - 
Of  gospel  minister- 
of  John  tbe  Baptist  -  52ii 
ger  of  the  covenant 
269,    3  270,  902 
Messiah    -----  903 
bora       -----    218 
Jesus  the  true     -     -    261 
I  of  salvation    -  825 
MtckaeTa    war    with    the 
dragon    -    -    -    -  508 
Midniffhtcry    -    - 
thoughts  -    103,  104 

561 
/    God,   Christ    tbe 

if  the  word  desired 
165 

and  wine  -    -    - 
Mind,  carnal 
spiritual    -    -    -    -     409 
of  Christ  df-sired    -   101 J 
iter  called  to  the  sa- 
cred work  -  1196,  113:5 
leaving  a  people    -    1132 
illness  of  one    -    -    1131 
death  of  one      -    -    1284 
tiling  without 
Christ    --■-"-  1078 
abounding    in  the 

of  the  Lord     .     .    ma 
watching  for  souls  -  11-28 
meeting  of    See  Associa- 
tions 

Christ's  care  of  them  1130 
prayer  for  them    -    1133. 
1144 
collection  for  poor  ones 
1150—1154 
anriasioa  cf  the  apos 
folic        -     -     -     -     114 
ordained     -    -    4. .,  47- 
iheir  message     -    -    123 
their  work   and    encou 
ragement  -    1,  4.  5  114 
loved    for    their    * 
sake  -----     123 
ry  of  Christ 
of  the  gospel  instituted 
by  Christ    -    -     -  1125 
me  called  to  the  work  of 
-    -    -    -  1126 
88* 


Ministry  of  angels  227,  22?, 

49* 

of  angels,  to  Christ  -  804 
of    angels  to    christians 
10SS 
of  the  gospel  welcome  123 
Miracles  of  Christ  applied 
907 
at  the  birth  of  Christ  220 
in  the  life,  death,  and  re- 
surrection    of    Christ 
420 
in  the  wilderness    -    471 
Misery   and  sin,   banished 
fr<>ni  heaven    - 
and  shortness  of  life 
without  God  in  the  world 

-— 401 

Misimprovthicnt    of    time 

G42 

t,  and  work  of  Christ 

1133,  1138 

Missionary  meetings  1 136— 

1 1 49 

hymns  for      -     514 — 524 

/    prayer   meetings 

•  — 1149 

ice  followed 

by  evang*  iical     -    709 

Morning    souga   or  hymns 

571— 573  "944,    1209— 

1212 

or  evening     -     574—576 

of  a  Lord's  day    435 

Star.  Christ 

500,  878 

Mortality  of  man    041,609, 

722.  ~  1242,     1261     See 

the  effect  of  sin  -    -    595 
and  hope       -    -     -    07J. 
of  man,  and  God  eternal 
102.  044.  648! 
of  man  and  Christ's  eter- 
nity -----    049 
Mortification  of  sin  94, 151, 
174 
to  the  world,  by  the  sight 
of  God     -     :     173.348 
by  the   cross    of   Christ 
539 
to  sin  by  the  cross  -   32C 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Mortification,  to  sin  by  the]  Neighbour,  duty  to  our  76t 

sight  of  heaven    -    349      love  to     -    -    -    960,975 

Moses,  Aaron,  and  Joshua'  Xevc  birth     -    -    -    -    147 

472      creation     -    82,  147,  143 

and  Christ,  their  different'    creature  described  -   165, 

works    -    -    -    -    275  (5-10)900 

disobedience  to,  punished      testament  in  the  blood  of 

J 17 
rod  of    -    -    -    - 
death    like    his    desired 
654,656 
Mourning  for  sin 

383, 

.Murmuring     -     -      (4)1027 

deprecated    -     -     lp.935 

punished     -    -    -    -  4G2 

Mutability,  of  the  Creation 

723  AVaA  preserved  in  the  ark 

Mysteries  in  the  gospel  11-  822 

revealed-    -    128,  129  'JVoah's  Ark       -    -    -    822 

N.  into  us    -    -    -    1102 

and  offices  of  Christ  J\Tow,  God's  immofta 

264 — 270      is  the  accepted  tune     - 
.Yarrow  way    -     -    94,151         [5)448,(4)833,985,1094, 
JVation,    the    honour    and  1223 

safety    of    it,    is    the  O. 

church    -    -    -    -  484  Oath  of  God,  to  Abraham. 
prosperity  of  it  -  605,606         and  his  seed 
blest  and  "punished  -    607     to  David  and  Christ    133 
where  God  resides,  happv 
14 


Christ    -    -     -    -    535 
heart   described,  and  de- 
sired -    149     7— in  900 

life     ------  352 

song      -----     273 

heaven  and  earth  5  646 
covenant  promises  -  COO 
covenant  sealed  -  535 
Enslaud,  psalm  for  607 
Year's  day    -  1226—1229 


.Xational  praver  and  praise 

1243-1254 

deliverance  507,  GOO.  611 . 

014,017         ken 
desolations,  the  church's  Oath*,  sacred    - 

and   triumph  in  Obedience,       servile 
them      -    -     -    -    499         evangelical     - 
mercies  and  thanks    004.      to  Christ 
60S,  012 
SSaUvdyoi  Christ  2 1 5—223. 

.Vature,  book  of,  and  scrip-, 
ture  -  -  -  99— 101  j 
and  grace  -  82,  60, 170 
of  man's  frame  -  -  56| 
corrupt  from  Ada. 
of  fallen  man  sinful  - 

works  of,  to  be  dissolved  Offence  not  to  be  given  to 

:•:  455.  646         any      -----  315 

Xeglect    of    religion    dan-  Offices  and  titles  of  Christ 

"  eerous    -    -      198,  035  264—270 

XcgUgence  complained   of     of  the  spirit    -      240,342 

042  Old  age 1242 

Neighbour  and  God  loved     flourishing     in     religion 
106 
8S6 


and  promise  to  his  people 

135,  495 

solemn,  to   be    regarded 

332. 

and  promises  of  men  bro- 

599 

1000 

and 

760- 

117 

of  faith      -    -    -    -    280 

flowing  from  love     -  310 

better  than  sacrifice     10? 

cheerful    and    voluntary 

310,  355 

evangelical    -      105,  2^"< 

sincere    -    159—162,336, 

337 

the  highest  wise 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Old  age  unconverted  -  592 

and  preparation  for  death 

595 

prayer  and  song  for  -  597 

reflection  and  hope  of  596 

and  the  resurrection  597, 

048.  67 2 

and  weakness  to  be  com 

m  iterated    -    -    -    964 

man,  of  sin  crucified    94, 

151,  174 

Olive  tree,  wild  and  good 

528 

Omnipotence  Of  God  23,  725 

our  strength    -     -     -  202 

and  grace    -    -    -    -     12 

Omnipresence  of  God  10,11 

Omniscience  of  God    10,  11, 

(3)38, (4)39 

and  omnipresence  of  God  I 

726  J 

One  thing  needful  922,  1015! 

Oneness   of    God's   people} 

972,  973, 

Oppression  complained   of 

600 

punished     -    -    598,  599; 

See  Persecutors 

Ordinances,  delight  in  172, 

173,  441    See  Baptism 

and  Lord?*  Supper 

Ordination,  hymns    -  1056, 

1125,  1128-1131 

of  a  minister   -    477,478 

Original  sin   -    52,199,756 

Orphans  and  widows  pitied 

964 

Overcoming  faith,    prayed 

for 651 

enjoyed  -    -    -    289,  652 

P. 

Pain,  comfort  under   -  368 

forgotten  when  Christ  is 

remembered    -    -    548 

Paradise  on  earth  299,301 

(7—10)302 

Pardon    -    -    -      803—808 

for  the  greatest  sins  -  163 

of  all  sin     -  -    -    -  80S 

spoken  by  Christ     -    80' 

confession  and   pardon 

159—161,  806 

and  sanctification   -    818 

and  sanctihcation  by  faith 

181 

desired      -    -    -    -    953 

887 


Pardon,  God  ready  to  fur 
give    -----    80c 
bought  at  a  dear  price  536, 
544 
brought  to  our  senses  543 
holiness  and  comfort   381 
of  backsliding  -    383,  464 
and  direction      -    -    346 
and  repentance  prayed  for 
379 
of  original  and  actual  sin 
85 
and  peace  through  Christ 
142 
plentiful  with  God  -  157, 
158,  163 
and  strength  from  Christ 
179,  180,  550 
Pardoning  God      -    -    803 
love       -----    804 
Parents  and  children    527, 
528 
convey  not  grace    -    14d 
Parting  of  christian  friends 
972,  1233,  1234 
Party  names    (5,  6)973.  979 
Paschal  lamb    -    -     (1)898 
Passions,    evil,     lamented 
177 
subdued       -    320,  (3)637 
holy,  kindled      -     -    173 
Passover,  Christ  our      143, 
904 
Pastor,  one  sought  of  God 
1127 
his  prayer  for  his  people 
1134 
people's  prayer  for  him 
1133 
Pastures,  spiritual  166,  168 
of  Christ,  desired  (12)266, 
559 
Patience,  of  God  admired 
734 
Christian,  desired   -  981, 
982 
under  afflictions      -    622 
and  faith  under  dark  pro- 
vidences      -    -    -    7L 
and  prayer  in  soul  dark- 
ness    -       157,  158,  293 
under  the  world's  hatred 
402 
under  persecutions    401, 
48d 


recommended 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECT. 


Patience  of  God,  producing 
repentance    -    324,  325 
Pattern,   Christ  the   chris- 
tian's       -    226, (5)270 
saints  a     -    -    -    -    35G 
Peace  promised  and  prayed 
for    -    -    -      984,  1109 
God  speaking  it  to   the 
soul   -----    983 
none  to  the  wicked  (2)834 
Of  the  nation  prayed  for 
1248 
praise  for  it       -    -    1249 
of  the  globe  -  (14)lp.ll38 
of  the  nations    -  500,  584 
of  conscience      -    -    229 
and  love,  &.c.    -    314,315 
on  earth  and   good  will 
215,  216 
and  holiness  encouraged 
590 
with  men  desired    -    304 
and  pardon  through  Christ 
142 
and     submission    under 
trials    -    -    -    330,331 
trust  and  strength   -    496 
Pearl  of  great  price,  Christ 
the    -    -    -         98.905 
Penitence  and  hope    -    990 

See  Repentance 

Penitent,  the      -    -    -    989 

his  sighs     -    -    -    -  988 

Perfections  of  scripture  68, 

101 

of  the  christian  religion 

116 

of  Christ's  righteousneps 

156 

of  holiness  in  heaven  686, 

687 

of  happiness  in  heaven 

688—693 

Perfections  of  God   37—42, 

719—744 

in  harmony     -    -    -  739 

celebrated      -    -    -    743 

moral  perfections  of  God 

imitated    -    -    -     742 

displayed  in  the  gospel  122 

shinin?  in  the  cross  -  542 

Persecuted  saints,'  praying 

and  pleading    487—4^0 

their  prayer  and  faith  491 

Persecuted  saints,  God  their 

avenger    -    -    -        21 


Persecution,  to  be  expected 
by  good  men      -    1035 
courage  and  perseverance 
under  it     -       289,  360. 
victory  over,  and  deliver- 
ance from  it  -  362, 391 , 
491$ 
Persecutors  punished    361, 
407,  466 
their  folly    -    -    -      492 
complained  of    487 — 491 
deliverance   from     them 
74,  362,  598 
Perseverance  in  grace  821— 
824,  941 
desired    -    -    -   823,824 
of  the  saints   -    182—186 
in  duty   -    -    -    202,357 
in  holiness  -    -    174, 186 
under    persecution    and 
trials      -    -    -    -    360 
the  effect  of  truth  and 
mercy    -    -    -    -    104 
connected  with    all   the 
graces    -   -    -    -     389 
on  grace  desired  -  (4)176 
of  saints  to  glory  certain 
186,  207,  239,  339,  658 
Person,  of  Christ     -    212, 
213 
and  glories  of  Christ  48 1 , 
515 
the  blessed   159,  160,  162, 
389 
Pestihncc,  preservation  in  it 
627 
Peter,  admonished  by  Christ 
873 
his  fall  and  recovery  1031 , 
1032 
and  John  following  Christ 
1010 
Pharisee  and  publican    296 
Physician,  Christ    -   91,281 
of  the  soul     -     -         906 
of  soul  and  body    -     907 
Piety,   instructions  therein 
589    See  Saint 
Pilgrim,  the  spiritual    1018 
his  song    -    -    -    -    1019 
Pilgrimage,    the    christian 
391 
Pillar  of  fire    -    -    -      762 
and  cloud    -       898,1136 
Pisga/i's  mount  -    654 

top       -    -  (l)3p.l268 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


W   the  poor  and  af- 

*  dieted      -    - 

in  words  and  deeds  -  305 

blessed     and     rewarded 

307—309 

of  Christ    '2,130,536,554 

Pleading  with  God  in  diffi 

cullies    -    -       2p.l0l6 

for  mercy 

1050 

under  afflictions  without 

repining    -     -   123,  622 

the  promises       -    -    208 

under  pain  of  mind  -  329 

under  persecution    4b?— 

490 

Plca3,  the  Christian 

ones    -    -      (5,6)1246 

Pleasures  of  relieion  -  301, 

302,  1000,  1005 

of  public  worship  2p.?10. 

1055—1115.  1238 

unseen,  longed  for  -  126} 

of  a  good  conscience    299 

danger  of  sensual    -  454 

sinful  forsaken     349,  350] 

heavenly,  aspired     after! 

340.  350 

Pollution  removed  ai 

vented    -    - 
Pool  01 
Poor  in  spirit  blessed  -   952 

charity  to  them    31 

j    friends  of  the,  rewarded 

307-300 

Portion,  God  a      -    -    994, 

Godouronly    -    170.  171 

the  best    -  "  -    - 

of  saints  and  sinners  402, 

Positive    institutions,     the 

use  of    -    -    -    -    532 

Potter  and  the  clay    -    126 

Poverty,  spiritual    -    -  052 

of  spirit  -    -    -     I 

of  spirit  confessed  -    109, 

Power,  and  Providence  of 
God    -    -    -    -    -   725 

of  God  -  -  -  23.  202 
and  goodness  of  God  12 
and  majesty  of  God  2,  3. 

and    wisdom    in     Christ 

crucified  -    -     122.  542 

and  grace  of  Christ  :  201 

SS9 


Power  of  the  Spirit  in  cor 

verting  sinners   88,  342 

of  faith  -     -    -    2-0,289 

of  grace  and  sin      -    175 

of     Christiana     through 

Christ     -     -    -    -    201 

of  the  gospel   -    120,  121 

516 

Powers  of  hell  vanquished 

by  Christ    -     I 

716 
Practical  atheism  -    44,  45, 

rrligion  -     -    -    260.  305 
tendency   of   the    gospel 
174 
Praise,  to    God,   from  the 
whole  creation    -    719 
for  the  blessings  of  provi- 
dence and  grace    -    755 
for  the  fountain  opened 

for  salvation     -    -    1101 
to  the  Redeemer  13*3 

23 1-273.  2' 

461,515,516,1001,1166, 

to  Father.  Son.  and  Spirit 
-712,l&2p.740 

God    exalted    above    ail 

praise     -    -    •     -    744 

i.  our  Creator 59,  60 

to  God,  for  creation  and 

providence       -    62,  8U 
for  creation  and  redemp- 
tion       -     -    -    -    139 
for     daily     preservation 
'.76,  57^ 
for  eminent  deliverances 
.500.  634 
for     deliverances     from 
death  -    -    -    631.  634 
for  private   deliverances 
433 
General    -     -    2,  3. 24,  50 
for  the  gospel      -    -    124 
for  the" increase   of   the 
church      -      1147,  1143 
for  health  restored  -  629, 
630,  632 
for  hearing  prayer  -  510, 

public 634 

and  public  prayer    -    432 
for  protection,  grace*  and 

truth 79 

75 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Fr&isc  for   general   provi- 
dence and  special  grace 

for  rain      -     76,  582,  584 
to  the  Redeemer  for  re- 
deeming grace  136,224 
223,  227 
for  temporal  blessings  78, 
584,585 
for  temptations  overcome 
385 
for  victory  in  war   -  609 
imperfect  on  earth  (7)258, 
278 
from  angels     -    -    -    49 
from  children      -     -    588 
from  all  saints  -  407,  452 
from  all  nations   -    323— 
524 
from  the  creation     -    51 
from  all  creatures   -    53, 
54 
universal  praise  -    53,54 
Prayer  meetings,  monthlv 
1136—1149 
secret       -    -    -    -    1050 
in  difficulties    -    -     1016 
the  Lord's    -    -    -    1076 
3iis\vered    380-382,  431. 
508,  510,  1034 
answered  by  crosses  1039 
importunity  in  it   -  1016, 
1072 
imperfect,   but   accepted 
874 
benefit  of  it,  and  exhor- 
tation to  it    -    -    1071 
of  a  backslider     -     1031 
hymns      before      praver 
1071—1076 
for  the  spread  of  the  gos- 
pel  -   1136-1139, 1145. 
1146 
fdr    ministers    and    mis- 
sionaries -    1126.  1133. 
1138,1144 
in  the    name    of  Christ 
alone     -    -    -    -    259 
in   the  church's    distress 
487 
tnd  faith  of  persecuted 
saints     -    365,  402,  491 
rod  hope    -    -    -    -  430 
and  happiness  -    427,  428 
deliverance  answered 
603 
890      ~ 


Prayer   heard,    and    Zion 
restored      -     -    -    512 
and    praise    for   deliver- 
ance      -    -    -    -    503 
public      -    -    -    42T 
and  praise,  public    -    432 
and  pleading  for  pardon 
345 
for  repentance  and  pardon 
323,  379 
in  time  of  war    -    -    602 
and  hope  of  victory    602 
Preaching,  success  of  it  de- 
sired      -     -     -    -    451 
dilferent  success  of  it    118 
unprofitable  for  want  ot 
faith      -     -    -    -     451 
pleasing    and     profitable 
123 
baptism   and  the  Lord's 
Supper    -    -     -    -  532 
Predestination     of     Christ 
and  his  people     -     125 
sovereign  and  distinguish- 
ing   ~  -    -    -    126,  131 
Preparation  for  death  595, 
658 
for  death,  desired    -   666 
for  heaven  -     -    659,  686 
Preparatory  thought  for  the 
Lord's  Supper    -    1190 
Presence  of  God,  worth  dv- 
ing  for      -    -    -      1273 
of  Christ,  the  jov  of  his 
people    853,  1122,  1272 
of  Christ,  promised   1077 
of  Christ,  longed  for   938, 
2p.l017,  2p.l079 
of  Christ    compensating 
all  losses    -    -    -    999 
of  Christ  on  earth    -  568 
of  Christ  in  worship  172, 
173 
of  Christ  at  his  table  558 
of  Christ,  the  life  of  the 
soul    -----  392 
of  Christ  light  in  darkness 
,4  110 
of   Christ    makes  death 
easy     -    -    -    655, 657 
of  Chrht  makes  a  heaven 
of  heaven  -  171,  (3)392 
of  Cod  in  worship    -   423 
of  God,  light  in  darkness 
393 
ofGod  our  life  170.171.39-: 


IXDEX  OF   SUBJECTS, 


Presence  of  God,  support  in 

death      -  d   by 

ignorant 

dying  li-.  451 

Preserving  grace    -      184,  Promises,  ibe  first] 


gers    3 
by  day  and  night  -  64,  65 

of  oar  live? 

of  the  soul     -    - 
and  restoring  grace 

from  sin  and  death  to  the1 

m       -      -      -      1;<0 

and    dissolution  of    this 
world     .--    -     646 
Presumption,    and 

dreaded    -    -       * 

igei  and  mist :... 

128   '• 
abased     -     127—   i 

. 
and  humilil 
atheism  and    op: 
punished 

■  51,143 

ideal,  ending  in  him 

-  and  kings, chi 
made     -     2)14 
Prince  and  Saviour 

of  peace    -    -    -    -    064 
Princes,  vain      -       35. 36, 

Prison  of  the  bodv 
of  the  grave    -     I 

of  sin      - 


- 

of  the    divine    presence 

of  sufficient  gra< 
of  a  supply  of  ail' 

944 

of  the  kingdom 

is 
plead* 

fulfill) 

of  the  covena 

faithfulness  of  Gjd  in 
them      - 

and  truth  of  God  un- 
changeable   -    - 

our  security     -     134,210 

interest   in 

and  threateni 

ind    tvpes    of 

1st    -     -     - 

'stance  of  it      -    -     923 

fulfilled     -    -     -    -    903 

animating  to  prayer  1136 

and  inspiration     -    -    97 

kins, 

Christ  the    -    265,  910 

4  -270 

il  de- 

-     -     1040 

rsity     -    -    331 

3     -     -    41ft,  457 

of  sinners  vain     454.456 

of  hell    -    -    -    -       6$o\  Prosperous  sin 

.   /of  Satan  re  73,40 


God  -  -  -  - 
of  the  gospel  va! 
of  the  living      - 

i     -    -    -    3->2 

parable  of  the      -    -   991 

rity  and 

i 

Professions,  insincere   333. 

334. 

591 


ton,    from  spiritual 
enemies     -    -    -    353 

truth,  and  grace    -    -   79 

bv  dav  and  nizht     64,  65 
of  the  church    -    189 
Providence         -     -     -     749 
and  power  of  God 
equitable  and  kind  -  75  l 
mysterious    -     -    - 
to'be  explained  hereafte» 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 

Providence,  bereaving,  sub-j Public  praise  atten". 
mitted  to    -    -    -1281 
praise  lor  the    blessings     ordinances,  their   benefit 

of  it    -----  75a 
of  God  directing  human1     prayer  and  praise  S 
aliairs      -    -    -    -    27  Publican,  the  huinbL 
over  aliiictious  and  death1     an  J  Pharisee  *  - 

Punishment  ol 
bereaving,  adored    -   331  397,  398,  400,  404 

executed  by  Christ    -         of  unbelievers  -  U 

(4,5 
its  darkness    -    -    -     71      and  salvation  -4 
dark    and  frowning  465    (See  .irfiiction, 

tended  with  faith  71 
prosperous  and  afflictive  Purit;/  of  heart,  blessedness 
.3  51  of  it  -  -  176,  (8) .389 
its  wisdom  and  equity  74  of  heavenly  bliss  -  636 
and  creation  02,  467— 469  Purposes,  holy  -  -  351 
general,  and  speeia.  .  Q. 

Qualifications  of  a   Chris- 

and  perfections  of  G)d  7.5         tian,   or  of    a    church 

its  mystery  unfolded  -  72 1        member    -      471 — 176 

recorded    -     81,470,  47.3  Quarrelsome   neighbours 

in  air,  earth,  and  »  364 

62,  69,  76.  78,  80.  421  Quickening    grace,  in    re- 

Provisions,  of  the  gospels         generation       -     (4)147 

(3 — 3, 172,  195,  514.  552      after  regeneration  desired 

of  God's  house  -  (5  341,  377 

of  the  Lord's  table  -  533,  R. 

545—547  Race,  the  christian    -  357. 
Prudence,  christian    -    320  102O 

and  zeal    -    -    -      321      unsuccessful  without  God 
Psalm,  for  soldiers  (4,571 

609, 610£ora,  threatening     -     1220 
for  old  age   -    -    596,597      from  heaven  -4".    58 
f<»r  husbandmen      -     582  Rainbow  -    -    -    - 
for  a  funeral  648.  671  <.  Christ  our  - 

for  the  Lord's  day    -442     Christ  a       -    -    24 
before  praver  and  sermon  Reading  the  scripture   105, 

148  30! 

for  magistrates  -    -    616  Reason    -    -    -     - 
for  a  master  of  a  family      an  insufficient  guide    914 
412     feeble  and  grovelling    4.3 
for  mariners    -    -    -    70,     carnal,  humbled    128 
for  Gluttons   and  drunk-  Recollection,  grateful    lr,42, 

ards  ----- 
for  New  England    -    607      of   blessings     in     I 
for  the  United  States  584,         house    -  (1—7  - 

Reconciliation  to  God  -  833 
morning     and     evening     of   God  and    siimi 
psalms    -         :."•-  rist    -    -      145 

ublic  praise,  for    p  i  from  the  ruin  of 

mercies    -    -     116.11-  the  fail    -82,136,150, 

liverance    -  199 

ship,  absence  from  it      praise  for  it    -    -    -  138 
complained  of  42     from  sickness  626,  C3 

S92 


INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 

Redeeming  love    -  787,  887  Religion,  christian.   : 
Redemption,  b]  cellence   -     -    -    -116 

revivals  of  it  praved  for 
bv  Christ  alone  -  382.  513.  515.  515 

finished     -    -     -  7-9.  790      enjoyed    - 
gratitude    to    God  for  it  Religious  edm 

791      parents  convey  not  grace 
\vonder3ofit    -    -     1-203  148 

by  price     -    -    -     -     536  Remembering  all  the  way 
by  price  and  power  -  137         <5cc.       -    -    - 
and  protection  -    13S  Remember  ance  of  Christ  538 

praise  for  -  130,  -2-24.  2-25.      of    former    deliverances 

293.  358 

Refiner,  Christ  a    -     (9)966      of  all  the  way     -     -    473 

Refuge,  God  a     -  rfum  desired    86,149 

Christ  a    -  Repentance  commanded  bv 

Regeneration    -      795-   -  id  -    -    -    - 

-  See  Convir:  I  by  Christ        -     9r7 

its  nature  and  author   147.     and  hope  -     -    - 
longed  for  -     4.  5  96,  149      prayed  for      -     - 
Rejoicing,  in  God  293— 30-2,',     why  weepest  thou  -    992 

:  net  and  Ptm- 

in  hope     -    -    -     -  tent 

in  the  ways  of  God  -  957      effected  by  divine   good 

and  2oin?"on  our  wav  953  ness     -    -     -    324.325 

Relative  duties  416,  417.  475      at  the  cross  of  Christ  326, 

Release  by  prayer  380,  382,  327 

512      gives  joy  in  heave 
Relia"  the  rea-     confession    and     pardon 

son  and  happiness  of  it  ]53 — 102 

35. 30      and    prayer    for    pardon 
lesired         nnd  health       -    -    373 
HI,  910      and  faith  in  the  blood  oi 
on  Christ  an  Christ    -    -     -     -    383 

181      of  the  prodigal  -    -    322 
.    death 
• 
interna!,  desired    -     1002'     no  pardon    -     ~— 
pleasures  of  it  -  S  2)684 

302,  1009,  1095  Reproach  removed  366,  402, 
benefit  of  it 

personal     -      1047— 1050  Reproof,  brotherly  and  bene- 
familv     -     -     1051  — 1055  ficial       -     -     -     -     575 

public      -    -     1056—  \U~iRcqwst,  the     -     -    -    1037 
vain  a  i,  9^4— 

i  ion 

dories  of  it      -    151.174!     to  affliction     -     339,023 

fit    -     -     151      to  the  will  of  God    -   297 

prospects  of  it    301,  302.      to  bereaving  providences 

656  331 

and  justice    -    -    -    475  Resolution  to  serve  the  Lord 

in  words  and  deeds     174.  1052 

the  successful  one     1073 

-     -      4  174  Rr-olution*.  holy     -        351 

Nourishing   in    old     agejitert,  the  eternal    - 

4-3      tresenr.  praved  for    -984 
89:3 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


gest,  none  on  earth    -  455 

promised  by  Christ  -  196 

complete  in  heaven  687 

Restoration,  from  the  fall 

from  backsliding  -   106— 

163,  383 

from  sorrows  and  sins  184 

from  sickness      626,  630, 

63-2 

y    --•_-    -     506 

ofiSion      -     -     -     -     512 

by  prayer-  -    -    350.  352 

Resurrection   of   the   bodv 

406,  652,  674,  C75,  1286. 

hope  of  it   -  406,  673,  674 

and  death      -    -    -    670 

of  a  saint,  and  death  of  a 

sinner    -    -    -    -    668 

of  Christ  -  237.  838,  443, 

858,  861,  1192 

a  pledge  of  ours      -    861 

comfortable  to  such  who 

seek  Christ     -    -    86-2 

and  ascension  of  Christ 

880—803 

and  death  of  Christ  -  237 

death  and    ascension  of 

him    -    -  238,241,262 

ground  of   faith  in  him 

3.  4  240 

gives     hope    of    heaven 

230 

Retirement    -        1047,  1050 

and  meditation 
Returning  sinner 
backslider     -    37. 

323,  345.  383 

with  self-abhorrence   375 

Revelation^    the    scripture, 

evidence  of  its  divinity 

97 

of  Christ   to  Jews    and 

Gentiles    -    -    123.  482 

j-t,  against   our  own 

-    -    -    -    326 

Reverence  due  to  God    -  16 

in  worship  -    -    421.  147 

Revival  prayed  for    -    382. 

"  515,  516,  1145 

I    enjoved  bv  prayer- 

382.512 

Rewards,  of  duty  and  sin 

eerily     -    -    -     -    33: 

impartial    -    -    (5,6  337 

894 


Rewards  of  the  right* 

and  the  wicked    -    402 

of  liberality    -    307—309 

Rick  fool  surprised    -    1118 

sinner  dying    -    456,  667 

unenvied      -    -    -     456 

their      emptiness 

1116 

of   Christ,    unsearchable 

- 
of  a  christian      -    -    390 
earthly,    compared   with 
grace      -    -    -     -    605 
their  vanity    -    434,456. 
669 
Righteous    See  Christian 
their  birth    -    -   147,  165 
their  temper  and  character 
165,389 
their  conduct    -   IT  I 
theircompauy  109,  (3/290, 
511 
their  raiment     -    -    156, 

their  happy  end  653—655 

difference    between    the 

righteous      and     the 

wicked  -    -    398, 401 

Righteousness  imputed  802 

human,  insufficient  to  jus 

tify      -    -    -    768,801 

Christ  our  righteousness 

912 

of  Christ,  valuable   -  155 

our  robe  -     156,  (6,7)195 

and   strength    in     I 

154,  179,  180,  203,  204 
internal,  breathed 

and    grace    thirst.  . 

our  own,  insufficient  153 
renounced    -    -    155. 185 
Rising-  to  God      -    -     1041 
Rivers  of  bliss      -    3p.i017 
Robes  of  riehteousne  — 
"(6,7)195. 
white    -    -     156,  68 
Rock,    Christ    the    smitten 
913 
building  on  the  - 
of  ages    -    -    -    -  (3)138 
and  corner-stone,  Christ 

(10.  I 
smitten,  a  type  of  Christ 
(r 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Rod  of  affliction     i.  .  is   and    sinners 

G24  dhFerence    -     -    -   39' 

benefit  of  it 

of  Moses    - 


Rome    See  Babylon 
Rose,  Christ  compared  to  a 

Ruin  and  restoration 

98 
of  Babylon  -    -     5 
Ruins  of  Sion  built  again 
"510 
Rule  of  ■:■  law  a 

3p.l016 
.  ^ood,  described  610 
from  God  .   ...    611 
advised  241  2 

warned      -    -     - 

Sabbath    -    765,  1066.  1070 
See  Lord's  Day 
delightful    -    -    -    -  441 
See  1 

let    of     Christ,     an 
atonement    -    - 
the  noblest  -    -    14 
all-sufficient    54, 141.  323 
faith  in  the    -     -    -    282 
praise  for  it    -    -    -    142 
and  incarnation      -     146 
and  intercession      -    14-2 
to  land      -     -    69.  70 
at  home    -     -    - 
in  heaven       -    -    -    637 
of    Christ's   sheep 

in  God       -    -    -    -    387 

in  the  covenant       -     135 

saints  in  the  hands  of 

Christ  -    -    -     -    207 

of  believers    -    -    -    136 

at  the  foot 

of  the  church  -    4. 
in  public  dangers 
and  delight  in  the  church 
429 
and  triumph  of  the  church 
in  national  d 

499 
Saint  indeed      -    - 
Saints^  characters  of  -  165, 
474 
beloved  in  Christ    -    1-2-5 
happy,  and  sinners  mise- 
rable     -    -         -    395 
595 


rs  distinguished 

by  the  Judge    -    -    680 

•  aparty    -    l<'9 

communion  of    -    -    534 

patience  and  the  world's 

hatred    -   -   -   -   402 

si    -    ^2 

.•in     508 

-  499,600 

secure   in  nub!. 

and  sinner's  portion    405, 

406 

dwell  in  heaven       -    243 

and  pardoned 

pardoned,  and 

and      sinners 

destroyed     -     -     -    403 

their  afflictions  moderated 

tried  and  preserved  13.162 
die,  but  Christ  li 
death,  r.nd  burial  of  062 
conducted  to  heaven  473 
rate  state  406, 
6GB 

reward  at  last  -  394,  442, 

'  6-31 

-    -  638,  639 

r's  end    -    400, 

- 

-  532 

~  1304 
ofsinnere    -    -  S25--831 
the  method  of  it 
is  ci  " 

..... 
by  srace    -    -      B28 
bv  Father,  Son.  an  J  - 

shall  be  complete    -    327 

an  interest  in  it  desired 

831,  1014 

what   must  I    do  to   be 

saved  -  -  -  1012 
God  glorious,  and  sinners 

saved    -    -    -    -     830 

.'or  it  1017,  3p.  1101 

joyful  sound       -    -     137 

by  Christ  192, 193. 203.  «tf 


INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 


Salvation  in  the  cross     192 

of  the  worst  of  sinners 

176 

of  saints     -     (1)191,598 

by  grace  in  Christ  -  188, 

190 

and  God  glorified  193, 194 

and  triumph     -    -     298 

and  defence  in  God     387 

Samaritan,  the  good    -  975 

Sanctification    -    -     -    176 

and  pardon     -     200,818 

and  growth  desired  -  820, 

1108 

promoted     by    affliction 

1260 

by  Christ    -    -     179,180 

through  faith    -     -     181 

desired    -    -    -    178,  181 

evidence  of  it    -    -     174 

justification  and  salvation 

200 

Sanctified  afflictions   -  403, 

624 

Sarah  and  Isaac  -    (6,  7)  18 

Satan  repulsed    -    -     1005 

subdued    -    -     -    -    294 

his  temptations    -  92,  93, 

374,  655 

his  fiery  darts      -    (2)T»95 

See  Devil,  Temptations 

Satisfaction  of  Christ    144 

145,  555 

Saviour,   Christ    the    only 

914,  987 

able  and  willing      -    833 

Sceptre,  of  the  gospel  (4)481, 

(4)515 

of  grace       -    -    -     (4)12 

touching  the  top  of  it 

(5,  6)225 
Scoffers,  complained  of  599 
Scriptures,  their  inspiration 
761 
their  usefulness     - 
their  preciousness  -   761, 
923 
their  riches    -    -    -    763 
their  sufficiency  and  ex- 
cellency     -    -    -     764 
reading  the  (6)73,  (6)112, 
304,  1050 
sacred,    compared     with 
the  book  of  nature    99, 
101,  436 
their  perfection     -     101 
896 


Scriptures,  their  variety  and 
excellence     -    98,  105, 
112 
instruction    from     them 
102 
reveal  Christ    -   -    -    97 
attended  with  the  spirit 
304,  (1)359,  (5)451 
delight  in  the    -   103,  624 
holiness      and      comfort 
from  the    -     -    -     104 
praise  for  the       -    -    96 
Sta,   God's  dominion  over 
the       -----    21 
Seal,  of  Christ's  blood    135, 
535 
the  oath  of  God  a    -   133" 
Sealing  of  the  spirit  (2)161, 
34U 
Seaman's  song    -     -    -    70 
Seasons,  the,  crowned  with 
goodness  -    -    -    1291 
of  the  year    -      582—585 
Secret  prayer  -    -     -     105O 
devotion    -   408,  409,  503 
Secure    sinner,    awakened 
110 
Seed  of  the  woman    -  199, 
219 
of  the  promise  to  Abra 
ham    -    -    -     (6,  7)18 
of  the  word  -    -    -    118 
of  grace     -    -    -    (5)165 
Seed-time,  the  literal    and 
spiritual    -    -    -    1222 
Seeds  of  piety      -    -    1154 
Seeking  God    -    -    73,  430 
after  Christ   -    -    -    559 
and  finding  him     -     563 
Self-confidence,  vain    -  201 
relinquished      -    -      155 
Self-dedication  -  1016,  1208 
entire     -----    355 
joyful     -    -    -     (5,  6)13« 
Self-denial    -    -       998,999 
commanded  by  Christ  94, 
151,  474 
Self-destruction      -     (3)198 
Self-examination,   or     evi- 
dences of  grace  -  336, 
411,1049 
Lord,  search  me  -    1001 
Self-existence  and  self-suf- 
ficience  of  God    -  738, 
741 
Self-flattery  -         -    44,  45 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


e(f     -    -    -     - 
of  the  Pbark 
insufficient    -    -   I 
renoimceil     -    -  155f 158 

iven  of 

406 

f'ore    it 
1077,  II  B9 
hymn?  aftei  it 

it,  brazen     - 

.  on  account  i  I 
abhorred     -     -    -  1168 
unchristian    -     -     -    340 

of  Christ  seen 
wander  in  2 

fold   -    -     - 
desirous    of 

lost,  restored 

safe     in 

Chris 

- 
a     -     -     - 

Short?!  uproved 

Ski  be 

?*,  presence   ( 
desired  in  i:  -     -    1255 
submission  under  it   1258 

complaint  and  hope  in  ir 

general     -    -    -   -     1257 
and  recover 

and  groans  accepted 

991 

CfrftJ  of  God  in  his  house 

of  Christ  in  heaven     344 
of  Christ  mortifies,  to  the 
world     -     -     -  173.  34- 
::rist.  beautifies 
S97 


Sight  of  Christ  makes  death 

easy    -     -     -     54( 

of    Christ,    '. 

of  in.;  411 

•  >.  756 

in-dwelling    -    - 

a  burden      -    -    954,  955 

-    -     -    759 

w  laid    before 

God  -----    817 

of  nature    -    -    -    86,87 

origiual  and  actual,  con- 

aud     pardoned 

and      chastisement      of 

saints    -    -       461,  465 

.  iction  of 

110 

against  the  law  and  gospel 

117 

evil  of  it      -    -    -    -    89 

j     -    -     -     599 

it     -    90 

custom  in  it    -    -    -    83 

folly  and  madness  of  it  91 

the   ruin  of   a;  _- 

men    -    -    - 
the  cause  of  Chri-' 

353,384 

i      -     151 

•:  against  it  3-25, 

-    -    352 

pardoned     and    subdued 

and  d 
heaven  -    -    -    - 
i  Calvary 
ami  Sion    -    -    - 

aands     not     saving 
152,472 
Sincerity     -     160.  3 
and  truth     -     -     - 
desired     -    -     -    -     1001 
or  evidences  of  grace  411 
-335,  336 
proved  and  reward 
and  I  333 

and  watchfulness    -   437 
found 
wanting     -    -    -    767 
reasoned  with    -    -  1299 
.  iced  768.  101-2.  1094 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 

fidmier,  repenting,  accepted \Song  to   creating  WisdoQ 

991  747 

and  saints  in  the  wreck  ofj     of  the  angels  at  Christ's 

nature  -  -  -  1288 
death  of  the  -  -  1277 
man  by  nature  and  prac-!; 
ti^e,  a  -  -  -  -  87' 
cursed  and  saint  happv 
398,  404 
and  saint's  portion  -  397, 

401,  406,406 
hatred  of,  and  saint's  pa-; 
tience     -    -     -    -    402 
destroyed  and  saints  chas 

tised       ---'-' 
The  vilest  saved 
death  of  the  terrible 
rich,  dying    -    -    - 
aged,  dying      -    - 
Sins  of  the  tongue  334,  589, 
600 
Sion,  its  stability  and  glory 
1121 
asking  the  way  to  it  1123J 
glorious  things  spoken  oil 
it  -     1136  ~Soc  Church] 
Slander,   complained  of  -  ( 


birth     -     -     -    - 

of  the   spiritual    pilgrim 

1019 

of  praise  to  the  Redeemer 

1065,  1206,  1209 

of  the  angels    -    215,216 

of  Moses  and  the  Lamb 

•275,  503 

of  Hezekiah    -    -    -633 

of  Solomon    -    558—570 

of  Simeon    -     -  546,  655 

403  Sons  of  God,  their  privileges 

176  B12,813 

65(J      their  character  and  privi- 

6;i?         leges      -    -    -    -     165 

502  Sorroic,  godlvfor  sin  desired 

902 

laid  before  God      -     817 

(See  Repentance) 
for  sin     -     -     -    3-24—3-27 

licpentance) 
for   the  pious   dead   re- 
strained     -    -    -    66-2 
comfort  under  it  38 
Soul,  worth,  and  loss  of  it 


nig 

value  of  it      -    -    -    664 

of  a  sinner,  on  a  death- 
bed   -    -    -    -    -    661 

must  leave  the  body  665, 
669 

forced  into  eternity  -  650 

sinking  into  hell 

of  a  saint  committed  to 
Christ     -     -    -     -     192 

beautifully  arrayed  -  156 

in  its  separate  siate  35, 
36,  406.  45-2,  659,  660 


'    deliverance  from  it    364,! 
366 
Slavery  of  Satan,   release: 
from  by  Christ    -     179 
of  sin,  freedom  from  by] 
Christ    -    -    -    -     353 
deliverance  from  it    de- 
sired     -    -    -    -    110 
Sleep,  sweet       -    -     [5  294) 
Sloth,    spiritual,    lamented. 
341,  370 
Smote  of  Christ  desired  388 
Snoic  and  frost    -    584,  585 
Society  of  sinners  avoided  Sovereignty  of  God    23,  42, 
398,  400  727 

of  sinners  hated     -     411;     in  bereaving  providences 
of  saints  chosen  109,411,         adored    -    -    -    -    331 
of  grace     -    -      128,  129 
in  heaven  blessed    -  486.  Sower,  parable  of  1090, 1091 
690  Spear    in   the  Redeemer's 
Sodom,  fire  of    -  16,  (5)404         side   -----    252 
Soldier,  the  spiritual  and  his  Spirit,  of  God,  hisinfluences 
foes      -     -    -     -      946  924,  934 

Soldicr'i ;  psalms     601,609,      his  distinct  work  in  sal- 

610 

Son,  of  God  eternal  (2)267, 

(2^268 

of  David     -     (3)264,  715 ! 

898 


vation  (4.  5,525,  2p.924 
the  comforter  -  lp.924 
his  love  -  -  -  2p  9-24 
leads  the  people  of  Goti !?»'. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS- 


leaiL^he  people  of 
)d  to^Blv  -    -     1011! 


Spirit 
God 

addressed  under  darkness 

932 

grieved  but  entreated  nor 

to  depart    -    -    -    933: 

his  drawingi   celebrated 

934 

given  at  Christ's  ascen-l 

sion  -----    >J44 

miraculous  gift  of  -    279. 

water  and  blood      -     541 

his  offices  and  operations 

342 

l:is  influences  represented 

by  the  wind     -     -    500 

witnessing    and    sealing 

343 

his  work   powerful  and 

gracious    -     -    S3, 342 

attending  the  word     304. 

(1)359.  (5  451 

earnest  of  heaven    (3  059 

dwelling  in  the  heart 

(9)300 
fruits  of  the    -    - 
his  teaching  desired  [3]  84, 
304 
breathed  after    -  341,  500 
tual  mindedness  -409. 
1002 
apparel      -    -    -    -     150 
blessings      and     punish- 
ments    -     .    -     -    400 
duties      -     -     -     151,  174 
deliverance     -    133.  385, 
497 
enemies  overcome  -  -294, 
359.  385,  070 
meat,  drink,  and  clothing 
195 
pilgrimage     -     -    -    391 
race       -_  -    -    -    -    357 
warfare      -    -     355.  359 
Spirituality  of  God     -     721 


Spotless,  God 

Christ  -     -    -     - 
righteousness 
church    -    -    - 
heaven    -    -    - 
Spouse   of   Christ, 


church   - 

lier  beaut}' 

"ier  request 

Spring    -    - 

of  the  vear 


(3)889 

-  507 

-  150 
156,  505 
030.  688 

s    the 


QQG, 


-    48(1 

-     -    565 

-  -    -    570 

-  1210—1-218 
-    588.583 


Spring  and   summer     - 

'     [9- 1  - 

summer  and  winter    534, 

535 

Sprinkling  of  blood    -    143 

Star.  Christ  a       -     (15)366 

at  Christ' fi  birth    -  (3)230 

Sting  of  death     -    -    1-271 

removed  by  Christ     1270 

Storm  and  thunder    47,  54, 

407,586 

improved    -    -    -    -  587 

Storms  of  trouble,  hope  in 

71,395 

Strait  gate  and  way    -   94, 

151 

Strength,  as  our  davs  are 

841.843 

everlasting  in  God  -  "202, 

357,  496 

from  Christ    -     -    -    154 

for  the  weak       -    -    201 

and  peace       -    -    -    496 

and  righteousness  in  him 

~  179,  ISO.  203,  204 

repentance    and    pardon 

prayed  for    -    -    -  379 

of  divine  graee    -    -  184 

Strong-h«U~     Christ      the 

spiritual     -    -    -    916 

Submission   to  the  will  of 

God    935,  963,  994,  995 

under    affliction    desired 

(9,  &c.)2p-1258 

to  bereaving  Providence 

331,  1281 

filial     -----    996 

it  is  the  Lord,  let  him,  &c. 

997 

and  deliverance     -     330 

to  afflictions    -    -    -  622 

to  dark  Providence  -   71 

and  humility      -    -    297 

and  pleading       -    -    329 

encouraged  and  rewarded 

330 

to   Christ    recommended 

8-10,  (3, 4";  190,  241,  263 

to  death       -    •     058,  075 

Substance  of  the  Leviticai 

priesthood       -    -    26i 

Success  of  prayer  -    -  1071 

of   the  gospel    predicted 

1,8, 3D.1136 

of  the  cospel  -    -    -    99, 

1.  4,5)264,517 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Success   of  missions    and 
missionaries  prayed  for 
2p.ll37,    1,  2,  4 p.  1138, 
1,  2p.ll39 
of  means  enjoyed   1147— 
1149 
to   the   word    preached, 
desired  -    -    -    -    451 
Sudden  death     -    -    -  643 
and  seasonable    deliver- 
ance      -    -    -    -    330 
Suffering  christians  dear  to 
Christ    -    -    -    -    998 
Sufferings,  of  Christ    -  854 
See  Lord's  Sapper 
great         -    -    -  249,  548 
and  death  of  Christ     233 
for  Christ       -    -    (8)389 
and   kingdom  of  Christ 
254,262,510 
Sufficiency  of  pardon  -    163 
of  grace  -    -    -   201,202 
Summer     -    -    -    582,  583 
and  harvest   -  1222,1223 
and  winter     -     584,  585 
Summons,  from  God  to  men 
985 
to  judgment      -    -    1294 
of  the  saint    -    -    -   665 
of  the  sinner       -    -    667 
Sun,  Christ  the  (16)266,917 
in  darkness    -    (4,  5)327 
of  righteousness  -  (3)149, 
(5)428 
invitation  of   its   course 
desired  -    -    -    -    571 
Sunday  Schools    1240, 1241 
Super  abounding  grace    163 
Supplication    -    -    -    1013 
Support,  and  counsel  from 


God 
and  comfort  in  God 


363 
362, 
623 
and 
369 


for     the     afflicted 

tempted      -    -   • 

"under  trials   289,  388,  395 

in  prospect  of  death    652 

Supremacy  of  God    -    -  22 

Surety,  Christ  our     (7)269, 

(7)270 

and  sacrifice,  Christ  a  141 

Sioord,    of   the    Redeemer 

(2,  3)481,  (3)515,  (3)516 

of  the  Spirit    -    -  (5)373 

the  flaming    -    -    (7^540 


Sympathy     mL     chrisl 
chenshea    -    -    -    97 o 
of  Christ  to  the  weak  and 
tempted       206,  (3)388, 
(6)536 
T. 
Table  of  providence    and 
grace      -    -    166—168 
of  grace     -    -    -    -    172 
of  the  Lord's  Supper  552 
Teachings  of  the  Spirit  and 
word      -    -    -    -     304 
Tears  of  the    sinner    and 
Saviour      -    -    -    989 
Tempest,  high       -    -     1023 
Temple,  the  bodies  of  the 
saints  a    -    -    -     1017 
the   spiritual    completed 
1149 
of  God's  grace  loved    428 
Christ   represented  by  a 
(14)266 
Temptation      -    1023, 1042 
moderated    -    -     -    1024 
Temptations  of  the  world 
454 
conquered  by  faith  -  454 
in  sickness  overcome  625 
of  the  Devil     92,93,374, 
395 
and  desertions  lamented 
373 
hope  under,    sharp    and 
long  -----    135 
strength  and  support  un 
der  them  201 ,  202,  294, 
369 
overcome    -    -     294,385 
escape  and    deliverance 
from  them  294,  362, 385 
Tempted  saints,  Christ's  in- 
tercession for  them  873 
Saviour,  as  we  are  (3)908 
Christ's  compassion  to  the 
206 
Tempter,  Satan    -    -     374 
the  lying  to  be  trodden 
down     -    -    -    -    294 
Tender  conscience    -     290 
Testament,  or  new  covenant 
sealed    -    -    -    -    535 
Thanks,  public,  for  private 
mercies    -    -    433,634 
Tlianksgiving  days   1247— 
1254 


Sympathy  of  christians  972(    for  victory 
900 


602 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Thanksgiving  for  national 
mercies  -  -  -  604 
Thief  on  the  cross  -  796 
Thirsty  souls  invited  to 
Christ  -  -  -  -  838 
Threatening,  the  first  199 
Threatenings  and  promises 

Throne  of  grace,  accessible 
by  Christ    -    -    -    422 
free  to  sinners    -    -    158 
Thrones  of  judgment   pre- 
pared for  the  saints  - 
(6—8)40- 
fkunder,  and  storm   47,  54, 
467,586 
improved  -    -   -     -    587 
the  God  of        -    -    1221 
Time  well  spent    -     -    944 
short    -    -    -     639,  1261 
now  is  the  accepted  time 
2p.833,  1094,  1223 
*very  part  of  it  in  God's 
hands       -    -    -     1263 
and  eternity      -    -    1264 
misimproved    (2)577,618 
to  be  redeemed  -    -     635 
end  of  it  kept  in  view 
645 
Times,  evil    -    -     403,  404 
saints  safety  and  hope  in 
thern    -    -    -    599,  600: 
Title,  a  clear  one  to  heaven 
desired  -    -    -    -    395 
and  offices  of  Christ  264— 
270 
To-day,  the  voice  of  wis 
dom    -    -    -    -      1223 
To-morrow,  the  language  of 
folly     -     -    -    -     1223 
Tongue,  sins  of  it     -    600 
glory  of  the  frame    6  &?j 
governed  -    321,  589,  590 
Trans  figuration,  of   Christ 
853 
Traveller's  psalm      -      754 
Travels,   of  the  Israelites 
471,  473 
of  spiritual  pilgrims     391 
Treachery    complained    of 
599,600 
Treasure  of  a  christian  390 
Tree,  the  accursed    -    1196 
Christ  compared  to  a  - 

(4,266 

Of  life     540,552,(3^1303 

901 


Tree  and  river  of  love    552 
Trial,  of  our  graces  by  af- 
flictions     -    -    13,  133 
of  our  hearts    -    336,411 
Trials,  beneficial  -  2p.l024 
and  trust     -     1005,  1003 
support  under  them    289, 
389,  395  See  fictions 
grace    shining    in    them 
360 
removed  by  prayer  -  380, 
503 
Trinity,  the  doctrine  of  the 
740    See  Doxologies 
the  united  Three  139,  699, 
708,  712 
praised    -    -    -  691—712 
Triumph  of  Christ  over  the 
Church's    enemies   - 
(6,  7)496,  501,  502 
of  faith      -    -    -    -    289 
over  death    -     -  652,  674 
for  salvation       -    -    298 
for  national  victory  -  609 
and  safety  of  the  church: 
in  national  desolations 
499 
of  saints  at  the  last  day 
407 
Triumphs  of  Christ    -    866> 
of  the  cross    -    -       1199 
Trouble,  pleading  with  God 
in  it      -    -     -    -    103(J 
sanctified    -    -    -      1024s 
Troubled,  but  making  God 
our  refuge     -    -    1034 
Troubles      See   Afflictions^ 

Temptations 
Trumpet,  of  the  gospel   195 
of  the  Archangel   (5,646, 
(1)604 
Trust  in  God  under  trials 
1004, 1005 
humble,  or  despair  pre- 
vented.     -    -    -    1005 
encouragement  to  it  1003 
I   will  trust  and  not  be 
afraid    -    -    -    -  1008 
in  the  Lord  (6,  7;  157,  496 
in  the  word  -  '4,158,209 
under  afflictions  -    -    67 
in  the  creatures  vain   35, 
36, 333 
in  Christ    recommended 
283 
well  founded      -    -    339 
76 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Trust  in  view   of    death 

(6)664 

Truth  and  faithfulness  of 

God   -    -    r   - '    -    73 

and  mercy  met  together 

739 

and  sincerity  -  33-2,  1000 

grace  and  protection   32, 

35,  36,  79 

and     mercy     evidenced 

(3—7)184 

Tumult,  deliverance  from  it 

30? 

Types,  Christ  the  substance 

of  them  -  771,  920,923 

of  Christ 261 

and  prophecies    -    -  219 

U. 

Unbelief,  lamented    (5)210, 

959 

opposed     -    -    -   -    937 

surmounted     -    -       1003 

and  impenitence     -    285 

like  the  spear  in  Christ's 

side 384 

danger  of    -    -    -    -  283 
destructive    -    -    -    118 
prayed  against     -    -  181 
punished    -    -    -    -   450 
Canaan  lost  by  it    -    450 
and  envy  cured    -    -  402 
Unchangeable,  God,  and  his 
covenant  -    37,58,  133 
love  and  grace    -  34,  135 
promises    -    135,  209,  495 
truth    -    -    -    -    34,  135 
Uackangeablcness  of   God 
723 
of  God  and  his  love  - 
(3, 4; 959 
Uacharitableness  and  cha- 
rity     315 

Unconverted  state      -     150 

old  age       -    -    -    -    592 

advice  to  the     -     (4)16, 

(6)685 

unfit  for  heaven    -     6d3 

Unfruitfulness    under    the 

word      -    -     -     -    451 

Unuoly  souls    not   fit    for 

heaven    -    -    -    -  f>SG 

Union  to  Christ    -    -     799 

of  Chii?t  and  saints  -  534 

to  Christ  desired  -  (6)266 

of  faith  and  works  -   280 

of  Jews  and  Gentiles  482 

902 


Union  of  saints  on  earth 
and  in  heaven     -    486 

United  States,  prayer  for 
the 606 

praise  to  God  for  the  604, 

612 

prosperity  and  happiness 

of  the    -    584,  606,  607 

l/naty  ofGod     -    -    -    720 

of  God,  one  in  three   699, 

708,712 

of  God's  people    972,  973 

of  friends    and    kindred 

417 

of  a  family  and  of  saints 

416 

of  the  church  on  earth 

and  in  heaven     -    486 

Unseen    Saviour,    beloved 

312 

adored  -    -    -    -    (7)692 

Unspeakable  love       -    277 

joys      -----    312 

Unsteadiness  lamented  1028 

Use  of  the  moral  law     110, 

152 

of    positive   institutions 

532 

V. 

Vain  discourse,  in  company 

600 

none  in  heaven  -  (11)39*1 

Value,  of  Christ   and    his 

righteousness       -    155 

of  the  soul     -    -    -    664 

of  the  saints    -    -    -  109 

Vanity    of    earthlv  thingg 

1116,  liiy,  1261 

of  man      -    -    -    -    647 

of  man,  as  mortal  -   610, 

641,644,  648 

of  life  and  riches    -    669 

of  youth,  alluring   -  593, 

594 

of  the  world   -  347,  455. 

458 

of  self-righteousness  153, 

155, 195 

Veil,   looking   within    the 

288,  356 

Vengeance  and  compassion 

of  God    -    -    -  28, 830 

against    the    enemies  of 

the  church    -    16, 407, 

614 

in  hell 665. 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Victory,  thanksgiving    for 
national     -     006,  1347 
over  sin,  ours,   the  glory: 


God's      -    -    -    -   950 

over  death    -    -    -    12?0! 

national,      hoped,      and 

prayed  for      -    -    608J 

over  sin  and  hell    -    359j 

over     temptations     and 

sickness   -    -    385,  625 

over    temporal    enemies] 

G09 

of    Christ,  over  enemies1 

501,  50-2 

of  Christ  over  Satan  504, 

716 

of  Christ  over  death  and 

hell 553 

of  Christ  and   kingdom 

235 

of  saints,  through  Christ 

35G 

of  saints  in  the  spiritual 

warfare      -    -    -     359: 

of  saints,  and  deliverance 

from  persecution  -  493 

of  saints  over  death  and' 

the  grave    -      861,653] 

of  saints,  ours,  the  praise. 

God's       -    -     -     -  359 

Vine,   Christ  the  spiritual: 

918 

emblem  of  Christ     (1)266 

Vinegar  and  trail  offered  to 

Christ      -    -    -     - 
Vineyard  of  GcJ,   wasted 
48? 
J 'irtuc,  shining  in  trials  and: 
afflictions  -  306 ,  (4 
of  men  failing  -  599,  rK/j! 
Virtues.  Christian  151,380,1 
389 
Vision  of  the  drv  bones  ]0a9 
of  the  Lamb-    -    -    274 
Hee  iSijkl 
Visit,  waiting,  a  gracilis 
one    -    -    -    -    -    IT* 
Voice  of  God.  in  the  law  166 
in  the  gospel  -    - 
in  the  promises    -    -  209 
to  Lis  friends  and  enemies 
4-:  603 
of  Christ,  or^visdom  19". 

of  Christ  or  his  blood  ]42 

Of  Chnsr.  the  Juaee    660 

$03 


Vows,  to  be  fulfilled  -  100Q 
paid  in  the  church  431,433 
of  holiness  -  -  -  351 
and  promises  broken  by 
the  wicked  -  -  599 
holy,  to  he  kept  -  -  332 
Voyage,  the  spiritual     1022 

W. 
Waiting  for  God    -    -    832 
for  the  latter  dav  glorv 
(15)Ip.ll38 
for  Christ's  second  com- 
ing    -  -     538.  1043 
for  strength  from  God  202 
for  pardon  and  direction 
346 
for  an  answer  to  praver 
382 
with  earnest  desire  of  de- 
liverance and  salvation 
157,  158,  308 
for  heaven     -    -    -    396 
for  grace  and  salvation 
(4—8)151 
Walking,  with  God    -   816 
in  darkness       -    -    102G 
by  faith    -     -     -     71,  G59 
Wandering  from    God    - 
(1,2)246,375 
and  recanting    -    -    S75 
Hants,  supplied  -  844.  915 
spiritual,  all  to  he  sup- 
plied         -     -     -  200,  442 
War.  prayer" in  time  of  G02 
disappointments,  therein 
G01 
victory  in      -    -     - 
spiritual      -    -    359,  385 
Warfare,  the  christian  340, 
358,  946,  1021 
assistance  and  victory  in 
it    -    -    -    -    359,  385 
Warning      -    -    -     -     965 
Warnings    of  God,    to   his 
people    -    -    -    -    4G0 
to  voung  sinners     -    593 
to  magistrates    -  C19,  620 
JVarrur.     animated     and 
crowned    -    -    -  1046 
Washing    of    justification 
and  sanctificatiou    17fi, 
500 
from  sin      -    -    1SB,  525 
in  Christ's  blood  525,  CdS, 
G89 
spiritual,  desired    -    181 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Watchfulness,       rewarded 
1043 
and  prayer    -    -     (5)151 
over  the  tongue  -    -    321 
and  sincerity      -    -    437 
and  brotherly  reproof  575 
Watchmen, spiritual,  united 
(5)123 
gospel  -----    123 
Water,   the  spirit  and  the 
blood      -    -     -    -     541 
Way,  Christ  the  (1  1)266, 914 
to  Canaan      -    -    -    919 
truth  and  life     -    -    920 
to  salvation,  faith  the  263, 
284 
to  heaven,  straight  -  151 
Weak  Christians,  not  to  be 
despised    -    -    -     315 
encouraged  by  Christ  206 
safe  in  his  hands    -    20" 
shall   be    victorious    - 
(11, 12)271) 
Weakness,    onr  own,   and 
Christ's  strength  -  201 
Weary  and    burdened,    in- 
vited to  rest     -    -    835 
Weather,  and  seasons  vari 
ous     -    -    03,584,  585 
stormy  succeeded  bv  calm 
"69,70 
thunder  and  lightning  54 
(2)46" 
clouds,    winds,     waves, 
and  tempests  -  (4,  5)55 
summer  and  winter    564 

5>; 

Wedding  Evmn    -    -   1231 

Weeping       -    -    -    -    992 

Welcome  given  by  the  gospel 

833,  634,  1191 

to  gospel  ministers  -    123 

to  the  Lord's  day    -    441 

sinners  to  return  and  be 

happy    -  195—198,  635 

White  robes     156,  688,  689 

Christ's  soul       -    -    56^ 

saints  made    -    -    -    575 

Wicked  men  exhorted    333, 

834 

difference  between,  and 

the  righteous   -    -    397 

their  way  and  end  -  400, 

401  (See  Sinner,  Saint) 

Wickedness  of  man  bv  na 

tiire    -    -    -    -    1    8" 

of  l 


Wickedness  or  corruption 
of  manners  -    599,  600 
or  practical  atheism  -  44, 
45 
Widows  and  fatherless  help- 
ed     -----    064 
Wilderness       See    Jewish 
Church 
of  this  world      -    -    391 
believers  coming  up  out 
of  it      -     (l,2,4o7,  570 
faith  guiding  through  the 

Will,  depraved        -    -    82 

renewed    -    -    -    -    517 

Waul,    Spirit's     influence 

repretemed  by  925, 930 

of  divine  influence  -566 

waves   and    tcinpest3  - 

(4,  5)55 
and  storms  succeeded  by 
a  calm    -    -    -    69, 70 
Wine    and    bread,    Christ 
compared  to    -    (3)266 
Winter  improved  1224, 1225 
and  summer    -    564,  563 
Wisdom,        righteousness, 
sanctification,    Christ 
our  -    -    -    -    -    921 
of  God      -    -    -    -    729 
of  God  in  creation  -  747 
of  God  vast  and  unbound- 
ed   -       (1—3)38,  (3)76 
of  God  in  his  works  -   56 
and  grace  of  the  gospel 
122,  777 
the  invitation  of,  accepted 
839 
happiness  of  if.    -      1009 
and  equity  of  providence 
74 
carnal,  humbled  127,  128, 
129 
Christ  the  wisdom  of  God 
197,  542 
invitations  of,  to  men  197, 
198 
Christ  our      -    -    -    179 
power  and  love  in  Christ 
118 
Wisdom's  ways    pleasant 
1009 
Wish  of  a  pastor  for  his 
people    -    -    -       1134 
of  a  private  christian  930 
103" 


1XDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


of   the    saints  all  J 
gratified  above   -    405. 

Witness,   of  the  spirit  de- 
sired   -     -  313.  (10)54] 
the    inward,   to    Christi- 
anity     -    -     -    -     115 
Wonderful,    Christ    the  - 
(2)364 
Wonders     of     redemption 
1-203 
Word  of  God  See  Scripture 
Christ,  the       -    -    -  212 
made  flesh    -     -    -     212 
the  written,  relish  for  it 
[1,2  loo 
read  with  desire  and  de- 
light   -    -     •     105.304 
the    preached,    unprofit- 
able  through    unbelief 
451 
success  of  it  desired  (5)451 
See  Scripture 
Words  of  promises,  sweet 
210 
of  performance     203,210 
and  deeds  of  Christ    481, 
515,  516,  569 
and  df-eds  of  Christians 
159—162,    174,    305. 
475 
.  of  creation     -     -    55 
oi  Providence  -    554.  585 
of    creation    and   Provi 
dence     -    -    61,62,60 
of  Providence  and  erace 
53,  75—79 
of  creation,  Providence, 
and  ?race  -  58*68.  436, 
437 
nation.  Providence, 
redemption  and  salva 
tion    -     -  77,  467 — 169 
if  the  Spirit,    powerful 
and  gracious  -    88,  342 
of  the' Spirit,  desiriu?  it 
may  be  complete  -  394 
of  Christ  and  of  the  Spirit 
156 
Works,  good,  profit  men  not 
God'  -----   109 
not  savin?    -   152.    1  473 
World,  vanity  of  it    -  1116. 
11J7 
renounced    -    - 

9C5 


World,  no  compensau 

the  loss  of  one  soul  1119 
its  creation  -  -  -  55 
its  preservation,  d.- 

tion  and  restoration  64f. 

end  of  it    -    -    -    -    45s? 

unsatisfying  170.  349.  350 

unworthy  our  deliL\. 

its  temptations   -    -    454 

crucifixion  to  it,    by  the 

cross  of  Christ      -    539 

crucifixion   to    it.  bv  the 

sight  of  God    -'    -'   343 

hatred  of  it  and  saint's 

patience      -    -    -    402 

Worldly -mindednesSy     folly 

of,  and  praver  azain>r. 

Ml,  455 

Worship,  private  -    1047— 

1050 

family    -  416.  1051—1055 

public    -     -     1056—1063 

reverential  -    -    735, 744 

opening  a  new  place  of 

1666 

benefit  of  it  (1— 7  2p  1253 

pleasures  of  it  1059, 1061, 

1062,  1064 

excellencvof  it  1060, 1061, 

formal,  vain  -  -  1063 
of  God  beneficial  -  428 
delightful     172,  173,  426, 

441 
condescended  to  by  God 

423 

accepted   through  Christ 

~  258,  259 

and  order  of  the  gospel 

455 
daily  •  -  410,  420,  575 
public,  longed  for415. 419, 
424—427,  43—440 
place  for  it  -  477.  47- 
absence  from  it  - 
reverential  -  -  4-^1.  447 
vain    without    sincerity 

333 
of  heaven,  humble  -   691 
Worth  of  the  soul    -      664 
of  Christ's  ri^liteo  :_ 

155 
Worthy  is  the  Lamb    1 105. 

]  197 
and  mercy  c. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


VraiJi  and  mercy  from  the 

judgment  seat      -    679 

and  vengeance    -    -  685 

See  God,  Punishment 

Wrestling  with  doubts  and 

fears      -    -    -    -    356 

Y. 

Year  crowned  with  good 

ness      ...    -    1226 

Yearly  feasts  at  Jerusalem 

477 

Yoke  of  Christ,  easy  -    196 

of  affliction    -    -     (3)624 

of  circumcision    -  (2)530 

Youth  educated    1240, 1241 

encouraged  to   seek   the 

Lord    -    -    1235—1239 

a  lovely  one,  falling  short 

of  heaven    -  591,1238 

its  vanity    -    -    593, 594 

reminded    of    judgment 


593,  594 

remember 

592 


exhorted 
their  Creator  -    - 
Z. 

Zachariah's  scng      -     520 
Zeal   and    diligence 

(4—7)1011,1143 

906 


Zeal  for  Christ  -  -  1010 
for  the  house  of  God  1064 
of  Christ  -  -  193,229 
scandalized  -  -  (9)231 
inspiring  the  saints  -  356 
Christian,  the  extent  of  it 
(3,  4)355 
and  prudence  -  -  321 
and  fortitude  -  -  340 
in  the  christian  race  357 
for  the  gospel  -  -  339 
for  God  -  -  -  -  355 
against  sin  -  -  -  326 
want  of  it,  lamented  370 
excited  -  -  -  -  637 
Zion,  its  beauty  and  wor- 
ship -----  485 
citizen  of  it  described 
474,  475 
its  safety  -  -  -  -  497 
and  Sinai  -  -  -  -  486 
the  residence  of  God  477, 
478 
the  joy  of  the  saints  418, 
4 1H 
the  glory  of  the  earth  49C 
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